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Kuyoyo



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21 Dec 2021, 1:48 pm #1,181
(21 Dec 2021, 12:56 pm)Andreos1 She's won her appeal, but still doesn't have her full hours back
https://lm.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A...ld-6368881&h=AT0nGatsq7OXKwPqx42yTyI2tD26lgSiczvTiT_rKW5yxVyMtWPGoe-kFPDOauKcb5-SGoe-mWUgl93tr9JGRE7PKTYqFpoUaTczJ57ymQ6iw77Q-Hkk2-FD1QZAyNanT3gDRw1LxD0nL0Fi

Funny, because the Daily Mail reported she'd actually lost the appeal
5ft female bus driver who was sacked for being 'too short' loses appeal over her dismissal | Daily Mail Online

The ultimate irony here is that, in a report on the BBC website, there is the following quote:


Quote:Go North West said: "The design of the mirrors on our buses was agreed after consultation with Unite some time ago. All our other drivers of similar height to Tracey are able to view them safely.

"When Tracey raised a concern with us, we made numerous proposals to accommodate her, including offering to put her on different routes, and different types of buses."
Kuyoyo
21 Dec 2021, 1:48 pm #1,181

(21 Dec 2021, 12:56 pm)Andreos1 She's won her appeal, but still doesn't have her full hours back
https://lm.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A...ld-6368881&h=AT0nGatsq7OXKwPqx42yTyI2tD26lgSiczvTiT_rKW5yxVyMtWPGoe-kFPDOauKcb5-SGoe-mWUgl93tr9JGRE7PKTYqFpoUaTczJ57ymQ6iw77Q-Hkk2-FD1QZAyNanT3gDRw1LxD0nL0Fi

Funny, because the Daily Mail reported she'd actually lost the appeal
5ft female bus driver who was sacked for being 'too short' loses appeal over her dismissal | Daily Mail Online

The ultimate irony here is that, in a report on the BBC website, there is the following quote:


Quote:Go North West said: "The design of the mirrors on our buses was agreed after consultation with Unite some time ago. All our other drivers of similar height to Tracey are able to view them safely.

"When Tracey raised a concern with us, we made numerous proposals to accommodate her, including offering to put her on different routes, and different types of buses."

Andreos1



14,155
21 Dec 2021, 2:41 pm #1,182
(21 Dec 2021, 1:48 pm)Kuyoyo Funny, because the Daily Mail reported she'd actually lost the appeal
5ft female bus driver who was sacked for being 'too short' loses appeal over her dismissal | Daily Mail Online

The ultimate irony here is that, in a report on the BBC website, there is the following quote:

The Mail were referring to the first appeal presumably (going off the date of publication and reference to the upcoming second appeal).

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
21 Dec 2021, 2:41 pm #1,182

(21 Dec 2021, 1:48 pm)Kuyoyo Funny, because the Daily Mail reported she'd actually lost the appeal
5ft female bus driver who was sacked for being 'too short' loses appeal over her dismissal | Daily Mail Online

The ultimate irony here is that, in a report on the BBC website, there is the following quote:

The Mail were referring to the first appeal presumably (going off the date of publication and reference to the upcoming second appeal).


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

30 Dec 2021, 9:19 pm #1,183
[Image: 51787495316_370f859bed_c.jpg]Stagecoach 27142 / SN64 OGF by kieron mathews, on Flickr

The last of Stagecoach’s Cross Pennines 27142 has been repainted into fleet livery.


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TEN 6083
30 Dec 2021, 9:19 pm #1,183

[Image: 51787495316_370f859bed_c.jpg]Stagecoach 27142 / SN64 OGF by kieron mathews, on Flickr

The last of Stagecoach’s Cross Pennines 27142 has been repainted into fleet livery.


