Preston Bus had got one of their new 15 plate B5LH's (40628, for anyone whose interested) in service on the 23 today.
In other news, 30123 was on the 16, and 40587 was on the 19A. (Think these are rare?)
30123: https://www.flickr.com/photos/127701512@N04/18006188495/in/dateposted-public/
40587: https://www.flickr.com/photos/127701512@N04/17979805096/in/dateposted-public/
Also, does anyone know if all the N94UB/Esteems are leaving?
Quote from: Alex on May 23, 2015, 07:33:09 PM
Preston Bus had got one of their new 15 plate B5LH's (40628, for anyone whose interested) in service on the 23 today.
In other news, 30123 was on the 16, and 40587 was on the 19A. (Think these are rare?)
30123: https://www.flickr.com/photos/127701512@N04/18006188495/in/dateposted-public/
40587: https://www.flickr.com/photos/127701512@N04/17979805096/in/dateposted-public/
Also, does anyone know if all the N94UB/Esteems are leaving?
40627-9 are B9TLs, they aren't hybrids. Part of that batch of Volvo stock apparently, Go North East have just taken 4 of these as well.
I been informed by Simon that these ex YourBus Citaro's are off to Preston Bus once they have had a repaint.
https://flic.kr/p/zvPjVD (https://flic.kr/p/zvPjVD)
https://flic.kr/p/zec5ku (https://flic.kr/p/zec5ku)
Preston's 30103, BF60 OEV has been renumbered to 33043 to fit in with the Newly Acquired Citaro's from Yourbus, It has been running round all week with the number 33043.
- Also as a side note to the Admins, can we make this section 'Pinned' so it stays at the top with all the other Rotala Operating Companies, Please and Thank You!
@jc Consider it pinned!
Were these the ex Yourbus Citaro photo's you saw?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mjrprestonbus/22393363149/in/dateposted/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mjrprestonbus/22554200456/in/photostream/
Thank You for the pinning Winston!
Yes the former Yourbus Citaro's only saw the one parked at the front of garage but looked pretty ready for service, with the 16 being a PVR of 3 service, no doubt this will mean the three recently acquired Citaros will do the main workings and 33043 will cover when one is VOR'd, nice to see newer single deckers being brought into the fleet, shame they couldnt move the 3 from Redditch up there to join them
Quote from: jc on October 31, 2015, 07:35:44 AM
Thank You for the pinning Winston!
Yes the former Yourbus Citaro's only saw the one parked at the front of garage but looked pretty ready for service, with the 16 being a PVR of 3 service, no doubt this will mean the three recently acquired Citaros will do the main workings and 33043 will cover when one is VOR'd, nice to see newer single deckers being brought into the fleet, shame they couldnt move the 3 from Redditch up there to join them
Maybe the 3 from RH will move up there in the future to concentrate the type up there? Obviously Signature would need some new buses first for that to happen
Quote from: Winston on October 31, 2015, 08:27:51 AM
Maybe the 3 from RH will move up there in the future to concentrate the type up there? Obviously Signature would need some new buses first for that to happen
Maybe thats what the Streetlite Maxi are for to release the Three Mercs to go up North and to make a service down here Signature using a few of the Operates, maybe X3 as it seems to have a few RH drivers driving it from time to time during the week........
Preston Bus Citaro reportedly on fire today.
