Manchester Bus Tours Ltd, owned by Phillip Higgs of Catch22Bus and Classic Bus North West infamy has decided that the Midlands is their next place to launch a bus tour in Birmingham.
https://www.vehicle-operator-licensing.service.gov.uk/search/find-registered-local-bus-services/details/515302/ refers to the service application.
Wonder where they will store the bus overnight
Won't it just be the brum buzz Olympian using his o licences
I think you find the bus that was used on the Brum tour was
Scrapped saw pic on Facebook about been withdrawn
My point was maybe it's that company.
Quote from: Steveminor on February 15, 2018, 11:23:15 AM
My point was maybe it's that company.
Kings Norton Coaches used to run the Olympian on the Birmingham Tour
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on February 15, 2018, 03:53:14 PM
Kings Norton Coaches used to run the Olympian on the Birmingham Tour
Kings Norton Coaches operated it, but the tour and bus were owned by someone else.
Quote from: Tony on October 15, 2012, 10:03:40 PM
Kings Norton Coaches own Leyland Olympian A 134 SMA which runs the Birmingham Sightseeing Tour on behalf of a company based in harborne, which doesn't have a PSV Operators Licence. Previously, Central Connect and Johnson's have had the contract and been the registered owners of this vehicle.
Minor correction, Kings Norton coaches 'operate' A134 SMA' it is owned by the lady that runs the Birmingham tour
Was previously operated by Central Connect and Johnsons if I remember correctly?
Less than a week to go now. Has anyone heard any more or seen the tour advertised? :o
Quote from: Steveminor on February 15, 2018, 11:23:15 AM
My point was maybe it's that company.
The original post told you who's company it is. He has collected opentop Olympian P534 EFL from Stagecoach today
And V168 MEV was acquired earlier in the month:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/16645519@N07/40025231894/in/dateposted/
Confirmed by the operator is that the tour will commence on 5th May. (Sightseeing Leeds follows on 19 May).
A further acquisition is V154 MEV.
I understand W501 RBB was out on route trials in Birmingham today (Sightseeing Manchester livery).
Quote from: Solo1 on February 15, 2018, 08:48:14 AM
I think you find the bus that was used on the Brum tour was
Scrapped saw pic on Facebook about been withdrawn
Not so - a new life awaits overseas...See the Big Brum Buz thread.
Quote from: tjwpsv on March 28, 2018, 08:03:00 PM
Confirmed by the operator is that the tour will commence on 5th May. (Sightseeing Leeds follows on 19 May).
A further acquisition is V154 MEV.
Is there any timetable for this tour, if it is supposed to start next week?
Nothing on a Google search for the tour unless going to announce it on Monday
I have been notified by the company that the introduction of the service has been put back by 2 weeks. :'(
Quote from: Solo1 on April 29, 2018, 07:59:38 PM
Nothing on a Google search for the tour unless going to announce it on Monday
The company is currently advertising for drivers on indeed.co.uk...
https://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/Oakwood-Travel-Services-Ltd/jobs/Bus-Driver-Sightseeing-Tour-ff09ad6c6724feb6?q=bus&vjs=3
Which operator will have the bus parked at their depot over night
This has now appeared on-line - although the leaflet quotes the previously intended starting date of 5th May...
http://visitbirmingham.com/what-to-do/attractions/sightseeing-birmingham/
Where will they store the bus overnight
Quote from: Solo1 on May 16, 2018, 08:35:48 PM
Where will they store the bus overnight
Brewer Street Coach Park
The service commenced today using Trident W501 RBB.
The Birmingham tour branded bus will be here in 2 weeks I was told 0
Quote from: tjwpsv on May 19, 2018, 08:56:49 PM
The service commenced today using Trident W501 RBB.
caught a photo of it on Broad Street (Gas Street Basin)
click here (http://flic.kr/p/25XcPDz)