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Stagecoach Manchester - Service 217 - 19418 - MX58 FTY
Since the collapse of Little Gem in April 2023, service 217 has become a slightly odd offering from Stagecoach and TfGM's side.
With none of the daytime operation of the 217 picked up by tender (which operated between Piccadilly and Ashton hourly), part route 217s are still currently offered by Stagecoach on a pre-existing agreement.
Previously having a service all day (every hour) during the week and on Saturdays, the 217 now only has hourly services at 8-11pm during the week and on Saturdays.
Nothing however has changed on the Sunday (and bank holiday) front, with Stagecoach still operating the TfGM tendered Sunday service between Piccadilly and Droylsden on an hourly basis between 8am and 11pm. This meaning areas served only by the 217 receive a better Sunday service than on any other day during the week.
One would assume these offerings will be withdrawn later down the line, at the first opportunity?
Seen here pictured outside a huge Manchester City fan pub called Mary D's Bar, operating a Sunday 217 service from Droylsden to Piccadilly on Grey Mere Lane in Beswick, is Enviro 400 19418.
Stagecoach Manchester - Service 217 - 19418 - MX58 FTY
Since the collapse of Little Gem in April 2023, service 217 has become a slightly odd offering from Stagecoach and TfGM's side.
With none of the daytime operation of the 217 picked up by tender (which operated between Piccadilly and Ashton hourly), part route 217s are still currently offered by Stagecoach on a pre-existing agreement.
Previously having a service all day (every hour) during the week and on Saturdays, the 217 now only has hourly services at 8-11pm during the week and on Saturdays.
Nothing however has changed on the Sunday (and bank holiday) front, with Stagecoach still operating the TfGM tendered Sunday service between Piccadilly and Droylsden on an hourly basis between 8am and 11pm. This meaning areas served only by the 217 receive a better Sunday service than on any other day during the week.
One would assume these offerings will be withdrawn later down the line, at the first opportunity?
Seen here pictured outside a huge Manchester City fan pub called Mary D's Bar, operating a Sunday 217 service from Droylsden to Piccadilly on Grey Mere Lane in Beswick, is Enviro 400 19418.