Stagecoach or Go Ahead: You Chose

(The poll associated wit this post has closed. Results soon)

Yesterday’s post alluded to an imminent announcement as to who might be the beneficiary in the Plymouth Citybus sale. It’s now heavily rumoured to be a two-horse race... between… Stagecoach and Go Ahead.

It no longer seems to be the case that Plymothians are trying to stop a sale but preparing themselves for the likely eventuality.

Both Stagecoach & Go Ahead bring with them a reputation for quality. Both have sufficient flair to develop strategies that will lead to ridership growth. Both will be fearless in the face of First Devon & Cornwall (although First’s presence on the streets yesterday will affect the Citybus selling price).

Only one manages matters locally. But only one has a strong, nationally-known brand.

Which do readers see as offering the best deal for Plymothians—in terms of growth, innovation & flair, punctuality, reliability, standards, presentation, etc? Or is Citybus doing all these anyway?

And which, in your views, would be most of a threat to First?

Meanwhile, reports from Plymouth indicate that Day-1-in-Earnest was a little short of eventful, while senior First staff gave out freebies including pasties to the tune of a hired pop band. Some congestion, possibly some short term transfer of loyalties thanks to First’s promotional fares, but nothing out of the ordinary—yet...