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Rob44



1,472
18 Jan 2022, 3:31 pm #1,184
Won her appeal - normal hours and pick of bus from depot
https://news.sky.com/story/short-bus-dri...e-12518950
Rob44
18 Jan 2022, 3:31 pm #1,184

Won her appeal - normal hours and pick of bus from depot
https://news.sky.com/story/short-bus-dri...e-12518950

Andreos1



14,155
18 Jan 2022, 11:00 pm #1,185
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-me...e-60040090

Newspaper adverts cause a bit of controversy on Merseyside. 
I've noticed they've been added to the fleet of at least one NE based operator too.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
18 Jan 2022, 11:00 pm #1,185

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-me...e-60040090

Newspaper adverts cause a bit of controversy on Merseyside. 
I've noticed they've been added to the fleet of at least one NE based operator too.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Adrian



9,566
09 Mar 2022, 7:26 pm #1,186
Judge rules in favour of Andy Burnham's major bus reform in historic moment for Greater Manchester's passengers: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/...l-23336166

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Adrian
09 Mar 2022, 7:26 pm #1,186

Judge rules in favour of Andy Burnham's major bus reform in historic moment for Greater Manchester's passengers: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/...l-23336166


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Andreos1



14,155
10 Mar 2022, 2:40 pm #1,187
(09 Mar 2022, 7:26 pm)Adrian Judge rules in favour of Andy Burnham's major bus reform in historic moment for Greater Manchester's passengers: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/...l-23336166
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/...n-23340031

More on this

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Andreos1
10 Mar 2022, 2:40 pm #1,187

(09 Mar 2022, 7:26 pm)Adrian Judge rules in favour of Andy Burnham's major bus reform in historic moment for Greater Manchester's passengers: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/...l-23336166
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/...n-23340031

More on this


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

13 Apr 2022, 2:10 pm #1,188
I see Go North West didnt keep the ex GNE citaros very long, they're up for sale on https://www.drewwilson.co.uk/

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ASX_Terranova
13 Apr 2022, 2:10 pm #1,188

I see Go North West didnt keep the ex GNE citaros very long, they're up for sale on https://www.drewwilson.co.uk/


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Jimmi



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13 Apr 2022, 6:16 pm #1,189
(13 Apr 2022, 2:10 pm)ASX_Terranova I see Go North West didnt keep the ex GNE citaros very long, they're up for sale on https://www.drewwilson.co.uk/
It's just the corporate liveried examples coming off, the 'Cross City' liveried examples are staying and have been converted to Euro 6.
Jimmi
13 Apr 2022, 6:16 pm #1,189

(13 Apr 2022, 2:10 pm)ASX_Terranova I see Go North West didnt keep the ex GNE citaros very long, they're up for sale on https://www.drewwilson.co.uk/
It's just the corporate liveried examples coming off, the 'Cross City' liveried examples are staying and have been converted to Euro 6.

02 May 2022, 6:34 am #1,190
Go North West does feel quite exotic with its inheritances from elsewhere within Go-Ahead. I refer to Citaros from Go North East, Eclipses from Plymouth and EvoSetis from London.
MetrolineGA1511
02 May 2022, 6:34 am #1,190

Go North West does feel quite exotic with its inheritances from elsewhere within Go-Ahead. I refer to Citaros from Go North East, Eclipses from Plymouth and EvoSetis from London.

Andreos1



14,155
25 Jul 2022, 4:34 pm #1,191
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-ma...r-62295334

Interesting developments. Rotala and Stagecoach arguments dismissed.

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Andreos1
25 Jul 2022, 4:34 pm #1,191

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-ma...r-62295334

Interesting developments. Rotala and Stagecoach arguments dismissed.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

07 Nov 2022, 4:35 pm #1,193
[Image: 52484174415_24efefd110_z.jpg]Stagecoach 10014 / PX12 DLV by kieron mathews, on Flickr

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancs 10014 has been repainted into the Royal British Legion livery
TEN 6083
07 Nov 2022, 4:35 pm #1,193

[Image: 52484174415_24efefd110_z.jpg]Stagecoach 10014 / PX12 DLV by kieron mathews, on Flickr

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancs 10014 has been repainted into the Royal British Legion livery

Michael



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23 Dec 2022, 2:25 pm #1,194
(09 Mar 2022, 7:26 pm)Adrian Judge rules in favour of Andy Burnham's major bus reform in historic moment for Greater Manchester's passengers: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/...l-23336166

Go North West lands Wigan and Bolton bus franchise contracts

https://twitter.com/GAGNigel/status/1606286942693269504


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Rotala has also won some contracts too - The Company has been awarded seven out of the nine available Small Franchises by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority ("GMCA") in Bolton, Bury, Wigan, Farnworth, Leigh, and Salford ("Small Franchise Areas") with a combined annualised revenue of approximately £18.7 million, starting in late September 2023.

