Hello all.
Having observed this site for a while we have finally decided to have an official input on this forum.
It will be monitored by us and if you have questions etc we will try to answer them for you within normal commercial/confidential restrictions.So over to you.....Hansons Buses Official.
Is there any truth to the rumours I have heard on here about a potential Diamond takeover of the company?
Quote from: Will on April 12, 2014, 03:35:37 PM
Is there any truth to the rumours I have heard on here about a potential Diamond takeover of the company?
None.
Hi Hansons Buses Official,
Separate topic created and set as sticky ;)
A few questions from me:
1. What was the reasoning behind selling the 2 x 58 plate short E200's and replacing them with older 52 plate ex Dawson Rental Darts?
2. With the size of the current fleet, is the Lye depot pretty much at capacity?
3. Are there any plans in the immediate future to buy any new buses whilst Euro 5 is still available?
4. Would Hansons ever consider extending the 004 from Harborne up to the QE Hospital & terminate it there to offer new links?
Quote from: Winston on April 12, 2014, 05:51:31 PM
Hi Hansons Buses Official,
Separate topic created and set as sticky ;)
A few questions from me:
1. What was the reasoning behind selling the 2 x 58 plate short E200's and replacing them with older 52 plate ex Dawson Rental Darts?
2. With the size of the current fleet, is the Lye depot pretty much at capacity?
3. Are there any plans in the immediate future to buy any new buses whilst Euro 5 is still available?
4. Would Hansons ever consider extending the 004 from Harborne up to the QE Hospital & terminate it there to offer new links?
Hi Winston.
1. End of lease/Nice buses at the right price.
2. Its not full yet.
3. Not on the radar for new buses but another addition shortly.
4. Not at present.Concerned about making the route unreliable.
When is this bus due & what service will
it be found on
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on April 12, 2014, 08:28:26 PM
Quote from: Winston on April 12, 2014, 05:51:31 PM
Hi Hansons Buses Official,
Separate topic created and set as sticky ;)
A few questions from me:
1. What was the reasoning behind selling the 2 x 58 plate short E200's and replacing them with older 52 plate ex Dawson Rental Darts?
2. With the size of the current fleet, is the Lye depot pretty much at capacity?
3. Are there any plans in the immediate future to buy any new buses whilst Euro 5 is still available?
4. Would Hansons ever consider extending the 004 from Harborne up to the QE Hospital & terminate it there to offer new links?
Hi Winston.
1. End of lease/Nice buses at the right price.
2. Its not full yet.
3. Not on the radar for new buses but another addition shortly.
4. Not at present.Concerned about making the route unreliable.
Hi Hansons,
1. Is the plan to repaint all the 52 plate Darts that are currently in allover white in to fleet colours eventually?
2. Roughly how many extra buses could the existing depot accommodate?
5. Do Hansons have any aspirations to get bigger? Or are they happy with their current size?
Quote from: Winston on April 13, 2014, 11:16:53 AM
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on April 12, 2014, 08:28:26 PM
Quote from: Winston on April 12, 2014, 05:51:31 PM
Hi Hansons Buses Official,
Separate topic created and set as sticky ;)
A few questions from me:
1. What was the reasoning behind selling the 2 x 58 plate short E200's and replacing them with older 52 plate ex Dawson Rental Darts?
2. With the size of the current fleet, is the Lye depot pretty much at capacity?
3. Are there any plans in the immediate future to buy any new buses whilst Euro 5 is still available?
4. Would Hansons ever consider extending the 004 from Harborne up to the QE Hospital & terminate it there to offer new links?
Hi Winston.
1. End of lease/Nice buses at the right price.
2. Its not full yet.
3. Not on the radar for new buses but another addition shortly.
4. Not at present.Concerned about making the route unreliable.
Hi Hansons,
1. Is the plan to repaint all the 52 plate Darts that are currently in allover white in to fleet colours eventually?
2. Roughly how many extra buses could the existing depot accommodate?
5. Do Hansons have any aspirations to get bigger? Or are they happy with their current size?
Hi Winston.
1 Thats the plan!
2 Depending on bus size only a couple i think.But there are a couple of "donor buses" in the way.
5 Open minded. Always open to improving the bottom line and we have a history of setting up our own routes when an opportunity exists.
J
Quote from: Solo1 on April 12, 2014, 08:57:31 PM
When is this bus due & what service will
it be found on
Hi solo 1
Looking to have in place for June changes.Not sure yet what service.
J
What is the reasoning behind the exact fare policy that you have in place in your vehicles I'm aware that Diamond don't use it anywhere and neither do they intend to.
However I have noted Arriva do use exact fare on some services in the West Midlands area as I have noticed exact fare machines installed on some of there vehicles operating in Wolverhampton.
I just wonder thats all I can understand NXWM and Arriva having the policy in place as both are owned by nationwide company's but I don't quite understand the logic of Hansons having the policy in place when they are not owned by a nationwide company.
as a guess quicker boarding times & safety as the money will be in the fare box rather than drivers bag unless they have anther reason
Quote from: Solo1 on April 13, 2014, 06:57:53 PM
as a guess quicker boarding times & safety as the money will be in the fare box rather than drivers bag unless they have anther reason
The idea of this topic is for the representitive of Hansons to answer questions - not for others to guess the answers
Quote from: Will on April 13, 2014, 05:25:30 PM
What is the reasoning behind the exact fare policy that you have in place in your vehicles I'm aware that Diamond don't use it anywhere and neither do they intend to.
