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

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We drive and park at St Annes in Ancoats, always have done since moving to the Etihad, now 150 quid for the year. On our way in on Tues, we noticed bus 17 from Boothstown. It was reasonably full on the bottom on the East Lancs and then we saw it again as we were walking to the ground after parking. On the way back, we saw it picking up near Holt Town and it was already back in Boothstown when we went past the drop off so reasonably quick I would say. But 8 quid return is steep.
 
Good to see CITY trying this but travel cost now is getting very steep and also the time it takes especially midweek games or if train strike. Parking costs also have gone up alot and now restricted parking.

The nearest bus service stop to me is 30 mins in car so no option for me. the trains are a joke and expensive if they show up. Driving a car in Manchester now is a nightmare and and parking costs around the ground gone through the roof.

CITY and Transport Co. need to build in all travel with season ticket - bus, trains, trams all included and more of these - dont charge OAP, children, wheelchair users..... us fans are now paying £100s per year on travel and it is taking longer and more stressful each year...... more money and worse service
 
Alan Harper's Tash said:
Wrong might be the wrong word. Pricey seems better. No issues with them trying it and if it helps fans get to the ground, it‘s great.

Hopefully enough use it to get more busses needed and that might help lower the fare.

A family of 4 is £32 at the moment. Might as well get a parking ticket and park near the ground for that price.
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The Family ticket prices appears expensive but I wonder how many they sell, not many.
I imagine the buses are beneficial for those who like a drink, non drivers or those who just don't know where to park! Or, can't manage or fancy a brisk 20/25 minute walk from their vehicle.
(The walk to City centre is really not that far).
Worth pointing out a Family ticket on Metrolink for travel all day on the network is only £7.30.
I'd only consider a match bus if I lived in walking distance of a stop which I dont.

Also I note the Bus Drivers stay with their bus, you are looking at maybe a 5 hour shift for the Driver with most of that time sat on the cushions parked up near the ground. That's where your costs go but nonetheless it's still a good initiative and if it reduces those fucking annoying Uber cars clogging up the road back and to the city centre than that's a bonus!
 
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Need a favour from anyone getting the number 6 on Sunday, nothing too onerous, DM me if you are planning to use the service please.
 
BELFAST_BLUE_BOY said:
Good to see CITY trying this but travel cost now is getting very steep and also the time it takes especially midweek games or if train strike. Parking costs also have gone up alot and now restricted parking.

The nearest bus service stop to me is 30 mins in car so no option for me. the trains are a joke and expensive if they show up. Driving a car in Manchester now is a nightmare and and parking costs around the ground gone through the roof.

CITY and Transport Co. need to build in all travel with season ticket - bus, trains, trams all included and more of these - dont charge OAP, children, wheelchair users..... us fans are now paying £100s per year on travel and it is taking longer and more stressful each year...... more money and worse service
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What difference will that make if,as you've said, the the system and infrastructure doesn't work.
 
CJH said:
We drive and park at St Annes in Ancoats, always have done since moving to the Etihad, now 150 quid for the year. On our way in on Tues, we noticed bus 17 from Boothstown. It was reasonably full on the bottom on the East Lancs and then we saw it again as we were walking to the ground after parking. On the way back, we saw it picking up near Holt Town and it was already back in Boothstown when we went past the drop off so reasonably quick I would say. But 8 quid return is steep.
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Other bus route into the City centre from Boothstown, Astley etc is the V1 guided bus way. It’s £2 a single journey, you would then either have to walk it or tram it from St Anne’s square which if you do go by tram racks it up to the roundabout the same price of the City bus service. If it’s peeing down like it was against Brentford you would gladly pay to be on the bus. Suppose it’s what your requirements are, convenience or saving money.
 
Just a thought about these match day buses. With it being a team from Stretford on Sunday will there fans be allowed on the buses.
 
If youre taking a couple of kids the pricing is literally prohibitive on top of expensive tickets already shelled out for.

Im really hoping this can take off though and they sort the pricing and stick more buses on!
 
Bluesince1979 said:
If youre taking a couple of kids the pricing is literally prohibitive on top of expensive tickets already shelled out for.

Im really hoping this can take off though and they sort the pricing and stick more buses on!
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Costs me £5 parking up obviously fuel added and a pain in the arse when trying to get home

but cheaper than paying for 2 adults and 2 kids on this bus

It's a very good idea and I applaud the club but it's not for everyone at these prices.
 
ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN said:
Costs me £5 parking up obviously fuel added and a pain in the arse when trying to get home

but cheaper than paying for 2 adults and 2 kids on this bus

It's a very good idea and I applaud the club but it's not for everyone at these prices.
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We pay a tenner. Driver doesnt pay so usually a fiver each for the 2 adult passengers. I always have a kid with me.

I think its a great idea and if they can improve a few aspects id deffo be interested.
Currently no routes go near where i live, so id still have to drive to a bus stop anyway
 
ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN said:
Costs me £5 parking up obviously fuel added and a pain in the arse when trying to get home

but cheaper than paying for 2 adults and 2 kids on this bus

It's a very good idea and I applaud the club but it's not for everyone at these prices.
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Where you parking, seems they’ve all upped them to £15, like MaryDs etc, if your cars full it’s a no brainier but for alone driver it’s getting expensive. I agree they need to drop the price especially for kids I think it will be very popular if they do this.
 
CJH said:
We drive and park at St Annes in Ancoats, always have done since moving to the Etihad, now 150 quid for the year. On our way in on Tues, we noticed bus 17 from Boothstown. It was reasonably full on the bottom on the East Lancs and then we saw it again as we were walking to the ground after parking. On the way back, we saw it picking up near Holt Town and it was already back in Boothstown when we went past the drop off so reasonably quick I would say. But 8 quid return is steep.
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You need to see it as a special bus service and not compare to existing bus routes and services.

They only run for the match so the cost is more. It's a bus and Driver I use for about 5 hours for 2 out and back trips.

Does your £150 cover all games for parking or just 19 league games?

It is nice going to the match without using the car and not worrying about having a drink, having the time to do it is a factor though but in your case it appears the bus option compares with your drive time wise.
 
Blue Maverick said:
Where you parking, seems they’ve all upped them to £15, like MaryDs etc, if your cars full it’s a no brainier but for alone driver it’s getting expensive. I agree they need to drop the price especially for kids I think it will be very popular if they do this.
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As if I’m going to broadcast where parking is for £5

I arrive and no fucking spaces
 
its a Barm said:
Nothing to stop them getting on nothing stopping you throwing them off ( Barton Bridge)
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The reason I asked when I was a teenager back in the 80's I always used the match day buses even though trouble was almost guaranteed at every match I don't recall any trouble on the buses. CTID
 
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