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The rationale is that with yellow publicly-owned buses being introduced in Liverpool and Manchester, that surround Warrington, Warrington should also have yellow publicly-run buses to blend in with the two cities and have some sort of integrated feel.
WibbleWobble
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ZEBRA is the government scheme that has contributed to the upgrade (Zero Emission Bus Regional Area).
The wolf is a symbol of Warrington linked to the rugby league team, which is probably easier to market with when compared with the town's nickname of Wire.
As for yellow - KX03HZY explains that above.
Sounds a bit of a silly reason
They will look integrated because they are a different shade of yellow, but won’t be integrated in any other way such as ticketing
buslad1988
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I’m aware of the government ZEBRA scheme but that means nothing to Warrington locals (where as the wolf does) - and it’s not like zebras are yellow/black! Their publicity uses #ridethezebra tagline and a zebra emoji.
TheGrandWazoo
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Arguably, they could've used primrose and blue.... the colours of Warrington RLFC
Which is where Transport for the North should come in and hopefully Project Coral will allow tap-on tap-off capping across multiple authority areas.
Warrington's Own Buses to launch a new N3 route between Northwich - Moulton - Northwich (circular) operating hourly Monday - Friday between 0955 and 1358 from 2 April 2024:
www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk
Service is not supported by subsidies
Additionally, minor timetable changes on N4 route serving Barnton - Northwich - Leftwich (circular) from 2 April 2024:
www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk
Update: BusTimes seem to suggest it only operates 2-12 April, so half term only? Interesting if so... let's see:
Route:
N3 - Northwich - Kingsmead - Moulton Village (Circular)
Timetable for N3 - Northwich - Kingsmead - Moulton Village (Circular)
www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk
Additionally, minor timetable changes on N4 route serving Barnton - Northwich - Leftwich (circular) from 2 April 2024:
N4 - Barnton - Winnington - Northwich - Leftwich - Kingsmead (Circular)
Timetable for N4 - Barnton - Winnington - Northwich - Leftwich - Kingsmead (Circular)
www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk
Update: BusTimes seem to suggest it only operates 2-12 April, so half term only? Interesting if so... let's see:
Route:
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northwichcat
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That N3 timetable looks like a service that could be run using the vehicle + driver off a school or college bus, allowing for a break between the service and the afternoon scholar working.
Danfilm007
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Warrington's Own Buses to launch a new N3 route between Northwich - Moulton - Northwich (circular) operating hourly Monday - Friday between 0955 and 1358 from 2 April 2024:
Service is not supported by subsidiesN3 - Northwich - Kingsmead - Moulton Village (Circular)
Timetable for N3 - Northwich - Kingsmead - Moulton Village (Circular)
Additionally, minor timetable changes on N4 route serving Barnton - Northwich - Leftwich (circular) from 2 April 2024:
N4 - Barnton - Winnington - Northwich - Leftwich - Kingsmead (Circular)
Timetable for N4 - Barnton - Winnington - Northwich - Leftwich - Kingsmead (Circular)
Update: BusTimes seem to suggest it only operates 2-12 April, so half term only? Interesting if so... let's see:
Route:
Yes the new N3 looks interesting, I hope it isn't just for a few weeks as I know it will go down well in Davenham and Moulton!
We’re thrilled to announce new connections in Northwich starting on Monday 2nd April. - Warrington's Own Buses
www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk
northwichcat
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Kingsmead actually sees a reduction in operating hours. First bus into Northwich at 10:12 instead of 09:34 and last bus out at 13:30 instead of 14:05
I thought the 31 or 37 served the above?
TheGrandWazoo
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They serve Leftwich rather than Kingsmead
northwichcat
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Kingsmead was built in the late 90s as a new estate. Leftwich has existed for a very long time and London Road through Leftwich is the old A533. The Davenham bypass was built around the same time.
I think red and blue came in when they introduced the MMCs. The Cheshire Cat branded buses got a new orange and blue livery, and the rest got red and blue. I'm pretty sure they brought in a new MD around that time who wanted a rebrand from the mainly red Network Warrington branding. I think less than 20 years ago they were still using a white and red Warrington Borough Transport brand.
I think red and blue came in when they introduced the MMCs. The Cheshire Cat branded buses got a new orange and blue livery, and the rest got red and blue. I'm pretty sure they brought in a new MD around that time who wanted a rebrand from the mainly red Network Warrington branding. I think less than 20 years ago they were still using a white and red Warrington Borough Transport brand.
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Jase_in_CW
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N3 is really interesting. Covers sections given up by Ariva after covid. 31 served Moulton village and 37 served Davenham village rather than just the main roads through the villages. Historically, E37 and E39 routings. Current D&G 37 is ex K37. So many underserved or abandoned routes in Mid Cheshire. This is the first good news in a long time.
ClydeCoaster
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BV72KPF, fleet number EV1, has been in service since 20th March, so looks like they've bought it outright.
EDIT: Though it does have a Volvo logo on the side alongside Warrington Borough Council, UK Govt etc. under the "Powered by" logo.
ServerHoster
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Will N3 have the same/similar fares as N4?
Danfilm007
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I believe so, yes.
The Route is being funded by BSIP funding from Cheshire West I believe, on a trial basis currently
northwichcat
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I think £2 singles are the norm for all routes at the moment. There's an exception on the N4 whereby there's a £1 ticket to the infirmary if you travelled into Northwich on another route.