However I have noted Arriva do use exact fare on some services in the West Midlands area as I have noticed exact fare machines installed on some of there vehicles operating in Wolverhampton.
I just wonder thats all I can understand NXWM and Arriva having the policy in place as both are owned by nationwide company's but I don't quite understand the logic of Hansons having the policy in place when they are not owned by a nationwide company.
Hi Will.
The exact fare policy has been in place on all NXWM services since WMPTE days(nothing to do with being a national company)Arriva use exact fare around Wolverhampton but not nationally.
Its been in place on our buses for many years(people are used to it so it does`nt cause any issues).It is safer for the driver as he does`nt need to carry his takings about when not on duty.It is undoubtedly quicker for boarding passengers and contributes to it being so much easier for the driver to stay to timetable.Hope that helps.
J
Quote from: Solo1 on April 13, 2014, 06:57:53 PM
as a guess quicker boarding times & safety as the money will be in the fare box rather than drivers bag unless they have anther reason
See answer to Will Solo1.
J
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on April 13, 2014, 10:07:22 PM
Quote from: Will on April 13, 2014, 05:25:30 PM
What is the reasoning behind the exact fare policy that you have in place in your vehicles I'm aware that Diamond don't use it anywhere and neither do they intend to.
However I have noted Arriva do use exact fare on some services in the West Midlands area as I have noticed exact fare machines installed on some of there vehicles operating in Wolverhampton.
I just wonder thats all I can understand NXWM and Arriva having the policy in place as both are owned by nationwide company's but I don't quite understand the logic of Hansons having the policy in place when they are not owned by a nationwide company.
Hi Will.
The exact fare policy has been in place on all NXWM services since WMPTE days(nothing to do with being a national company)Arriva use exact fare around Wolverhampton but not nationally.
Its been in place on our buses for many years(people are used to it so it does`nt cause any issues).It is safer for the driver as he does`nt need to carry his takings about when not on duty.It is undoubtedly quicker for boarding passengers and contributes to it being so much easier for the driver to stay to timetable.Hope that helps.
J
Ohh I see it's just I've always wondered thats all thank you for answering :)
With the tender changes in October, would you be planning to bid for either Evening or Sunday tenders to strengthen your presence on routes that you do Mon/Sat (208,226)
Hi.
We will look at all possibilities when the tenders appear though we don`t bid on everything.
Hi Hansons,
Maybe you could clear something up for us.
It was suggested that Hansons would be withdrawing from the X26 during June by Jon, but as yet there is no registration lodged to cancel the service on VOSA. Is this actually planned?
Winston.
Thanks for your question.
There is no plan to deregister the X 26 at this time.
J
Thanks Hansons,
Would I be right in saying that the 318 a WCC tendered service? Are Hansons currently engaging with WCC for it to continue beyond Sept?
Winston.
You are right and discussions are ongoing.
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on April 12, 2014, 08:28:26 PM
Quote from: Winston on April 12, 2014, 05:51:31 PM
Hi Hansons Buses Official,
Separate topic created and set as sticky ;)
A few questions from me:
1. What was the reasoning behind selling the 2 x 58 plate short E200's and replacing them with older 52 plate ex Dawson Rental Darts?
2. With the size of the current fleet, is the Lye depot pretty much at capacity?
3. Are there any plans in the immediate future to buy any new buses whilst Euro 5 is still available?
4. Would Hansons ever consider extending the 004 from Harborne up to the QE Hospital & terminate it there to offer new links?
Hi Winston.
1. End of lease/Nice buses at the right price.
2. Its not full yet.
3. Not on the radar for new buses but another addition shortly.
4. Not at present.Concerned about making the route unreliable.
3.Update.
Latest addition KX06LXO has arrived. I will update you when its due in service J
Hi, So both myself, and the PSV Circle can get your fleetlist correct I have 3 questions
1. Is P719 RYL still owned and withdrawn at the yard?
2. What is theFleet number for KU 52 RXG
3. What are the Body numbers for:
KU 52 RXL
KX 60 DVO
MX 60 BXA
Thanks!
Hi Tony.
Sorry its taken a while, i`ve been away.
1. 719 is no longer with us.
2. Ku52 rxg is 0521.
3 I`ll get back to you with these. J
Update for Tony
I`ve had these body numbers passed to me.
mx60 bxa 920774
ku52rxl 52757
new fleet addition KX06LXO 5230/2
Still awaiting DVO.
Hope these are correct although looking on our fleet list on here i do have some doubts.J
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on May 21, 2014, 07:45:20 PM
Update for Tony
I`ve had these body numbers passed to me.
mx60 bxa 920774
ku52rxl 52757
new fleet addition KX06LXO 5230/2
Still awaiting DVO.
Hope these are correct although looking on our fleet list on here i do have some doubts.J
Thanks
KX06 LXO is correct
MX60 BXA will be 9207/4 (others of that batch I know are 9207/x)
I cannot work out what RXL should be from that number I suspect it should be 2013/x
DV0 should also be in the format xxxx/x probably 9223/x
KX 06LXO is now in service and should be on 231 today if everything goes to plan.J
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on June 03, 2014, 05:35:41 AM
KX 06LXO is now in service and should be on 231 today if everything goes to plan.J
It was, took me by surprise as I has no idea it existed!
seen today 0060 on 226 service is this where it will be most of the time
We`re not deciced yet.Possibly one for the 004.Watch this space!
