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714 had her first day in service with the green bus today. Operated the 723 and 882 this afternoon.

Four Green Bus vehicles out today on 19 and 39. Had to modify timetables and route due to the size of the vehicles but other than a couple of hic ups all gone well so far. 120 on the 38 service and has returned without any tree branches. Once again big big thanks to Ian and his staff and also Tony for getting all this done. All Worcester services out today using a coach, a mini bus and a solo, should have been a good day for spotters !!! Same service tomorrow but we are off to pick up 6 ex London E200 so if they come ready for service the end of the week will look much better. Finally keep a look out for perhaps three unexpected introductions into the fleet early next week ????

I'll try and pop over at some point this week to program the blinds for you.

shouldnt you be tgb driver now 😂

Wasn't a Pensnett driver for the best part of the time I was with NX  :o

Green bus 120 was spotted in Kevs Yard. This afternoon.

There will be a few more green bus vehicles visiting tomorrow.

Heard some rumours that The Green bus have put in a bid for the ex Walsall 17** B7RLE'S aswell not sure how true this is or just aload of rubbish but would be interesting if they did buy them what exactly would they use them for

Long distance rail replacements between Edinburgh and London.

Correct, greenbus buses don't have any ticket machines fitted

No ticket machines, the vehicle tracker is working on all of them though. Except 120 which disappeared yesterday.

What about Monday and beyond though?
Would they have enough buses to operate these and the school services they run?

Monday to Friday tickets being accepted on nx 74/79

I have to agree.  There's a credibility issue for the tramway system now - why should we spend hundreds of millions on more of it if the 74 and 79 bus are constantly having to come to the rescue?

As a transport enthusiast I would in theory like to see the tram system expand, but it looks like a sprint network (with Platinum style double-decks please) will be much more robust.

On the TfWM website, underneath "West Midlands Metro suspended" is the strapline "Ready when you're ready".  Don't think so.  Sorry.

Greenbus will be providing a replacement service tomorrow between Wolverhampton and Birmingham. Buses have just finished being washed and cleaned inside and out.

Tracking went down but was up and running again with 100% of the buses tracking. No buses running at the minute though except for the odd private hire. There'll be a few out on Sunday on rail replacements between Tipton, Wolverhampton and Stafford.

105 was sold to a preservationist in August

I believe 111 and 129 are also withdrawn in storage, and that 397 has not actually left the fleet, @pndriver will be able to confirm as I am away from Birmingham

Everything else looks correct and Geminis/E400s are all correct

397 is still currently in storage but Confidence Travel want to buy it. So will be leaving the fleet very soon.

Also...... how do I go about changing my name on here now

It was on the pm 512 today.

I know that, I was driving it. Just wondered where you were.

LJ09 CDY now confirmed as 612 and likewise LJ09 CEF as 615.

#607 now has a digital destination display - the first I have seen on one of 601-19.

Just out of curiosity, where did you see 612 ?

I am told Select are taking the 242 from Monday due to driver shortage.

The service costs more to run than it makes, with it gone the company can focus more on the jobs they specialise in. School services, private hire and rail replacements. All of which are helping the business grow. Drivers have recently had a 10% pay increase Monday to Friday and a 70% increase at weekends. The company is in no way struggling and is making profit where most are losing money at the moment.

Despite what little jumped up know it all wanna be engineers think. And her comments on Facebook once again have got her reported.

8)

One of their Geminis was in Dudley today, with 'Recruitment Bus' and 'The Green Bus needs you!' on the blinds.

You forgot 'immediate start' and free donuts

609 will be on the X94 tomorrow if anyone wants a ride.

I wonder who is!

Have fun in Bridgnorth  ::)