Do First Bus and Stagecoach liaise over connecting services?
Operators were prevented from doing this because as it was a free market, this would be seen as carving up the market. All conversations between bus companies had to be logged to prevent claims of collusion. It was not possible to discuss routes and fares with other operators although Devon County Council would be able to do this on subsidised routes. 4. Can First Bus liaise with train companies? They can with their sister company and possibly could with Virgin but the rail system was more rigid than the bus services on timetabling. 5. Would Smart cards be brought in when the Concessionary Fares scheme goes nationwide in 2008? There were no plans at the moment for a national Smart card but it would prove problematic for local bus drivers to recognise the variety of cards available so bus companies would be pressing for a nationwide card. 6. Do many people travel all the way on the Tavistock to Barnstaple service? The Tavistock to Barnstaple service was subsidised by the County Council
