(13 Aug 2018, 8:29 pm)Tamesider wrote Yes, it has worked. Thanks for this. It looks like a slightly more detailed version of what I have seen. Anyway, as it states EQPs don't allow LAs (or anyone other than the commercial operators) to specify fares, that's all I need to know if/when the Consultation finally happens. TBH, I don't think it will ever happen. I suspect Grayling/Stagecoach - with a little help from Terrorists, Spice dealers and (ironically) the utterly incompetent Rail industry- will fillibuster the whole thing out of time.

But just in case I;m being over-cynical, can you recall the source for your Oct/Nov consultation date? My source of a "Summer 2018" was from inside TFGM - albeit it was many months ago.

I'm pleased the link worked. The powerpoint had some detail in which I hoped answered some of your questions. 

Thought I was the cynical one here?  

I'm never one to name drop unfortunately. Whether it be personal contacts nor organisations I have professional dealings with. Often because my signature has had to go on a piece of paper telling me not to share. 

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/201...iving-seat

There is a quote in this article which hints at the consultation happening late in 2018.
Appreciate it is from earlier in the year and stuff changes, but it is looking less likely to happen this summer.