Interesting new routes as a result of LCC cuts, takes Preston Bus in to new areas and appears to currently be operated by Transdev Lancashire United
PC0001777/146 - PRESTON BUS LTD, 221 DEEPDALE ROAD, PRESTON, PR1 6NY
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Clitheroe Interchange
Finish Point: Skipton Bus Station
Via: Gisburn
Service Number: 180
Service Type: Normal Stopping/Hail & Ride
Effective Date: 04-APR-2016
Other Details: Monday to Sunday
PC0001777/147 - PRESTON BUS LTD, 221 DEEPDALE ROAD, PRESTON, PR1 6NY
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Preston Bus Station
Finish Point: Clitheroe Interchange
Via: Whalley
Service Number: 280
Service Type: Normal Stopping/Hail & Ride
Effective Date: 04-APR-2016
Other Details: Monday to Sunday
New Euro 6 DF Micro Hybrid Streetlite for Preston Bus still in Ireland awaiting despatch to the docks:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ulsterbusphotos/26064693401/in/dateposted/
PC0001777/148 - PRESTON BUS LTD, 221 DEEPDALE ROAD, PRESTON, PR1 6NY
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Preston Bus Station
Finish Point: Penwortham
Via: Broadgate
Service Number: 13
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 04-APR-2016
Other Details: Monday to Saturday
PC0001777/149 - PRESTON BUS LTD, 221 DEEPDALE ROAD, PRESTON, PR1 6NY
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Ormskirk Bus Station
Finish Point: Ormskirk Bus Station
Via: Scott Estate
Service Number: 6
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 04-APR-2016
Other Details: Monday to Saturday
PC0001777/150 - PRESTON BUS LTD, 221 DEEPDALE ROAD, PRESTON, PR1 6NY
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Preston Bus Station
Finish Point: Myerscough (Agricultural College)
Via: Elswick, Great Ecclestone
Service Number: 80
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 04-APR-2016
Other Details: Monday to Saturday
PC0001777/151 - PRESTON BUS LTD, 221 DEEPDALE ROAD, PRESTON, PR1 6NY
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Chorley Interchange
Finish Point: Leyland Tesco
Via: Clayton Brook
Service Number: 114
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 04-APR-2016
Other Details: Monday to Saturday
PC0001777/152 - PRESTON BUS LTD, 221 DEEPDALE ROAD, PRESTON, PR1 6NY
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Preston Bus Station
Finish Point: Bamber Bridge (Sainsburys)
Via: French Wood
Service Number: 112
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 04-APR-2016
Other Details: Monday to Saturday
PC0001777/153 - PRESTON BUS LTD, 221 DEEPDALE ROAD, PRESTON, PR1 6NY
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Preston Bus Station
Finish Point: Poulton
Via: Kirkham
Service Number: 75
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 04-APR-2016
Other Details: Monday to Saturday
PC0001777/154 - PRESTON BUS LTD, 221 DEEPDALE ROAD, PRESTON, PR1 6NY
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Ormskirk Bus Station
Finish Point: Ormskirk Bus Station
Via: Town Green
Service Number: 5
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 04-APR-2016
Other Details: Monday to Saturday
PC0001777/155 - PRESTON BUS LTD, 221 DEEPDALE ROAD, PRESTON, PR1 6NY
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Fleetwood (Albert Square)
Finish Point: Blackpool
Via: Thornton & Poulton
Service Number: 74
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 04-APR-2016
Other Details: Monday to Saturday
PC0001777/156 - PRESTON BUS LTD, 221 DEEPDALE ROAD, PRESTON, PR1 6NY
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Appley Bridge
Finish Point: Burnscough Bridge
Via: Skelmersdale
Service Number: 3A
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 04-APR-2016
Other Details: Monday to Saturday
New "5" service to operate for free for 2 months.
http://www.blogpreston.co.uk/2017/01/preston-bus-introduces-direct-service-between-fulwood-and-preston-bus-station/
From Preston Bus Facebook Page -
Damage to buses and yobbish behaviour is causing us to rethink school holiday ticket special offers:
**Bus Vandalism Damages Child Ticket Offers**
Following serious vandalism on a Tanterton service 35 bus today, Preston Bus is having to rethink the possibility of introducing a Child Day ticket, or even repeating its popular school holiday special offers.
Two boys and two girls used their £1.20 child day tickets today to board the service 35 on Friargate, alighting at Lane Ends. During the journey, they set light to five seats, and graffitied parts of the bus interior.
CCTV footage will be used as evidence and passed to police, with a view to prosecution and invoicing the parents for the costs of repairs and a replacement bus, which could run into thousands.
Today's incident follows sustained yobbish behaviour from groups of youngsters over the time the specal offer has been running, including abusing other passengers, throwing eggs from vehicle windows, and fast food all over seats.
