(28 Aug 2018, 9:18 am)Kuyoyo wrote Not strictly 2018/9 details but Manchester looks to possible gaining a significance part of the 2019/20 order - the UK's largest fleet of Electric Double deckers

https://www.stagecoach.com/media/news-re...08-28.aspx

Pending the next financial year, the most relevant thread for this is probably the "Bus Services Bill". The MEN reports - and I've had it confirmed by reliable sources - that this bid is subject to GMCA dropping plans for Franchising. You will also note that the Media Release details routes/areas where the buses will be deployed which, surprise, surprise, coincide with routes/areas where Stagecoach charge the lowest fares.