Thursday, 25 February 2016
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2 comments:
I always assumed that First's fondness for grey was just them telling everyone exactly what they were (and are): a depressing, monolithic organisation with neither feel for nor understanding of the local markets they serve. Grey sums them up all too well.
After all, what else but lack of feel or understanding could explain the way they've destroyed what were perfectly viable companies such as Midland Red West and PMT, along with Badgerline and Western National, all four of which are now mere shadows of their former selves.
Thinking about it further, I don't think there's a single "First" company which hasn't shrunk massively since they took them over.
All I will add is Northampton!
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