A Preston Bus spokesperson said "It's a real shame that once again, a minority of young people are spoiling things for others. We ran the special offer to make it easier for children to travel during their school holidays. If well received we intended to introduce a child day ticket permanently - but following this we'll have to rethink if it's worth the damage caused."
http://www.prestonbus.co.uk/news/BusVandalismDamagesChildTicketOffers_591.html
Lovely surprise to happen upon 20004 (former Zaks bus) all the way out in Fleetwood this morning
PC0004417 SN
DIAMOND BUS (NORTH WEST) LIMITED
Director(s): ROBERT ANTHONY DUNN, Simon Lee Dunn, Anthony Charles
Goozee, Kim Taylor
221 DEEPDALE ROAD, PRESTON, PR1 6NY
New operating centre: 186 Old Wellington Road, Eccles, Manchester, Manchester,
M30 9QC
New authorisation at this operating centre will be: 20 vehicle(s)
New Undertaking Vehicles with eight passenger seats or less will no
t be operated
under the licence without the prior written agreement of the Traffic Commissioner
who may require you to agree to certain undertakings. Attached to licence
New Undertaking Limousines and novelty type vehicles are not to be operated
under this
operator's licence. Attached to licence
New Undertaking An independent audit of the operator's systems for [maintenance
and/or drivers' hours] and the effectiveness with which those systems are
implemented will be carried out by the RHA, FTA or other suitable independent
body, the audit must be carried out in October 2018. The audit should cover at least
the applicable elements in the attached annex. A copy of the audit report, together
with the operator's detailed proposals for implementing the report's
recommendations, must be sent to the traffic commissioner within 14 days of the
date the operator receives it from the auditor.. Attached to licence
Anyone know the Rotala fleet number for ex-Stagecoach trainer R35AKV?
Quote from: YN64AOG on December 23, 2017, 05:46:42 PM
Anyone know the Rotala fleet number for ex-Stagecoach trainer R35AKV?
It's not currently allocated a fleet number
Variation upon a slightly reoccurring theme...
Just passed the Preston Bus training Coach broken down on the M55.
Has the Blackpool outstation closed as a number of bar are now back at Preston
Quote from: Solo1 on May 03, 2018, 08:35:57 AM
Has the Blackpool outstation closed as a number of bar are now back at Preston
No, the only fixed allocation at Blackpool are the Hallmark & Ellite Coaches, the bus fleet changes and are offically allocated to Preston.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/148855995@N06/
First of the new Mercedes Sprinters (21201) have arrived:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mjrprestonbus/42436852195/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mjrprestonbus/42436851145/in/photostream/
https://twitter.com/fatherspike/status/1033753119983890434?s=21
Scania Omnicity 40030 now in fleet livery: (not my photo)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mjrprestonbus/43395988395/in/faves-128789124@N06/
Can't be fleet livery, doesn't Rotala fleet livery have an orange glow lol
Quote from: Steveminor on August 27, 2018, 06:57:59 PM
Can't be fleet livery, doesn't Rotala fleet livery have an orange glow lol
Claribel's livery must be dealer white with a front fleetname only....
Have 40630 - 40632 transfered to Preston yet?
Quote from: Winston on August 27, 2018, 07:13:17 PM
Claribel's livery must be dealer white with a front fleetname only....
We have had that livery on previous adl products.
Quote from: metrocity on August 27, 2018, 09:40:33 PM
Have 40630 - 40632 transfered to Preston yet?
@metrocity 40630 & 40632 went last Sunday:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mjrprestonbus/43539275695/in/dateposted/
40631 is also now at Preston Bus:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mjrprestonbus/42704740540
Stagecoach are withdrawing their 113 Preston-Wigan in January - it is being reported PrestonBus has the replacement Lancashire tender
Quote from: mikestone on November 29, 2018, 09:21:13 PM
Stagecoach are withdrawing their 113 Preston-Wigan in January - it is being reported PrestonBus has the replacement Lancashire tender
Preston Bus have only tendered for it to date, along with other operators. It hasn't been awarded yet:
https://www.lep.co.uk/news/transport/new-hope-for-113-bus-service-from-wigan-to-preston-through-chorley-leyland-and-bamber-bridge-here-s-everything-we-know-so-far-1-9468653
Looks as though Preston are giving up the 180/280:
PC0001777/146 Cancelled
PRESTON BUS LTD
Route: Clitheroe Interchange to Skipton Bus Station via Gisburn
Service number: 180 ()
Service type: Hail & Ride, Normal Stopping
Effective date: 16 Jun 2019
PC0001777/147 Cancelled
PRESTON BUS LTD
Route: Preston Bus Station to Clitheroe Interchange via Whalley
Service number: 280 ()
Service type: Hail & Ride, Normal Stopping
Effective date: 16 Jun 2019
I notice that four B9TLs were sold to Ensign (and quickly snapped up by Yellow Buses Bournemouth).
