Decision details

1.      That the Bus Annual Performance Report be noted.

2.      That it be noted that Diamond Bus would respond directly to Councillor Walker regarding issues with the performance of service 471.

3.      That it be noted that Go North West would respond directly to Councillor Walker regarding issues with the performance of service 98.

4.      That it be noted that all operators agreed to review those extra long routes where splitting the journey may help improve reliability and punctuality.

5.      That officers at TfGM review staff presence at interchanges and how to information to passengers could be improved, especially with regards to late or cancelled services.

6.      That Members be encouraged to respond to the ‘Doing Buses Differently’ consultation.

7.      That it be noted that the GMCA Monitoring Officer be asked to review the public interest test as to whether individual bus operators performance data should be considered in part A or part B of the Transport Committee meeting.

8.      That it be noted that Diamond Bus will liaise directly with Councillor Burke regarding the punctuality and reliability of the 163 service.

9.      That it be noted that Go North West will respond to Councillor Burke in relation to concerns regarding service number 17.

10.  That TfGM will review the 81 service in relation to concerns about gaps between the commercial daytime service and the subsidised evening service.

11.  That it be noted that First Bus will respond directly to Councillor Fielding in relation to the frequency of services 81 and 180.

12.  That it be noted that individual operator’s ticketing products will be vaid across First, Diamond and Go North West services until the end of December 2019, under the North Manchester Ticketing Scheme.

13.  That it be noted that all operators would remind their drivers to keep to scheduled times, especially on evening services.