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The 1 & 2 run on Sundays and public hols: http://www.tfgm.com/buses/metroshuttle.cfm

The free shuttle buses will get you there, albeit a little round the houses. The number 1 or 3 both link with the 2 on Deansgate, the 2 drops you right outside Victoria; the 1 will drop you on King St which is about half the walking distance than from Piccadilly, the 1 will also (after a scenic...

This method. Opening and promoting discussion, raising the topic for debate. Pass the ideas and suggestions on through consultation responses. Try to reddress the extremely poor image the bus has, and highlight its potential as a vialble mass transit solution in our towns and cities...

I suspect it is more about the difficulty finding staff to work these times, or the additional expense incurred paying them (that would slighty reduce profit margins). As there is no mechanism for passenger to demand, or even request service changes (past from pillar to post as elected...

As the topic was about improving the reliability I dont think it had gone off at all, however if converstaion/dialogue must adhere... This "new" timetable is just the regularly adjusted post summer hols one. The only real change are: It used to be Bluebird in the evening/Sundays/Bank...

All valid points, I singled out this one as it highlights one of the more unfathonable elements of bus service provision in Manchester. The 8pm extension to shopping hours every evening has not been matched my increased service provision any where, despite it happening 5 or more years ago...

Thanks to all for your interest/comments on this topic. I like the idea of a national RTI system. Perhaps one that crosses/links modes and geographic boundaries where appropriate. As I have already mentioned while not directly addressing reliability this will make planning/knowing when to...

:) Ah London, where the buses were privatised but never de-regulated (and still make profit) I have lost count the number of times I have suggested Quality Contracts as a solution to some of Manchesters bus woes. Not political will to do so. You are right. Real time information is part...

The difference was known. However, I still do not know how the way the bus is run (funded) will/could influence how it will be affected by delays that will impact on its reliability. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Thanks for your input. I would say more than Forty years...

Hi radamfi, It does not influence reliabilty though. I am not seeking penalties or enforcement. The emphasis on this just entrenches the 'us and them' attitude between providers and policy makers (and does nothing to improve the service to passengers). And it does nothing to address the...

Thanks Paul, The timetable from the 1st May 11 only shows it as "and at frequent intervals of not more than 10 minutes until" between 07:47 and 13:57 Mon - Fri, and between 10:37 and 17:57 on Saturday. It also shows it runs only part route on Sunday at 30 minute intervals until 18:55 where it...