What's caused the loss of these from the fleet? With the amount of elderly 'deckers still at Preston, I'm surprised these have gone.
Quote from: amodelofcontrol on June 11, 2019, 09:05:43 AM
I notice that four B9TLs were sold to Ensign (and quickly snapped up by Yellow Buses Bournemouth).
What's caused the loss of these from the fleet? With the amount of elderly 'deckers still at Preston, I'm surprised these have gone.
End of lease & lower pvr requirement from this weekend when the 280 ceases.
Stagecoach is taking the route over.
Two Ex Diamond Bus Kidderminster Scania Omnilinks are now at Preston Bus:
30115 is painted in current Preston Bus livery:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mjrprestonbus/48373863136
while
30118 is painted with a Preston Bus rear end with the addition of a pale blue front/white sides - creating a further livery variation.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mjrprestonbus/48373994272
Tividale B7RLE 30859 is also now in the NW (I assume for prep & repaint for Bolton)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mjrprestonbus/48373993982
Buses Mag this month reports that eight StreetDecks are due "for Preston".
As these reports can sometimes be mixed up, it's likely worth checking - presumably these are in addition to the batch that have gone to Bolton?
Heanor depot now added on to Preston Bus license as an OC:
PC0001777 SN PRESTON BUS LTD Director(s): SIMON LEE DUNN, ROBERT ANTHONY DUNN, KIM MICHAEL TAYLOR, Matthew Rawlinson 221 DEEPDALE ROAD, PRESTON, PR1 6NY
Removed operating centre: UNITS 10-11, BLACKPOOL, FY4 4NW
Removed operating centre: Diamond Bus Northwest, Units 22 -23 Chanters Industrial Estate, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9BE
New operating centre: Heanor Bus Depot, Heanor Gate Industrial Estate, Heanor Gate Road, Heanor, DE75 7RJ New authorisation at this operating centre will be: 50 vehicle(s)
Decrease at existing operating centre: 221 DEEPDALE ROAD, PRESTON, PR1 6NY New authorisation at this operating centre will be: 100 vehicle(s)
https://www.vehicle-operator-licensing.service.gov.uk/view-details/licence/157174
Where will the buses run from in Manchester as heanor seems to far from Manchester
Quote from: Solo1 on September 19, 2019, 08:16:18 AM
Where will the buses run from in Manchester as heanor seems to far from Manchester
From the Manchester depots on the DBNW license.
Quote from: Winston on September 19, 2019, 09:06:33 AM
From the Manchester depots on the DBNW license.
take it the other depots will increase in Manchester
Wonder what they will run from heaor as it's a long way from Preston unles they are taking over your bus ops.
I assume Your Bus is becoming part of Rotala Group.
Quote from: Solo1 on September 19, 2019, 09:13:27 AM
take it the other depots will increase in Manchester
No, because the DBNW was previously increased by +200 discs using Heanor depot with an allocation on 125 + Blackpool etc prior to the First Bolton acquisition, those depots have now been removed with Bolton now added to DBNW license since being acquired:
https://www.vehicle-operator-licensing.service.gov.uk/view-details/licence/164713
Your bus appears to have ceased trading today. This may explain those disks
Quote from: Tony on October 04, 2019, 08:14:43 AM
Your bus appears to have ceased trading today. This may explain those disks
Another one bites the dust, MD resigned 19th Sept as well:
http://www.catchyourbus.co.uk
Quote from: Winston on October 04, 2019, 09:23:31 AM
Another one bites the dust, MD resigned 19th Sept as well:
http://www.catchyourbus.co.uk
Rotala looked at acquiring YourBus through its Preston Bus Ltd subsidiary, and hence why there was an additional operating centre added.
