Manchester bus franchising

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RE: Manchester bus franchising

(25/02/2023 11:06)Barney Wrote:  A much used misquote is: "If you are not part of the solution then you must be part of the problem." Where do you think you sit here?

Let me assure you that by every metric you care to use, bus services were far better prior to deregulation for passengers, employees and the environment. Just look at the facts instead of relying on vague childhood memories.

Again, why is a regulated/franchised bus system the norm in virtually every modern city on the planet but unsuitable for Manchester or anywhere else within the UK apart from London and Northern Ireland?

You're forgetting that the old regulated system was eating money for fun, why is why deregulation happened. So far with tfgm it looks like their franchised system will be no different and will again eat money for fun