Edit: Some reason it won't let me post the link for the above info! ^^^
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Michael
23 Dec 2022, 2:25 pm #1,194

(09 Mar 2022, 7:26 pm)Adrian Judge rules in favour of Andy Burnham's major bus reform in historic moment for Greater Manchester's passengers: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/...l-23336166

Go North West lands Wigan and Bolton bus franchise contracts

https://twitter.com/GAGNigel/status/1606286942693269504


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Rotala has also won some contracts too - The Company has been awarded seven out of the nine available Small Franchises by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority ("GMCA") in Bolton, Bury, Wigan, Farnworth, Leigh, and Salford ("Small Franchise Areas") with a combined annualised revenue of approximately £18.7 million, starting in late September 2023.

Edit: Some reason it won't let me post the link for the above info! ^^^

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Unber43



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23 Dec 2022, 9:36 pm #1,195
Wonder if Nigel could be spread to thin
Unber43
23 Dec 2022, 9:36 pm #1,195

Wonder if Nigel could be spread to thin

Storx



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23 Dec 2022, 10:28 pm #1,196
(23 Dec 2022, 2:25 pm)Michael Go North West lands Wigan and Bolton bus franchise contracts

https://twitter.com/GAGNigel/status/1606286942693269504


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Rotala has also won some contracts too - The Company has been awarded seven out of the nine available Small Franchises by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority ("GMCA") in Bolton, Bury, Wigan, Farnworth, Leigh, and Salford ("Small Franchise Areas") with a combined annualised revenue of approximately £18.7 million, starting in late September 2023.

Edit: Some reason it won't let me post the link for the above info! ^^^

Really can't see this starting anywhere near September 2023, it's just a matter of time before Stagecoach kicks off again and I don't blame them. They're the operator in Wigan and it's just been took away from them with nothing in return. I'd be pissed if I was them aswell especially when GoAhead have absolutely no coverage in either area.

It's been very poorly done imo and should be done similar to London on a route by route basis with the current operator winning their own routes back for the first round automatically. In the next rounds then they can bid for other stuff (or not). Not to mention the complications of just TUPE'ing staff to companies with different terms it's a potential mess.

The current scenario is unfair imo.
Storx
23 Dec 2022, 10:28 pm #1,196

(23 Dec 2022, 2:25 pm)Michael Go North West lands Wigan and Bolton bus franchise contracts

https://twitter.com/GAGNigel/status/1606286942693269504


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Rotala has also won some contracts too - The Company has been awarded seven out of the nine available Small Franchises by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority ("GMCA") in Bolton, Bury, Wigan, Farnworth, Leigh, and Salford ("Small Franchise Areas") with a combined annualised revenue of approximately £18.7 million, starting in late September 2023.

Edit: Some reason it won't let me post the link for the above info! ^^^

Really can't see this starting anywhere near September 2023, it's just a matter of time before Stagecoach kicks off again and I don't blame them. They're the operator in Wigan and it's just been took away from them with nothing in return. I'd be pissed if I was them aswell especially when GoAhead have absolutely no coverage in either area.

It's been very poorly done imo and should be done similar to London on a route by route basis with the current operator winning their own routes back for the first round automatically. In the next rounds then they can bid for other stuff (or not). Not to mention the complications of just TUPE'ing staff to companies with different terms it's a potential mess.

The current scenario is unfair imo.

Michael



19,141
24 Dec 2022, 9:06 am #1,197
(23 Dec 2022, 10:28 pm)Storx Really can't see this starting anywhere near September 2023, it's just a matter of time before Stagecoach kicks off again and I don't blame them. They're the operator in Wigan and it's just been took away from them with nothing in return. I'd be pissed if I was them aswell especially when GoAhead have absolutely no coverage in either area.