In the end we couldn't agree a deal.
Simon
Quote from: Simon Dunn on October 04, 2019, 10:34:16 AM
Rotala looked at acquiring YourBus through its Preston Bus Ltd subsidiary, and hence why there was an additional operating centre added.
In the end we couldn't agree a deal.
Simon
Thanks for the update!
Will you look at potentially acquiring some of the assets?
Quote from: Winston on October 04, 2019, 10:47:43 AM
Thanks for the update!
Will you look at potentially acquiring some of the assets?
We already own 19 vehicles - I don't think we will buy anymore. There are only 4 which are Euro 6
Would of thought with the Dunn link.to your bus / diamond would of merged the 2
Quote from: Solo1 on October 04, 2019, 04:33:39 PM
Would of thought with the Dunn link.to your bus / diamond would of merged the 2
They are two seperate companies. A listed company like Rotala will only buy another company if it will benefit shareholders.
After seeing a post on Preston Bus own facebook page it appears they are selling the remaining 5 Volvo B5LHs:
40606 PR62TON
40607 PO62LNU
40608 PO62LNF
40609 PO62LNN
40622 PF13XAC
https://www.facebook.com/PrestonBusLtd/photos/a.227893227231527/3372013306152821/?type=3
Could be this be due to the contract losses?
First two new streetdecks have arrived at Preston
https://twitter.com/mozartleonardov/status/1278061357871575041?s=21
From Lancashire Evening Post:
Preston Bus puts double deckers up for public sale as it seeks to modernise its fleet
https://www.lep.co.uk/news/transport/preston-bus-puts-double-deckers-public-sale-it-seeks-modernise-its-fleet-2906583?amp
Quote from: WyreForestShuttle on July 09, 2020, 08:55:21 AM
From Lancashire Evening Post:
Preston Bus puts double deckers up for public sale as it seeks to modernise its fleet
https://www.lep.co.uk/news/transport/preston-bus-puts-double-deckers-public-sale-it-seeks-modernise-its-fleet-2906583?amp
Wonder who will take them?
Nobody wants early hybrids do they?
;
While probably most enthusiasts understand why, it's hardly good publicity for Rotala with the average reader.
Quote from: mikestone on July 09, 2020, 07:51:10 PM
Nobody wants early hybrids do they?
;
While probably most enthusiasts understand why, it's hardly good publicity for Rotala with the average reader.
The price isn't too bad and EYMS are just doing the first B5LH straight diesel conversion, so it wouldn't surprise if if Go-Ahead didn't take a punt on them
Quote from: mikestone on July 09, 2020, 07:51:10 PM
Nobody wants early hybrids do they?
;
While probably most enthusiasts understand why, it's hardly good publicity for Rotala with the average reader.
@Tony very kindly explained on the rationale behind NXWM replacing the engines in the 1 Wolverhampton buses with much more efficient diesel engines reducing emissions amazing. Very hard even for me to find good publicity about Rotala to be fair.
But isnt the fact they are replacing buses with much more economical & environmentally friendly buses not good publicity?
Not to the general public who are constantly being told that electric and hybrid cars are the bees knees.
Quote from: WyreForestShuttle on July 09, 2020, 08:15:17 PM
@Tony very kindly explained on the rationale behind NXWM replacing the engines in the 1 Wolverhampton buses with much more efficient diesel engines reducing emissions amazing. Very hard even for me to find good publicity about Rotala to be fair.
Not all the hybrids are getting converted only 5402/9/12. I believe it's create spares for the existing E400Hs as the batteries in these are degrading faster than the volvos. There has been technological advancement in engines since those hybrids came out (7 years if they are 13 plate)
@Simon Dunn are these streetdecks pure diesel or smart hybrids like NX 67 plates onwards buses?
