Tranche 2 of the Bee Network will be implemented on 24 March and Stagecoach will take over operations at the one-time Oldham Corporation depot from First, including the majority of services between Manchester and Oldham. However, Stagecoach's frequent 76 service between the same points is operated from Hyde Road depot (originally used by Manchester Corporation), so is not due to become part of the Bee Network until January 2025. This might cause some confusion among the travelling public, or at least the few who take any notice of who runs their buses, but the confusion will only be compounded by sights such as this. Bus 10611, in 'old' Stagecoach group colours has gained Bee Network vinyls, which suggests that it is due to be transferred either to Oldham or Queens Road in readiness for the March 2024 changes, after which it should no longer be seen on the 76. (Photo taken 27 Feb 2024, posted 29 Feb 2024)
Tranche 2 of the Bee Network will be implemented on 24 March and Stagecoach will take over operations at the one-time Oldham Corporation depot from First, including the majority of services between Manchester and Oldham. However, Stagecoach's frequent 76 service between the same points is operated from Hyde Road depot (originally used by Manchester Corporation), so is not due to become part of the Bee Network until January 2025. This might cause some confusion among the travelling public, or at least the few who take any notice of who runs their buses, but the confusion will only be compounded by sights such as this. Bus 10611, in 'old' Stagecoach group colours has gained Bee Network vinyls, which suggests that it is due to be transferred either to Oldham or Queens Road in readiness for the March 2024 changes, after which it should no longer be seen on the 76. (Photo taken 27 Feb 2024, posted 29 Feb 2024)