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Looks like hales at is now permanent

Thanks for the info. Defo a good move.
I ll check out the flag to see if the X30 number has been added.

TfWM site now updated for NXC services but can't see mention of the other operator services that may be affected?

Now that Cox St & Fairfax St have reopened the NXC X30 city centre stop has reverted back to using the old swimming baths as the nearest stop for the Meadow. For two weeks during these works the X30 instead shared the 21 Hales St stop which IMO is a much better city centre drop off location especially for strangers coming into city from the rail station.

Over time I have seen many many people miss the swimming  baths stop on the X30 and then they get taken back out of town by some distance.

Has TfWM considered allowing the X30 to continue using the Hales St 21 on a permanent basis?

An unusual question about down grading bus stop infrastructure in the TfWM zone.

The simplest design is simply a flag on a post and no shelter.
Cheapest solution and proven. OK but when the weather turns nasty not good and no seats.

UPGRADING
If residents want a shelter there is guidance on the TfWM site. Fine, no problem with the process. There is also a cost.

DOWNGRADING and this is the question -
Probably an unusual situation but are there ever cases of bus shelters being taken away and replaced with just a simple flag on a post?  What could be the reason for a down grade?

It would give a cost saving but no weather protection, no seats, no RTI (if fitted), etc. The locals wouldn't be happy though. I guess there would be discussion with the bus operator, the locals and the council on this?

Electric TfL decker goes thermal in Wimbledon today.
https://news.sky.com/story/electric-bus-catches-fire-in-south-london-13045929

Mmmmm sounds like a pre-election vote for me gimmick /sweetener and what is it actually worth?
How much is a taxi fare if the last bus gets canned?

TfWM site now updated for NXC services but can't see mention of the other operator services that may be affected?

SC Rugby now advising on the 86 is affected by Cox St closure and is being diverted
https://www.stagecoachbus.com/service-updates/serviceupdatesarticle 

Not found a SC update on the X17 which is also affected (Leamington garage?).I assume diverted via Corporation St?

Also not found Arriva update on the 74 diversion. My guess is via the ring road?

Hope this helps?

Has anyone made them aware of this?

https://www.tfwm.org.uk/get-help/report-a-problem-with-a-bus-stop-or-park-and-ride/

I don't know?
But try turning this issue around the other way. After 12 mths of saying 'temporarily not available' surely the computer system should have automatically flagged this up with the information system operator after say just 14 days? If so the system operator should have been reminded about this state a heck of a number of times?

May not be the responsibility of TfWM but the shopping centre owners.

Could be but someone from TfWM should lead on this surely. TfWM could at least knock on the door and say hello. To have no info for 12 months is not good.

[Warwickshire Shopping Park]

Probably this is the most easterly bus shelter within the TfWM patch but its remote location seems to be an issue?

Warwickshire Shopping Park has a shelter and RTI.

Since the service changes in January 2023 the RTI continues to only say Temporarily Not Available. 12 months is a long time to get this sorted me thinks? Also why are there no timetables on display in the shelter?

TfWM site now updated for NXC services but can't see mention of the other operator services that may be affected?

The glorious TfWM and their Bus Disruptions web page seems not to be aware of major road works near the city centre. A number of buses being diverted for more than one week. I cannot see it mentioned.

NXC have done a good job in reporting this.
Haven't found any mention by SC or other operators.

Can someone give TfWM a nudge to wake up and include Coventry issues please? Happy to show TfWM where Coventry is on a map if they want some help? 

[X30 service to continue]

Downstairs on some of the electric deckers I see that A4 size printed notices have been stuck to the window in large text saying 

X30 service to continue 
following renewal of our contract .........

Bear in mind that Ansty Park is located outside the TfWM area - it is in Warwickshire. 

True, but it is only just outside the Coventry boundary and TfWM is the only transport authority that has shown any interest. TfWM also offers the nearest rail station connectivity. Hence TfWM should lead on this IMO.

I believe that TfWM policy has, rightly or wrongly, been not to subsidise works (or schools) services for several years, and I cannot recall when Warwickshire County Council last subsidised a works service.  I'm sure both authorities would say that it is up to the owners or managers of Ansty Park - or employers there - to decide whether or not to fund a service.

Agree services should be self funded to at least break even. I think you may mis-understand what I mean about on-site marketing the X30. This is not about selling tickets at cut price. This is about TfWM spending a full day at each business at Ansty Park with a 'pop up' marketing stand talking to the employees and explaining about how good the X30 link is. Also TfWM should listen to employee concerns and take away any issues that are raised.

I doubt that relying on each business organisation's HR team to do this on behalf of TfWM will achieve very much. TfWM should be out there on the front line selling the product. The stand is best placed in popular and well used staff break out / canteen areas.

After 3 - 6 months TfWM should go back in again and repeat the activity. Its no good doing nothing and hoping more will use the service. TfWM definitely has some work to do IMO.

There are some grand sounding job titles with TfWM. If they can be bothered to go out and meet these potential customers- well that's another issue.

Now it just needs Ansty Park to do more to get the employees of the companies based there to make more use of this bus service.

More revenue through passenger growth is better than support funding.

Agree fully but it's no good just sitting back to see what happens. Should TfWM be regularly setting up their marketing stall? There is more than one market to consider. Done right could see demand increase.

On site selling this useful transport link and talking to employees inside all the businesses at Ansty Park has to be a priority surely?


Perhaps also advertise to all Coventry citizens living on the route inside all the X30 bus shelters into town? How many rail commuters are aware of the advantage that the X30 offers the quickest direct link to the rail station? plus the successful joint bus / train /  tram tickets that are available? 

Also, could more recent vehicles be considered with next stop announcements, usb sockets, comfy seats, etc, to encourage car drivers to consider using the modern bus. 

Reliability of the service will also have a key part to play in getting car users to switch to the bus. At peak times I reckon there has been a problem for some time.

Nx have renewed the x30 contract


https://nxbus.co.uk/coventry/service-updates/x30-service-no-longer-withdrawn?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Orlo

That's good news.