Hi,
1. Do Hansons intend to paint E200's 2600 & 2601 in to fleet livery once the current repaint program for the 52 plate Darts is complete?
2. Isn't 2600 a larger E200 than the other four? Both Tony's fleetlist & Bus lists on the web have it as a 29 seater, but I'm sure it is a larger 37 seater when I've seen it on the 226. (Already answered below)
Good luck with the 004 frequency increase from tomorrow btw. Hanson's seem to have done well building that back up.
Quote from: Winston on June 08, 2014, 11:55:09 PM
Hi,
1. Do Hansons intend to paint E200's 2600 & 2601 in fleet livery once the current repaint program for the 52 plate Darts is complete?
2. Isn't 2600 a larger E200 than the other four? Both Tony's fleetlist & Bus lists on the web have it as a 29 seater, but I'm sure it is a larger 37 seater when I've seen it on the 226.
Good luck with the 004 frequency increase from tomorrow btw. Hanson's seem to have done well building that back up.
MX60BXA 2600 is a B37F E200 looking at the inside seating capacity bit when on board.
Quote from: the trainbasher on June 09, 2014, 12:04:17 AM
Quote from: Winston on June 08, 2014, 11:55:09 PM
Hi,
1. Do Hansons intend to paint E200's 2600 & 2601 in fleet livery once the current repaint program for the 52 plate Darts is complete?
2. Isn't 2600 a larger E200 than the other four? Both Tony's fleetlist & Bus lists on the web have it as a 29 seater, but I'm sure it is a larger 37 seater when I've seen it on the 226.
Good luck with the 004 frequency increase from tomorrow btw. Hanson's seem to have done well building that back up.
MX60BXA 2600 is a B37F E200 looking at the inside seating capacity bit when on board.
Thanks, I was sure it was bigger as it has the high back seating & seat belts if I remember right?
Quote from: Winston on June 09, 2014, 12:12:28 AM
Quote from: the trainbasher on June 09, 2014, 12:04:17 AM
Quote from: Winston on June 08, 2014, 11:55:09 PM
Hi,
1. Do Hansons intend to paint E200's 2600 & 2601 in fleet livery once the current repaint program for the 52 plate Darts is complete?
2. Isn't 2600 a larger E200 than the other four? Both Tony's fleetlist & Bus lists on the web have it as a 29 seater, but I'm sure it is a larger 37 seater when I've seen it on the 226.
Good luck with the 004 frequency increase from tomorrow btw. Hanson's seem to have done well building that back up.
MX60BXA 2600 is a B37F E200 looking at the inside seating capacity bit when on board.
Thanks, I was sure it was bigger as it has the high back seating & seat belts if I remember right?
Yes it is
Quote from: Winston on June 08, 2014, 11:55:09 PM
Hi,
1. Do Hansons intend to paint E200's 2600 & 2601 in to fleet livery once the current repaint program for the 52 plate Darts is complete?
Good luck with the 004 frequency increase from tomorrow btw. Hanson's seem to have done well building that back up.
Hi Winston .
Were trying to work through the fleet at the moment,though we have`nt got a particular order as its probably down to major down time for other issues.
Thanks for the good wishes regarding the 004.
As a heads up for all on here.Look out for 2610 which is carrying a 70th birthday greeting to Margaret from the staff.2601 normally on Kinver-Brockmoor.
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on June 09, 2014, 01:38:16 PM
Quote from: Winston on June 08, 2014, 11:55:09 PM
Hi,
1. Do Hansons intend to paint E200's 2600 & 2601 in to fleet livery once the current repaint program for the 52 plate Darts is complete?
Good luck with the 004 frequency increase from tomorrow btw. Hanson's seem to have done well building that back up.
Hi Winston .
Were trying to work through the fleet at the moment,though we have`nt got a particular order as its probably down to major down time for other issues.
Thanks for the good wishes regarding the 004.
As a heads up for all on here.Look out for 2610 which is carrying a 70th birthday greeting to Margaret from the staff.2601 normally on Kinver-Brockmoor.
Can you say happy birthday from me please
Thanks
Jon
Hi,
With the X26 now being withdrawn from 7th August, will the surplus buses be redeployed elsewhere after that date? As not seen on new registrations/variations go in to VOSA.
can you look at your display the new bus 0060 has 4 to harborne thank jon
Quote from: Jon on June 25, 2014, 05:23:31 PM
can you look at your display the new bus 0060 has 4 to harborne thank jon
Passed to garage to rectify.Thanks for that. J
Quote from: Winston on June 25, 2014, 03:53:41 PM
Hi,
With the X26 now being withdrawn from 7th August, will the surplus buses be redeployed elsewhere after that date? As not seen on new registrations/variations go in to VOSA.
Nothing being done at present Winston.
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on June 26, 2014, 11:02:59 AM
Quote from: Jon on June 25, 2014, 05:23:31 PM
can you look at your display the new bus 0060 has 4 to harborne thank jon
Passed to garage to rectify.Thanks for that. J
i not sure on others but it 100% that bus with the wrong display info
Another addition to fleet is KU52 RXT currently being prepared for service.
