(25 Jul 2024, 4:52 pm)Shrek wrote That might be why Stagecoach were the only one of the main three not to make a positive statement about it.

(25 Jul 2024, 9:34 pm)markydh wrote According to the papers posted above, Busways made a £1.2m loss in 22/23 so I’d be very surprised if they weren’t also in favour of a more reliable revenue stream via franchises.

Stagecoach's national position appears to be to still oppose such moves. Though on the other hand, still happy to bid for the work.

Go-Ahead appear to be nationally in favour of it, if that's what LAs opt to do, though they claim to remain committed irrespective. I'm not sure Arriva have a national position, but they certainly responded favourably to the Liverpool City Region's plan.