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I saw 6815 on the 80 today, and (like AG, YW, BC and PB platinums) the rear destination read:
80 Birmingham

Does this mean all WB platinums will be adopting this format for their routes?

I'd imagine so as I've seen plenty of 74, 82 & 87 showing the same.

You need to contact NX Bus and get them to add the nBus product onto your Swift card.

I went through all this before but with Stagecoach, I documented it on my website:
https://wmbu.org.uk/2024/05/problems-using-your-nx-direct-debit-regional-travelcard-on-other-services/

But was it not there before? As it was previously accepted. I am not sure why that would change.

I can give this a try though, cheers.

Are NX direct debit bus passes no longer valid on Diamond? 

Last 2 times I've tried it now it's failed. It used to say card accepted but not anymore.

6884 tracking as the 4:25 X22 to Bartley Green but doing an X21 short working to Weoley Castle. 

I don't know how other City Centre services are faring but X21/X22 have been very late this evening and last. Seem even worse today. A few short workings going on now.

And season ticket holders.  Apparently there are 700 seats available on the service. The Villa service operates every 15 mins

It says this service will be every 15 mins too.

It seems fans are conveniently dropped off on St Andrew's Road near to the ground.

Yes, my bad. Was reading it quickly on my lunch break and had to head back.

Looks like NX have a contract to run shuttle buses to St Andrew's for every Birmingham City home game for the remainder of the season.

Good to see.

Where will they stop by the ground though? As the 17 and 60 get diverted due to Coventry Road being closed off an hour before and after kick off.

EDIT: Clearly I didn't read it properly as it will serve St Andrew's Road.

https://www.bcfc.com/pages/en/media-article/birmingham-city-and-national-express-west-midlands-team-up-to-provide-free?fbclid=IwY2xjawFeSc9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHX6_dXA2Ez2zqRk8AzFvMfhvdJREgp0kDK4iqe49ZsG_Xjfwp2IoIMA90A_aem_fNGccjmsCYYw7Olu2XO4GA

When will the Walsall buses move back as a post on Facebook said they are moving back to the old stops

I'd imagine further stop changes will happen after phase 2 is completed.

More changes to bus stops on Moor St, as the Metro works continue into the next phase.

Looks like all buses currently stopping at MS12 will no longer serve it, but 16 is not mentioned? Surely that will move too?

In any case, MS16 is in use again.

EDIT: 16 is mentioned in the initial description but not detailed below so I am guessing it will change.

https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates/upcoming-bus-stop-changes-in-birmingham-city-centre

One not on the list 6855 yesterday wasn't tracking on X21/X22.

Another NSA error. 7515 displaying X21 Weoley Castle and NSA for X21 University Station.

Not seen this before but 6881 did the X21 to Merry Hill but had NSA for X21 to Bartley Green.

Definitely showed Merry Hill on the destination displays though.

Same error on 6829.

Perhaps you're a computer expert who can write the 20,000 files needed for each garage quicker, if so there may be a job for you.

I mean, it was just an observation. But sure, be snarky and mean if you like.

What I don't understand is why some garages are still using the old style NSA and rear destination displays. I figured it would have been rolled out though all garages, but only BC, YW and PB seem have done it.
Obviously not a big issue just figured they'd all change for uniformity.