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on July 08, 2014, 03:38:06 PM
Another addition to fleet is KU52 RXT currently being prepared for service.
Is that being used to replace an older bus? As with that plus the withdrawal of the X26 would mean you have excess buses
Hey there.
Do you know what route RXT is planned to be used on mainly when it comes into service?
Hi,
Just looking at your fleetlist, there seems to be a fair amount of excess buses for the routes operated. Do you have anything planned with the spares?
Hi Bususer 12.
Sorry it`s taken some time to respond but i could`nt give accurate information until the tender situation was known.Obviously we have gained an extra service as a result of this and we feel that in the short term were happy with the numbers of vehicles we have at the moment,though there could be some reductions in the older vehicles over time. J
Saw MX60 on the 004 today, think it's display needs altering was showing via Lye.
Thanks Stu.
Not sure if driver had selected an old setting or its just wrong but will look in to it J
Hi
I've noticed that you are changing the 267 and 657 routes and timetables from 26 October. Wouldn't this be a good time to renumber the 657 into the 200 Dudley series (for instance 268) as nearly every other 6xx ex-minibus route in the Centro area has been renumbered over the past three or four years?
Hi Roy.
The routes are both Centro contracts and as such are assigned route numbers by them.Personally i think it`s a good idea but as all registraions have been done(also new timetable leaflets have been signed off) it`s too late to change this time. J
Well bearing in mind the 'cock up' with the numbering system elsewhere, that doesn't surprise me!
New bus arrived today.New E200(old design) 10.8 m 37 seater YY64GWD awaiting prep.Not being painted yet. For use on 318 service.
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on November 07, 2014, 03:28:15 PM
New bus arrived today.New E200(old design) 10.8 m 37 seater YY64GWD awaiting prep.Not being painted yet. For use on 318 service.
I assume fleet number 2640 is going to given to it
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on November 07, 2014, 03:28:15 PM
New bus arrived today.New E200(old design) 10.8 m 37 seater YY64GWD awaiting prep.Not being painted yet. For use on 318 service.
Good news, is the 318 carrying healthy loads with a full size brand new E200 being allocated to the route.
Has a decision been made of which bus with likely leave the fleet?
Trainbasher.
No news on fleet number yet though you may well be right.watch this space. ;)
Winston.
318 is a steady route with alot of mileage which is why we are allocating it this bus. We are assessing fleet age/dda compliance at the moment and will update you when a decision is made. J
Winston.
We have also just written off 1521 after it was run into front on by a car on the wrong side of the road. >:( J
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on November 07, 2014, 06:25:31 PM
Winston.
We have also just written off 1521 after it was run into front on by a car on the wrong side of the road. >:( J
Ouch, hope the driver is ok
As an aside, has Hansons thought about starting a Kiddy to Stourbridge service again since the reductions by Whittles of the 125 timetable?
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on November 07, 2014, 06:25:31 PM
Winston.
We have also just written off 1521 after it was run into front on by a car on the wrong side of the road. >:( J
There goes the prospect of removing an older bus from the fleet.....
How can a car driver not notice a bus coming towards it ???
Its a long story........and you would`nt believe it.
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on November 07, 2014, 08:21:23 PM
Its a long story........and you would`nt believe it.
The stuff I've seen on the roads mate trust me I'd believe it.
~ Check your PM's too.
I would like to congratulate you on having very polite and caring drivers, very good and well maintained buses, and rarely running late. I really hope hansons stays around for a long time
Quote from: Trident 4194 on November 13, 2014, 05:02:40 PM
I would like to congratulate you on having very polite and caring drivers, very good and well maintained buses, and rarely running late. I really hope hansons stays around for a long time
Hear Hear
Firstly Stu and Trident thanks for your comments they are appreciated.
Our new bus has been out today on 657 (1 journey) then 318 and i can confirm its fleet number is indeed 2640 trainbasher. J
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on November 15, 2014, 06:11:38 PM
Firstly Stu and Trident thanks for your comments they are appreciated.
Our new bus has been out today on 657 (1 journey) then 318 and i can confirm its fleet number is indeed 2640 trainbasher. J
Cheers. Any idea what it's due to be on on Monday times/routes wise?
Hi trainbasher its due on 318 service 7.35 10.35 12.35 15.35 from Stourbridge.
Hi J,
Do Hanson's have any more Euro 5 E200's on order via Mistral? Or does this article refer to the E200 just delivered to Hanson's?
http://www.route-one.net/industry/orders/mistral-confirms-4m-adl-order-34-vehicles/
Hi Winston.
It is the one just delivered 2640.
J.
Would you be interested in taking over routes which whittle have lost eg : 125,192 ?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 08, 2014, 07:04:18 PM
Would you be interested in taking over routes which whittle have lost eg : 125,192 ?
I honestly hope they don't register on anything because they will introduce exact fare into Kidderminster & there has never been such a thing here and I would hope there never would be either
Quote from: Will on December 08, 2014, 08:53:31 PM
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 08, 2014, 07:04:18 PM
Would you be interested in taking over routes which whittle have lost eg : 125,192 ?
I honestly hope they don't register on anything because they will introduce exact fare into Kidderminster & there has never been such a thing here and I would hope there never would be either
But Hansons have operated into Kidderminster in the past?
Quote from: Will on December 08, 2014, 08:53:31 PM
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 08, 2014, 07:04:18 PM
Would you be interested in taking over routes which whittle have lost eg : 125,192 ?