Quote from: SL 16 YPN on July 10, 2020, 09:30:20 PM
Not all the hybrids are getting converted only 5402/9/12. I believe it's create spares for the existing E400Hs as the batteries in these are degrading faster than the volvos. There has been technological advancement in engines since those hybrids came out (7 years if they are 13 plate)
@Simon Dunn are these streetdecks pure diesel or smart hybrids like NX 67 plates onwards buses?
The Streetdecks feature Micro Hybrid technology, as do the Streetlites. Biggest benefit being that they're LEB certified. For those who don't know, LEB certification means greater subsidy from the Government (BSOG). That's why operators are forking out extra for Smart Hybrids/Micro Hybrids.
The standard E200MMC (Voith) is also certified for LEB. Not sure on the Allison versions that a lot of smaller operators appear to be leasing these days.
See http://www.rotalaplc.com/news/rotala-announces-further-investment-in-new-vehicles.html for more details.
Quote from: SL 16 YPN on July 10, 2020, 09:30:20 PM
Not all the hybrids are getting converted only 5402/9/12. I believe it's create spares for the existing E400Hs as the batteries in these are degrading faster than the volvos. There has been technological advancement in engines since those hybrids came out (7 years if they are 13 plate)
@Simon Dunn are these streetdecks pure diesel or smart hybrids like NX 67 plates onwards buses?
@Tony gave me this answer which I am most greatfull to him for:
Tony this is just out of curiosity & nothing more following the PLC Announcement to move to a fully hybrid fleet at NX what is the reason NXWM are converting these early hybrids to diesel?@Tony reply:
The PLC has not announce it is moving to a fully hybrid fleet, it has announced it is moving to zero emission fleet. A 9 year old hybrid is worse on emissions than a five year old diesel so bringing these up to date is still a step towards zero emission
Quote from: SL 16 YPN on July 10, 2020, 09:30:20 PM
Not all the hybrids are getting converted only 5402/9/12. I believe it's create spares for the existing E400Hs as the batteries in these are degrading faster than the volvos. There has been technological advancement in engines since those hybrids came out (7 years if they are 13 plate)
@Simon Dunn are these streetdecks pure diesel or smart hybrids like NX 67 plates onwards buses?
The Preston Bus new StreetDecks are Microhybrid version 3. This means the vehicles are more fuel efficient due to modifications to stop/start technology/ the load on the engine etc. However the engine is a "normal" Euro 6 Diesel engine.
Simon
3 new Streetdecks from the outstanding batch have now arrived at Deepdale Road depot (i.e. 40805/6/7)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mjrprestonbus/
Hi Preston Bus 40406 been withdrawn?
Is 40406 withdrawn?
Ex Bournemouth streetlites 32250 & 32252 now in fleet & in service
Courtesy of Mike Rhodes:
69146/49/64/75/80 are in the process of being reinstated. Connected (presumably to replace buses which are required) with the award of tenders for services in Clitheroe/Nelson from 15 April
Looking at .Gov today, Rosso have cancelled all their Ribble Country routes & 153 Hotline Route which currently employ 23 x Mellor Strata 21 plates from 16th April. Looks as though Preston Bus may have won a big batch of tenders:
https://www.vehicle-operator-licensing.service.gov.uk/search/find-registered-local-bus-services/browse/results/?fields%5Bstatus%5D=&fields%5BacceptedDate%5D=2023-02-21&fields%5BtrafficAreas%5D%5B0%5D=C&security=ed8ba0c74a997e551dcf6aa7dfd8cb49-99b86c46d293a36e8a0017af2b8b8df7&form-actions%5Bsubmit%5D=
PC0001777/191 Cancelled
PRESTON BUS LTD
Route: Preston Bus Station to Longsands Lane
Service number: 49
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 01 May 2023
PC0001777/143 Cancelled
PRESTON BUS LTD
Route: Sharoe Green Lane, Bus Turning Circle to Cottam Way, Lea Road Roundabout via Royal Preston Hospital, Fulwood, Cadley, Ingol
Service number: 88
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 01 May 2023
PC0001777/18 Cancelled
PRESTON BUS LTD
Route: Bus Station to Holme Slack Lily Grove
Service number: 14
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 01 May 2023
30115 now in the new livery with 40406 Currently in the paintshop.
