First Manchester

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RE: First Manchester

(10/04/2019 23:51)Mrboo Wrote:  Well MCT ( HCT Group ) I feel will go for Oldham maybe they will setup as new unit or just take over with MCT as they have lost the 396 did they retender for it as maybe a sign if they lose more Oldham routes? But like I posted before I see Stagecoach taken over routes and not buying the depot or buses. as then there be no issues saying they have a monopoly as they are taking on routes maybe even a new depot could be taken on but is there room at say hyde road / Middleton / Ashton to take all Oldham core routes?

I'm certain MCT will have still put a price in but in all honesty it's come as a relief that they have gone. Unlike other tenders there is literally no time on the 396's at all. To add to that the fact you have to pass two primary schools at the Newton Heath/faillsworth end it's just not not a nice run at all.
With the work MCT have lost at end of April it means it means the struggle for drivers to fill duties is over and the agency drivers can be sent on their way.

As for HCT, all I'll say is they haven't exactly opened the cheque book where MCT is concerned - yet! Can hardly see them bidding for part of First.