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The likes of Oldham and Rochdale have no links to the Trafford Centre. Going forward into next year, and with the hopeful recovery in bus patronage, would Diamond consider these locations for their expansion of the Eccles depot network?

How long do the B10 trainers have left in service at Bolton? And when their time comes to go into retirement, will you be accepting any offers for preservation or are will they go to scrap?
Thanks in advance.

I am not aware of any problems.  New Buses have continued to arrive.  Do you know what bus, date, etc?

I must say, I've notice similar. The new buses seem fine, it's the others.

On another note, some of the destinations have been reprogrammed with either the destination number on the left (slightly unusual way round) or on the right but is quite small, for example the 501 or the 575 destination blinds. Maybe that will change this week when the service changes happen.

Obviously right now things are difficult, but does Rotala ever see itself expanding overseas as opportunities arise in the future?

Franchising would create Business opportunities and risks.  Overall, the opportunities outweigh the risks and therefore looking at it purely from a business perspective it would be positive for Rotala. 

That being said, I am against Franchising, and therefore so are Rotala.  Why?  I consider that in the long term Market interests the best results are delivered in Partnership.  There are a lot of issues with the market, the CC/OfT intervention a few years back didn't put this right and I see no inclination now to address these.  However, introducing more political interference, or control isn't the answer.



Simon

Interesting answer, thanks for the reply.

What is Rotalas position on bus franchising? Is the company in favour of it or are they against it?

What's the story behind open top 40100, ie the name Julia and how the open top came about? Thanks.

Ie 40705 going to be repaired?

What will the open top(s?) be used for at Bolton?

Are all the buses that have recently moved to Bolton on loan or are they permanent transfers?

 Is 30211 ever making a comeback?

30211 is an 02 plate DAF/Cadet that has been scrapped

On the back of this, I have had the driver spoken to.  I accept that he turned passengers away, as he deemed the bus was full.  I guess this is sometimes the problem between actual and perceived capacity.

Aye, thanks. The driver was great, no problems with him, quite cheery too.. I could understand where he was coming from though when refusing anymore. A solo is a bit snug when it has some standees :D

Full Rotala fleet list is available on the main site

Ta

Does anyone know if any of the former Wigan Coachways stuff is still in the fleet with Rotala and where?

I presume this was today.  If so what journey?

11:40 from Leigh.