I honestly hope they don't register on anything because they will introduce exact fare into Kidderminster & there has never been such a thing here and I would hope there never would be either
They offer decent buses though
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 08, 2014, 08:59:08 PM
Quote from: Will on December 08, 2014, 08:53:31 PM
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 08, 2014, 07:04:18 PM
Would you be interested in taking over routes which whittle have lost eg : 125,192 ?
I honestly hope they don't register on anything because they will introduce exact fare into Kidderminster & there has never been such a thing here and I would hope there never would be either
They offer decent buses though
So do NXWM...
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 08, 2014, 07:04:18 PM
Would you be interested in taking over routes which whittle have lost eg : 125,192 ?
Whittles have not lost the routes at least all the bus side will finish on the 3/1/15, and national express work in January as well, the coach side not sure when that is finishing
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 08, 2014, 07:04:18 PM
Would you be interested in taking over routes which whittle have lost eg : 125,192 ?
Hi Trident. We have no plans of running into Kidderminster. J
Can I ask how many years old 2600?
It's a 60 plate so it's registered in 2010/early 2011...
Quote from: the trainbasher on December 09, 2014, 04:12:43 PM
It's a 60 plate so it's registered in 2010/early 2011...
K cheers for that, caught on 004 looked brand new and in very good condition, why has it got seat belts?
Because that's how it got specced by Minstral
What route is 0030 designated too now. I know it used to be 231, but does seem to be a dart now.
What was 0315/6(not sure which) doing on 004. Do you have vehicle shortage?
Do you know what happened to the 231 at 12:00, it came at 12:10 with a driver I don't usually see on there.
The last Friday before Christmas, there is traffic chaos in lots of places and you are worried about a bus 10 minutes late? really?
Lots of NX buses in that area are currently about 30 min late
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 13, 2014, 05:12:09 PM
What route is 0030 designated too now.
It's been out on the 208 lately.
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 13, 2014, 05:12:09 PM
What was 0315/6(not sure which) doing on 004. Do you have vehicle shortage?
Would have been to replace a breakdown at a guess. No vehicle shortage that I'm aware of. 8)
Remember it's a Saturday service folks on Monday and Tuesday so no 225 service
2601 seen at top of Quarry Bank at just after 10am this morning displaying 4 to Merry Hill, seems to have losr it's "OO". Also on it scrolling via display it was showing Lye so presume it was an out of date display!
I think you may have to look at the bus on 231 today. Blinds were just orange
Another addition today.
KP54BZA collected and to be prepped for service/painted.
Will let you know when its due out though don`t yet know what its regular run will be.
1742 withdrawn end of service after nearly 4 yrs.
J
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on April 16, 2015, 04:26:42 PM
Another addition today.
KP54BZA collected and to be prepped for service/painted.
Will let you know when its due out though don`t yet know what its regular run will be.
1742 withdrawn end of service after nearly 4 yrs.
J
Wouldn't it be 287?
Not neccesarily Trident.
However 1742 is to run until next Thursday.Aplogies J
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on April 16, 2015, 08:04:00 PM
Not neccesarily Trident.
However 1742 is to run until next Thursday.Aplogies J
Is it a dart that will replace or e200?
@Trident 4194 it'll probably be a dart
Any news on new vehicle that is entering service?
KP54BZA still away at painters. Will advise when ready for service.
J
Fleet news.
First obviously KP54BZA now in service,it was spotted by you lot before i could update you.!
Latest acquisition is KV03 ZGR which was out on 208 this morning on the morning peak bus and is planned to do the same tomorrow before going to be painted. ( 6.57 Cradley Heath, 7.40 Dudley, 8.37 Cradley Heath) This replaces V389HGG which has been written off. J
More Fleet News.
New Enviro 200. YY 15 NHO (2641) 39 seats is being prepped for service.This will be replacing 2600 which will leave the fleet. Loan vehicle KX 59 CYV has now left. J
Even More Fleet News.
KV03 ZGR is back from the painters and will be out in service shortly.Has not been decided on what yet. J
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on June 11, 2015, 11:44:49 AM
More Fleet News.
New Enviro 200. YY 15 NHO (2641) 39 seats is being prepped for service.This will be replacing 2600 which will leave the fleet. Loan vehicle KX 59 CYV has now left. J
Is this of the classic or MMC variety? And which route will this be a regular on (my guess is 004/226s...)
It`s a classic. J
Am surprised that Hansons have never branded any of there routes, the 004, 228, 226 are crying out for it.
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on June 12, 2015, 02:55:52 PM
Am surprised that Hansons have never branded any of there routes, the 004, 228, 226 are crying out for it.
2602/1551? did have branding for the 004 at one stage (by way of a circular sticker) in the window nearest the door
1522/1523 had something similar to it for 226/x26
Quote from: the trainbasher on June 12, 2015, 03:21:15 PM
2602/1551? did have branding for the 004 at one stage (by way of a circular sticker) in the window nearest the door
1522/1523 had something similar to it for 226/x26
I used to enjoy having 2602 on 004. The half past departures are always 1550/1551 from Halesowen that is.
More Fleet news!
YY 15 NHX an Enviro 200 (classic) mpd 29 seats arrived today.
2641 YY 15 NHO goes to painters tomorrow.
J
Fleet news.
