Buses in Greater Manchester in the 1990s

The Greater Manchester region in the 1990s saw a mixture of buses from large and small operators, with deregulation creating a lively but chaotic environment. Consolidation began, with larger groups like First, Stagecoach, and Arriva gaining control. This book reflects on the decade's highlights with photographs from Manchester and surrounding towns.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 96 pages
\n Publication date: 15 December 2020
\n Publisher: Amberley Publishing
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The Greater Manchester region, like many other conurbations across Britain, witnessed a captivating blend of buses from both large and small operators in the 1990s. The deregulation of the bus industry, which commenced in October 1986, brought about a dynamic and, at times, chaotic environment. Operators entered and exited the scene, with some experiencing remarkable downfall. As the decade progressed, there was a gradual consolidation as larger groups, such as First, Stagecoach, and Arriva, gained control over expanding areas of operation. In this book, Howard Wilde delves into some of the defining moments of this eventful decade, accompanied by a diverse collection of photographs from Manchester and the surrounding towns, showcasing a period that was both fascinating for bus enthusiasts and, at times, challenging for passengers.

The Greater Manchester region, like many other conurbations across Britain, witnessed a captivating blend of buses from both large and small operators in the 1990s. The deregulation of the bus industry, which commenced in October 1986, brought about a dynamic and, at times, chaotic environment. Operators entered and exited the scene, with some experiencing remarkable downfall. As the decade progressed, there was a gradual consolidation as larger groups, such as First, Stagecoach, and Arriva, gained control over expanding areas of operation. In this book, Howard Wilde delves into some of the defining moments of this eventful decade, accompanied by a diverse collection of photographs from Manchester and the surrounding towns, showcasing a period that was both fascinating for bus enthusiasts and, at times, challenging for passengers.

\n Weight: 302g\n
Dimension: 167 x 233 x 12 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781445699486\n \n