(06 Jul 2026, 8:11 pm)markydh wrote I think you’ve misunderstood one part. Contracts will be awarded based on the network that exists, but once they are awarded that will remain the base network for the lifetime of the contract (7 or 8 years), which simply is not the case now. That doesn’t mean there can’t be enhancements or new routes, just like in areas that already have a franchise scheme.
As well isn't the "current network" we're talking about worse than the network that will be implemented as it has shrunk since 2024 (if that is the one they will use)
May have my year wrong but it's from a certain timeframe I think...