2641 ( YY 15 NHO ) back from painting will be assuming it`s new regular 318 run tomorrow. ;)
2641 not the best photo but looking smart.
Is both 15 plates going onto the 318?
Where does 0060 usually live?
Which buses are the most reliable in the hansons fleet?
Hi Chris.
The 318 is mainly one bus all day with some peak time extra journies so only YY 15 NHO will be going onto it.The other new E200 will be going elsewhere when ready.Will let you know more shortly.
J
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on June 24, 2015, 09:34:55 PM
Hi Chris.
The 318 is mainly one bus all day with some peak time extra journies so only YY 15 NHO will be going onto it.The other new E200 will be going elsewhere when ready.Will let you know more shortly.
J
Will it be on the duty that goes onto the 267 or the other one tomorrow?
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on June 24, 2015, 09:34:55 PM
Hi Chris.
The 318 is mainly one bus all day with some peak time extra journies so only YY 15 NHO will be going onto it.The other new E200 will be going elsewhere when ready.Will let you know more shortly.
J
Thank you :) nice to see hansons investing in new buses, will hansons ever do a sunday timetable on 228 or 004 they seem to be well used during the weekdays
Hi Trident.
0060 is a floater at present but may well be allocated something more permanent when the fleet allocations are updated.
The fleet is pretty good for reliability.The worst vehicles were undoubtedly the E300`s that suffered unexplained electrical issues and the 2 58 reg E 200`s that were rattle boxes. J.
Hi trainbasher.(0060)
Theres a good chance it will be on one of those duties but i have`nt seen the allocations so can`t guarantee it.My best advice would be check with the drivers in Stour tomorrow.J
Hi Chris.
There are no plans for further sunday services at present.
J
@Hansons Buses Official Will both YY15 E200's be on Stourbridge line and what routes?
09/07/15
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on July 08, 2015, 07:54:20 PM
@Hansons Buses Official
Will both YY15 E200's be on Stourbridge line and what routes?
09/07/15
318 I believe both will be
KP54 BZA seen yesterday at Merry Hill with fleet number 1540
Hi Folks.
New addition YY 15 NHX back from painters and in its new regular run on 228 tomorrow.It`s running from 08.40 to Kinver.
J
YY15NHO is permanently stationed on 318 as mentioned earlier in our postings.J
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on July 20, 2015, 08:24:55 PM
what about YY15NHO ? @Hansons Buses Official
It gets on the following workings AFAIK on M-F nSch
@nxwmbusfan1999 however I could be wrong with some of these workings but i know the first and last are correct as I occasionally get it on the 267 after work and I occasionally see it on the 251 when on my way into work occasionally:
0930 251 ex Wollaston Farm
1035 318 ex Stourbridge
1130 318 ex Bromsgrove Station
1235 318 ex Stourbridge
1330 318 ex Bromsgrove Station
1535 (i think) 318 ex Stourbridge
1630 318 ex Bromsgrove
Town Centre (does not serve Bromsgrove Rail Station)1800 267 ex Stourbridge
Thanks for that trainbasher.It looks about right to me. J
@Hansons Buses OfficialWill YY15NHX permantly stay on 228
See reply 115 above.
J
Pictured on its first day in service at Kinver terminus with Keith at the wheel.
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on July 22, 2015, 06:51:32 PM
@Hansons Buses Official
will NHX be on 228 tomorrow?
They mentioned on the previous page that it will be regular on the 228, 2610 i was seen in 208 today
Where can I find YY64GWD??
Ok thanks. Is there just one bus on the 004 or more?
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on July 28, 2015, 02:29:30 PM
Ok thanks. Is there just one bus on the 004 or more?
3/4 i think but
@the trainbasher would be able to confirm
Ok
Quote from: Chris on July 28, 2015, 02:34:12 PM
3/4 i think but @the trainbasher would be able to confirm
There's 4 buses on 004 2640 can be found on the :30 past from Halesowen
Thanks trident will try and find it soon then. :)
What departures is NHO on from stourbridge on the 318
Quote from: Rhys S on July 29, 2015, 11:22:15 PM
What departures is NHO on from stourbridge on the 318
@Rhys S please see diagrams shown above (Ive quoted them again for your ref)
Quote from: the trainbasher on July 20, 2015, 09:12:55 PM
It gets on the following workings AFAIK on M-F nSch @nxwmbusfan1999 however I could be wrong with some of these workings but i know the first and last are correct as I occasionally get it on the 267 after work and I occasionally see it on the 251 when on my way into work occasionally:
0930 251 ex Wollaston Farm
1035 318 ex Stourbridge
1130 318 ex Bromsgrove Station
1235 318 ex Stourbridge
1330 318 ex Bromsgrove Station
1535 (i think) 318 ex Stourbridge
1630 318 ex Bromsgrove Town Centre (does not serve Bromsgrove Rail Station)
1800 267 ex Stourbridge
Tom just to let you know it does do the 1535 departure off sourbridge for bromsgrove i seen it today but didnt get a good pic
Loan bus KX58 GSX in stunning yellow has arrived. Replacing 0797 which is about to be withdrawn and while we await a full time replacement, which is due soon.
J
@Hansons Buses Official will it be out tomorrow and if so which route?
Would`nt expect it for a couple of days cos 797 ok for service til weekend.
