City bus scheme for home games - bus tracking (P91)

[levets]

Blimey, small print.
By the time the Oldham departure arrives at Failsworth, it'll be Chaos........

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Good point

 

[jrb]

Doesnt sound like there will be a bus for tha route this season, but it’s a trial and could be expanded.

That’s good.

The Didsbury, Burnage, Leve, Gorton route would be popular.

I appreciate there are 3 Didsbury Metrolink stops, and a Didsbury park and ride where the bus could leave from. But Metrolink goes to Chorlton and around the houses before getting to town. And then you have to change trams. Another reason could be the scary 192 along Stockport Road which goes into town. Then it’s either Metrolink, a taxi, or a 20 minute walk to the Etihad from town. I usually stop off on the way to rest my aching feet, whilst having a couple of pints. :-)

 

[Frank the Yank]

Can we have the taxpayers foot the bill? Has management asked? If do, why not?

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

It's a start in the right direction but they need to sort of a proper shuttle bus system back to town as well. After the match they need proper bus lanes and should close Ashton New Road/Merill Street to all traffic except buses, taxis, and trams to stop the gridlock. An airport style taxi rank near the stadium would also help. None of this is rocket science.

 

[remember arthur mann]

This is clearly good news, it means the club are aware of the transport issues ans are trying to resolve it. A work in progress no doubt, but its a start.

But as Georgie Fame would say.

 

[blueparrot]

This is clearly good news, it means the club are aware of the transport issues ans are trying to resolve it. A work in progress no doubt, but its a start.

Yes, anyone using this needs to remember it’s a trial and like any trial things will go wrong. Hopefully they learn enough though to turn it into a successful service.

 

[CityBrat64]

Surprised Prestwich and/or Whitefield not included, a lot of match going blues in those areas but believe there are coaches to home games from a couple of local pubs

The metro from Prestwich goes straight to the stadium, I've used it from Heaton Park,

 

[The Salford lad.]

Like the old match bus to Maine road , from Salford precinct , good idea ..

 

[deano ou812]

Will this have an effect on the 216 that goes from Piccadilly to the stadium ? Sorry if it’s already been answered,haven’t went right through the thread..

 

[warpig]

can we drop the sustainable bollox for ‘cheap and easier’.

 

[Citizen of Legoland]

The metro from Prestwich goes straight to the stadium, I've used it from Heaton Park,

Does it? Thought you had to change in town.

 

[paulchapo]

It's a good start and comes from one of the many surveys. It's welcome, especially for night games. To be able to get on a bus direct to and from the stadium without having to change and hang around waiting as you do is great.

 

[CityBrat64]

Does it? Thought you had to change in town.

Did it a few years ago, didn't remember changing anywhere, but yeah looking at map, have to change at Piccadilly.

 

[jrb]

It's a good start and comes from one of the many surveys. It's welcome, especially for night games. To be able to get on a bus direct to and from the stadium without having to change and hang around waiting as you do is great.

It depends how long the bus is going to wait after the match, especially after midweek matches. People want to get home quickly after a midweek match. They don’t want to be sat on a bus for 20 minutes after the match. Then you have to factor in traffic, buses are slower than cars as a rule, and people getting off at bus stops, etc.

 

[CityBrat64]

It depends how long the bus is going to wait after the match, especially after midweek matches. People want to get home quickly after a midweek match. They don’t want to be sat on a bus for 20 minutes after the match. Then you have to factor in traffic, buses are slower than cars as a rule, and people getting off at bus stops, etc.

It's certainly a safer option to get home than the public transport options for night games

 

[york away to this!]

Will there be catering and hookers on the buses?
What about toilets, minibar, masseuses?
So many questions...

 

[Dodge]

Fuming about this. No service from my house in Leicester, nothing from my mate Dave's house in Aylestone and fuck all from Stu's house in Thurlaston. Derby Dave's been completely ignored as well.

Sort it out City.

 

[paulchapo]

It depends how long the bus is going to wait after the match, especially after midweek matches. People want to get home quickly after a midweek match. They don’t want to be sat on a bus for 20 minutes after the match. Then you have to factor in traffic, buses are slower than cars as a rule, and people getting off at bus stops, etc.

There is that aspect of course. I would imagine it's not much different than waiting for one of the Piccadilly buses or the tram though. If somehow there could be a bus corridor or something where they had a priority an hour before and after the game to move them more quickly it would be great. I realise that might be difficult to achieve however.

 

[jrb]

It's certainly a safer option to get home than the public transport options for night games

True.

It has positives and negatives.

It will take a while to sort out initial teething problems. After that it should run smoothly. People need to give it a chance and stick with it.

 

[jrb]

There is that aspect of course. I would imagine it's not much different than waiting for one of the Piccadilly buses or the tram though. If somehow there could be a bus corridor or something where they had a priority an hour before and after the game to move them more quickly it would be great. I realise that might be difficult to achieve however.

It would. The bus lanes usual have 4pm-7pm bus only signs at the start of the bus lanes. After 7pm cars can use the bus lanes. It wouldn’t be practical to change the signs just for City matches. Car drivers would kick off as well.