That will leave only 2 big buses in the old livery 30117 and 118
Quote from: Steveminor on August 15, 2023, 02:23:51 PM30115 now in the new livery with 40406 Currently in the paintshop.
That will leave only 2 big buses in the old livery 30117 and 118
What's the status of 40030? Is that in the paintshop with 40406?
Is there any likelihood of 30114 being put back together & repainted for Preston?
Quote from: winston on August 15, 2023, 07:04:58 PMWhat's the status of 40030? Is that in the paintshop with 40406?
Is there any likelihood of 30114 being put back together & repainted for Preston?
40030 and 40406 both due back on the rd soon in the new livery.
I don't believe 114 will be back anytime soon if at all
30501 has now transferred and is in service at Preston Bus
Quote from: Steveminor on September 08, 2023, 05:56:18 PM30501 has now transferred and is in service at Preston Bus
The first of 9 vehicles being exchanged with DBNW, Preston Bus are sending 5 x Short DF Streetlites, 2 x Streetdecks & 2 x Volvo B9TL/ Gemini's as interim fleet for Tranche 1 Franchising.
Quote from: winston on September 08, 2023, 10:59:34 PMThe first of 9 vehicles being exchanged with DBNW, Preston Bus are sending 5 x Short DF Streetlites, 2 x Streetdecks & 2 x Volvo B9TL/ Gemini's as interim fleet for Tranche 1 Franchising.
Preston - Manchester fleet movements
Out: 20157/8/66/80/1/4/6, 40716/7
In: 30501/6/9/857/8/9/61, 33002/6, 66900/69157
Information courtesy of Mike Rhodes on flickr
I am proud to announce Preston bus have been shortlisted for Shire operator of the year in this year's bus awards.
This is down to the hard work and dedication of all those involved in the operation.
Such a great team.
- PC0001777/137 (https://www.vehicle-operator-licensing.service.gov.uk/search/find-registered-local-bus-services/details/619350/)Cancelled
PRESTON BUS LTD
Route: Myercough College to Bilsborrow - Barton Grange
Service number: 401
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 04 Mar 2024 - PC0001777/115 (https://www.vehicle-operator-licensing.service.gov.uk/search/find-registered-local-bus-services/details/619349/)Cancelled
PRESTON BUS LTD
Route: PRESTON BUS STATION to CHORLEY BUS STATION via BAMBER BRIDGE, WHITTLE LE WOODS
Service number: 114
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 04 Mar 2024 - PC0001777/199 (https://www.vehicle-operator-licensing.service.gov.uk/search/find-registered-local-bus-services/details/619348/)Cancelled
PRESTON BUS LTD
Route: Preston Bus Station to Blackburn via Longridge
Service number: 45
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 04 Mar 2024 - PC0001777/110 (https://www.vehicle-operator-licensing.service.gov.uk/search/find-registered-local-bus-services/details/619347/)Cancelled
PRESTON BUS LTD
Route: Farringdon Park, Tudor Avenue to Corpus Christi Catholic Sports College via Deepdale
Service number: 962
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 04 Mar 2024
Rotala has today agreed to purchase the following used bus from Close Leasing:
32294 SL16YPG DF Wright Streetlite Cummins Euro 5 x 10.8m
Quote from: winston on May 13, 2024, 10:31:23 PMRotala has today agreed to purchase the following used bus from Close Leasing:
32294 SL16YPG DF Wright Streetlite Cummins Euro 5 x 10.8m
Omnilink replacement i assume
Another used acquisition today for PB:
20191 SK67FNF WF Wright Streetlite 9.5M Daimler Euro 6
Both this & the previous DF Streetlite will be at the painters in Hucknall, Nottingham by tomorrow.
3 Streetdecks have just been acquired from Ensign Bus for Preston, these will then release the 3 x 15 plate Volvo B9TL's (40627-629) to DBNW for Tranche 3 schools work:
| 40846 | LX71AOB |
| 40847 | LX71AOC |
| 40848 | LX71AOD |