@Hansons Buses Official Is YY15NHO out on 318 today?
Rode NHX on 228 (very happy driver ) :)
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on August 12, 2015, 06:36:24 PM
Loan bus KX58 GSX in stunning yellow has arrived. Replacing 0797 which is about to be withdrawn and while we await a full time replacement, which is due soon.
J
Is that the one that banga had?
Quote from: Dom on August 13, 2015, 10:32:54 AM
Is that the one that bang had?
No Banga had KX58 GSZ
@Dom
Oh ok, don't really pay attention to reg plates but cheers
@2206
Quote from: KarlX96 on August 15, 2015, 02:38:18 PM
Hi Hansons Buses Official
Why did you withdraw the X26 as it was a contender for the X96 (NXWM)?
Obviously it wasn't making enough money.
Now the 228 towards merry hill on the other hand............
Quote from: KarlX96 on August 15, 2015, 05:16:23 PM
That may be the case, but also it may be that the timings didn't help as it did often followed the X96 towards Dudley. It was a stupid timing system as it also followed the X96 back to Merry Hill or the X96 was a couple of minuted behind it.
But to make the timings more reasonable, they would have had to alter the 226 timetable as well, which probably wouldn't have been allowed as the 226 is also operated by Diamond and they operate a 15 minute frequency.
Quote from: Dom on August 13, 2015, 10:32:54 AM
Is that the one that banga had?
KX58 GSZ is in use at Hansons (on the 231 today). This is the one Banga had.
Any news on the new bus that you are having like what service it will b on &when it will b in service
Is the new bus going to be operating on the 250
@Hansons Buses Official ?
Is YY15NHO still allocated on 318?
@Hansons Buses Official Is YX65RHA still allocated on 250 ?
YX65RHA is now allocated to 228. the 250 is normally done by one of the 61 reg`s
Hi and thanks for asking your questions.
1.Will refer you to answer on page 1 Question 9 on our pages. Still the same thoughts.
2. Fleet numbers, now bear with me here.
0`s are all mini darts,(Important for allocations as some routes are too tight for anything bigger) older buses feature regs ie 0389 and the newer plates use the year ie 0030.
Where there is more than 1 of that year we use 0520,0521 etc. Simple!
1`s are longer Darts and again fleet numbers feature the year/1-52 then the number we have in fleet
of that age ie 1520/6.
2`s are all 29 seat Enviro 200`s though the 2640/1 have been used on the larger variations(yes i know its a15 plate) and 2151 should maybe have been 2150? Hey ho.
3`s were Enviro 300`s.
Thats it really.
New vehicles.
We have another bus away at painters being prepped.Reg details later,and the loan Orange bus is going back.
Hope this helps.J
Fleet Updates./ Number Corrections.
KV03ZGR Plaxton Dart 29 0031
KV03ZFT " " 29 0032
KV03ZFM " " 29 0033. At painters
TBA " " 29 0034 Arriving shortly.
YY15NHO Enviro 200 39 2150
YY15NHX " " 29 2151
YX65RHA " " 29 2650
Disposals.
0389.1521 Written off.
0797,1742,1800 withdrawn.
2600,2601,2602. Returned.
To be withdrawn by year end.0315,0316,0387.
J
Where can I find 0315/0316/0387?
Trident the answer from RS is normally about right.
Countryliner. Buses not in Abellio livery.0033 is being painted in our colours at present.0034 I don`t have details of at present. J
What service will 33 &34 b on when they
Enter service
Probably Stourbridge based services as three mpd`s are due to be retired soon,but no details yet.J
what route is YY15NHO allocated on
@Hansons Buses Official
More often than not used on the 318, Stourbridge - Bromsgrove service. :)
T315 SMV now in preservation with wyvern bus preservation group as of 01/16
Latest acquisition is SN 03 YCE which has arrived with us and gone for painting,will become 0035.J
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on February 12, 2016, 03:33:00 PM
Latest acquisition is SN 03 YCE which has arrived with us and gone for painting,will become 0035.J
Any plans to replace the London style bum perches in the wheel/pushchair area with folddown seats? Is it to replace anything or just to increase spare capacity? Thanks
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on February 12, 2016, 03:33:00 PM
Latest acquisition is SN 03 YCE which has arrived with us and gone for painting,will become 0035.J
Ex Metrobus (London) 284
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on February 12, 2016, 03:33:00 PM
Latest acquisition is SN 03 YCE which has arrived with us and gone for painting,will become 0035.J
any news on when SN03YCE will enter service & on what service if it's beck yet from the painters
SN 03YCE is still not back with us yet. Will advise you further later.J
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on March 04, 2016, 07:16:37 PM
SN 03YCE is still not back with us yet. Will advise you further later.J
any news on hansons 0035 bus
0035 was on the 296/250/227 today
Saved me one there.Thanks Trainbasher.
J
photo of 0035 now on my flicr site stanjack
TFWM contract awards 2016.
Hansons have been awarded the following contracts starting Oct 2016.
288, 298/99, 14, 55, 24, 122 ,20/21.This requires 9 buses.
These will replace any contracts operated at the moment.
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on August 27, 2016, 03:24:30 PM
TFWM contract awards 2016.
Hansons have been awarded the following contracts starting Oct 2016.
288, 298/99, 14, 55, 24, 122 ,20/21.This requires 9 buses.
These will replace any contracts operated at the moment.
