(27 Jun 2019, 8:18 am)RBZ 5459 wroteBolton Depot purchased by Rotala: http://www.thebusinessdesk.com/westmidla...cquisition
Interestingly from Rotala's press release the vehicles will only be leased for two years, being replaced and returned to First by end of June 2021.
I imagine First will use the generally mid-life former Bolton fleet as a bank of vehicles for fleet replacement across their nationwide operations for the next couple of years, excusing them from major investment during their detachment of UK bus.
The further fracturing of the GM network into more operators will likely play into the hands of those in favour of bus franchising in Manchester.