(11 hours ago)OrangeArrow49 wrote So all routes which operate inside and outside the franchised area will require a permit? The 685 will continue to be operated by Stagecoach, but will need a permit? Nothing else changes on those routes as they won't be franchised?, so will presumably operate in their own livery?

On the subject of cross-border services, the Peter Hogg X74 BSIP funding was for 3 years when it replaced the 131/808 in January 2024, does this mean it could potentially be withdrawn in January next year?

For Bee Network the only vehicles not controlled by TFGM are from depots outside of the area so for Transdev they run in own livery with routes that are run by TFGM like 184 that is bee network. So 685 would be difficult as it’s run by two depots inside area and one outside.