Overall then, have Hanson's gained more work than they've lost. ie will additional buses need to be sourced?
did you get any night tenders, heard rumours that you were bidding for some
Hi
Did`nt bid for any nights. J
Service Update.
We will be operating the 14 contract for TfWM for Mon 3rd October as we have been asked to start early.
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on September 29, 2016, 09:00:15 PM
Service Update.
We will be operating the 14 contract for TfWM for Mon 3rd October as we have been asked to start early.
Hi, thanks for your updates.
One I was wondering about, why are your service cancellations for 208/231/267/657 effective 16th October but not registered to start by other operators until the 23rd October, around the usual date for contracts to expire/change.
Who will be running those services for the week in between?
It's interesting this round of tender changes for yourselves. It sees you go off services 231 (run for 5 years) and off 267/657 which have been operated considerably longer, possibly the biggest change in your operation I can think of.
Hi .
An admin cock up elsewhere has led to those dates mentioned being published incorrectly.All contracts finish on the correct date.
Contract changes can happen any time they are renewed.Thats why the tender process is followed.
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on September 29, 2016, 09:44:17 PM
Hi .
An admin cock up elsewhere has led to those dates mentioned being published incorrectly.All contracts finish on the correct date.
Contract changes can happen any time they are renewed.Thats why the tender process is followed.
Exactly, I assumed as much, thanks for clarifying.
Precisely, that's the system followed ever since 1986, socially necessary services are tendered out and awarded usually on a cost basis and services often pass between operators after this tendering process.
Centro usually tend to use October and April as the two main periods for tendered service changes.
0061 on 251 today. 2570 should be out tomorrow probably on 208.
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on September 30, 2016, 10:54:57 AM
0061 on 251 today. 2570 should be out tomorrow probably on 208.
Sorry if already mentioned but what sort of vehicle is 2570?
E200
2570 currently in Dudley Bus station on the 226.
What happened to the 12:30 004 from harborne?
Do we have any idea yet what bus is likely to operate the 288 when Hansons take it over?
0061 when working 299, it's display is showing rubbish, strangely when it works the 298, it's ok!
1522 seems to have a rear display fault, constantly showing N.I.S .
Thanks . I`ll pass them to Garage.J
How many can the depot fit & what's replaced 2570 /2571
Quote from: Solo1 on January 07, 2017, 02:23:28 PM
How many can the depot fit & what's replaced 2570 /2571
Nothing. Fleet expansion I think I'm right in saying.
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on January 08, 2017, 12:08:06 AM
Nothing. Fleet expansion I think I'm right in saying.
2610/1 returned to Mistrals
Which of the hansons fleet are on lease is it all the envrios or are some darts also on lease
Can I ask why the drivers of the 288 seem to be stopping anywhere to drop passengers off, last week the bus stopped outside our house blocking the road to let some one off, this morning was following the bus from Stourbridge through to Oldswinford, the bus totally missed the bus stop and dropped people off up opposite the shops.
Customer service.
Quote from: midlandred2003 on January 31, 2017, 12:55:05 PM
Customer service.
Also against the law, Hansons have been told off about this before.
Hi,
Can I ask your reasoning behind only running the 004 merry hill- Welsh house farm on most journies? Why not the extension to at least the green man on all journies? Agreed the routing of the 004 should be good but it seems you half heartedly want to compete with NX? Will you consider extending it past Welsh house farm in the future?
Many thanks
Hi.
We wanted to increase frequency back to half hourly during the day,and we considered Harbourne overbussed so loadings were unpredictable.J
Over Easter hansons doing a £1 fare on there services merry hill to Stourbridge
Has the route of the 14:52 298 service schoolday service been changed by any chance?
Hi,
Are you planning on competing against central buses on 142 since the stupid withdrawal of diamond?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on April 29, 2017, 05:20:17 PM
Hi,
Are you planning on competing against central buses on 142 since the stupid withdrawal of diamond?
If the NWM website is correct, it looks like its been done so the 30 minute frequency in maintained
@Trident 4194, together Hansons and Central Buses will operate a combined 30 minute frequency, not realy competing against them.
No, this is not correct. We are not competing against Central Buses.
Hi
Are there any plans to amend the 004 route into Harborne again following the withdrawal of the 142 at the end of May?
Thanks
Quote from: sonic84 on May 13, 2017, 12:07:18 PM
Hi
Are there any plans to amend the 004 route into Harborne again following the withdrawal of the 142 at the end of May?
Thanks
A short notice registration has already gone in for Hanson's 004 to run through to Harborne as previous on the half hourly frequency from the end of May
Hi All.
New Addition ex Jim Stones bus MX10 YOC arrived today. Being prepped for service and no i don`t know which one yet. J
Quote from: Hansons Buses Official on May 25, 2017, 08:08:29 PM
Hi All.
New Addition ex Jim Stones bus MX10 YOC arrived today. Being prepped for service and no i don`t know which one yet. J
Thanks for the info, think it may be MK10 YOC
https://jimstonescoaches.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/BUS-1S-May-2010.jpg
Yes it is MK10 YOC. Thanks. J
MK10 YOC out in service today. making 14.35 from Stourbridge on 318. J
Hi
How's the 004 doing? Any increase in passenger numbers since extending back to harborne? From my observations the timetable is incredibly tight and often running late due to no layover in merry hill?