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Started by bwsau cymru, August 25, 2013, 09:10:55 PM

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fleetline6477

Quote from: Jay71 on July 31, 2024, 10:56:03 PMI've  noticed that Megabus have contracted Thandi to run certain routes for them.
Megabus must be desperate if they're having to use Thandi
I think the stablished long distance coach service have a much better reputation than the various associated bus companies run around the West Midlands.

Jay71

Quote from: fleetline6477 on August 01, 2024, 10:06:13 PMI think the stablished long distance coach service have a much better reputation than the various associated bus companies run around the West Midlands.
We will have to wait & see

EK40

Megabus are to completely cease all english routes from dec 4, only operating cross-border services and scottish services.

https://www.facebook.com/100064289462295/posts/957466929739614/

winston

Quote from: EK40 on October 25, 2024, 04:12:49 PMMegabus are to completely cease all english routes from dec 4, only operating cross-border services and scottish services.

https://www.facebook.com/100064289462295/posts/957466929739614/
Presume a casualty of Flixbus expansion with the same low fares / no frills model

joieman

Quote from: winston on October 25, 2024, 07:00:36 PMPresume a casualty of Flixbus expansion with the same low fares / no frills model
And, at least in my local area, a terrible choice of stopping locations.

Stu

Quote from: winston on October 25, 2024, 07:00:36 PMPresume a casualty of Flixbus expansion with the same low fares / no frills model
My guess is that the 'coach wars' are about to step up a gear.

In recent months, as well as Flixbus expansion, we've also seen the forming of the Coach Travel Group, led by ex-National Express Tom Stables, as well as acquisitions by First Group.

I'm guessing that by offloading Megabus, Stagecoach didn't want to get too involved, or they knew what was coming.

Others might say that the 'vultures are circling National Express'.

Coach travel is being advocated as a cheap and affordable way of travelling across the country, compared to flying or by train.
My locals:
2 - Birmingham to Maypole | 3 - Birmingham to Yardley Wood
11A/C - Birmingham Outer Circle | 27 - Yardley Wood to Frankley
76 - Solihull to Northfield | 169 - Solihull to Kings Heath

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BlackCountryBusSpotter

Quote from: Stu on October 26, 2024, 07:58:19 PMMy guess is that the 'coach wars' are about to step up a gear.

In recent months, as well as Flixbus expansion, we've also seen the forming of the Coach Travel Group, led by ex-National Express Tom Stables, as well as acquisitions by First Group.

I'm guessing that by offloading Megabus, Stagecoach didn't want to get too involved, or they knew what was coming.

Others might say that the 'vultures are circling National Express'.

Coach travel is being advocated as a cheap and affordable way of travelling across the country, compared to flying or by train.

Interestingly Flybe used to advertise themselves as fastet than Road and Rail, Trains and Flying might target the Bussiness Travel or people who need to be need somewhere for a certain time. I know Easyjet's Operations to Belfast, Glasgow and Edinburgh from Birmingham have seen full planes the only reason airlines don't fly south as LHR/LGW slots and they would only spend 10 minutes flying. The flight time between BHX and EDI is 50 minutes, Coaches to me are good if you want to come from LHR to Birmingham and haven't slept as you can, you can use Wifi, EasyJet and Ryanair don't have this and you save having to lug luggage from the Airport to the Train Station.
Local Routes
NXWM 34, 37, 39, 79
DIA 310
WCT 65
Bit Further Away
NXWM 529, 25, 41, 11, 11A, 40, 47
DIA 326, 57, 23, 41A,
Frequently Travelled On Routes
79, 34/37, 39 and Very Occasionally the 529 and 74

Mayfield

Quote from: Stu on October 26, 2024, 07:58:19 PMMy guess is that the 'coach wars' are about to step up a gear.

In recent months, as well as Flixbus expansion, we've also seen the forming of the Coach Travel Group, led by ex-National Express Tom Stables, as well as acquisitions by First Group.

I'm guessing that by offloading Megabus, Stagecoach didn't want to get too involved, or they knew what was coming.

Others might say that the 'vultures are circling National Express'.

Coach travel is being advocated as a cheap and affordable way of travelling across the country, compared to flying or by train.

I didn't think Stagecoach owned Megabus anymore 

winston

Quote from: Mayfield on October 26, 2024, 10:18:11 PMI didn't think Stagecoach owned Megabus anymore
They don't, that's why Stu's post says "Stagecoach offloaded Megabus"

joieman

Quote from: Stu on October 26, 2024, 07:58:19 PMI'm guessing that by offloading Megabus, Stagecoach didn't want to get too involved, or they knew what was coming.
I thought Stagecoach sold off Megabus because National Express wanted to buy Stagecoach.

winston

Quote from: joieman on October 27, 2024, 07:14:22 AMI thought Stagecoach sold off Megabus because National Express wanted to buy Stagecoach.
They did, as it would have caused competition concerns with NX Coaches, NX also sold off Dundee. 

ellspurs

Would a NX/Stagecoach merger be on the cards any time soon? Or would the acquisition by the Venture Capital company put paid to that?

Jay71

Quote from: joieman on October 27, 2024, 07:14:22 AMI thought Stagecoach sold off Megabus because National Express wanted to buy Stagecoach.
National Express can only dream about buying Stagecoach

Wumpty

Quote from: Jay71 on October 27, 2024, 06:20:47 PMNational Express can only dream about buying Stagecoach
What makes you say that?
Autofare 3 - the ticket that laughs in the face of contactless!

Stu

Quote from: ellspurs on October 27, 2024, 09:34:42 AMWould a NX/Stagecoach merger be on the cards any time soon? Or would the acquisition by the Venture Capital company put paid to that?
Quote from: Jay71 on October 27, 2024, 06:20:47 PMNational Express can only dream about buying Stagecoach
There was a proposed merger a few years ago now:
https://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?msg=295013

Nothing ever came of that, and I suspect that nothing will happen now.

With bus franchising almost certain to come to the West Midlands in the next few years, the other 'big groups' such as Stagecoach, First, Arriva and Go-Ahead will likely just sit and bide their time now.
My locals:
2 - Birmingham to Maypole | 3 - Birmingham to Yardley Wood
11A/C - Birmingham Outer Circle | 27 - Yardley Wood to Frankley
76 - Solihull to Northfield | 169 - Solihull to Kings Heath

West Midlands Bus Users: Website | Facebook | Twitter

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