It's been very poorly done imo and should be done similar to London on a route by route basis with the current operator winning their own routes back for the first round automatically. In the next rounds then they can bid for other stuff (or not). Not to mention the complications of just TUPE'ing staff to companies with different terms it's a potential mess.

The current scenario is unfair imo.

Passing contracts to his mates no doubt!

I hope Stagecoach kick off.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
24 Dec 2022, 9:06 am #1,197

(23 Dec 2022, 10:28 pm)Storx Really can't see this starting anywhere near September 2023, it's just a matter of time before Stagecoach kicks off again and I don't blame them. They're the operator in Wigan and it's just been took away from them with nothing in return. I'd be pissed if I was them aswell especially when GoAhead have absolutely no coverage in either area.

It's been very poorly done imo and should be done similar to London on a route by route basis with the current operator winning their own routes back for the first round automatically. In the next rounds then they can bid for other stuff (or not). Not to mention the complications of just TUPE'ing staff to companies with different terms it's a potential mess.

The current scenario is unfair imo.

Passing contracts to his mates no doubt!

I hope Stagecoach kick off.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Storx



4,481
24 Dec 2022, 12:21 pm #1,198
(24 Dec 2022, 9:06 am)Michael Passing contracts to his mates no doubt!

I hope Stagecoach kick off.

Yeah no doubt, it's all very hidden so far seen other forums discussing it and no-one really has a clue what's going on including the routes such as the Arriva ones which are cross boundary which they can't really control.

Can't see it starting in 9 months and god knows what happens if Stagecoach refuses to sell the depots and buses and poaches all the staff to work in surrounding areas. They can't force them to do any of them and it would kill it off. The Rotala response isn't particularly glowing in support either.

Mind I don't really get the point in contracting them out at all tbh when there's no commercial risk to the operators, and they get a depot etc. The total difference to London where they own their own fleets (bar Boris buses) and the depots so have to take them into consideration when bidding which results in a very new fleet aswell.
Storx
24 Dec 2022, 12:21 pm #1,198

(24 Dec 2022, 9:06 am)Michael Passing contracts to his mates no doubt!

I hope Stagecoach kick off.

Yeah no doubt, it's all very hidden so far seen other forums discussing it and no-one really has a clue what's going on including the routes such as the Arriva ones which are cross boundary which they can't really control.

Can't see it starting in 9 months and god knows what happens if Stagecoach refuses to sell the depots and buses and poaches all the staff to work in surrounding areas. They can't force them to do any of them and it would kill it off. The Rotala response isn't particularly glowing in support either.

Mind I don't really get the point in contracting them out at all tbh when there's no commercial risk to the operators, and they get a depot etc. The total difference to London where they own their own fleets (bar Boris buses) and the depots so have to take them into consideration when bidding which results in a very new fleet aswell.

cainebj



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20 Jun 2023, 7:22 pm #1,199
It has been announced that Peoplesbus of Aintree are to be taken over by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire from Sunday 9th July.

Link to Peoplesbus Facebook post

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cainebj
20 Jun 2023, 7:22 pm #1,199

It has been announced that Peoplesbus of Aintree are to be taken over by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire from Sunday 9th July.

Link to Peoplesbus Facebook post

[Image: 355460749_592186946231291_36995697519098...e=6496C2AF]

citaro5284



3,230
23 Jun 2023, 3:04 pm #1,200
The next batch of franchising results have been announced today:

Stagecoach take over Queens Road from Go North West and Oldham from First and they keep their current depot at Middleton
Diamond have won a small franchise in Oldham
First have won 2 small franchises in Rochdale (Think these are currently routes operates by Transdev)
citaro5284
23 Jun 2023, 3:04 pm #1,200

The next batch of franchising results have been announced today:

Stagecoach take over Queens Road from Go North West and Oldham from First and they keep their current depot at Middleton
Diamond have won a small franchise in Oldham
First have won 2 small franchises in Rochdale (Think these are currently routes operates by Transdev)

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