Service 29 vandalism and anti-social behaviour affecting Walsall buses

[I love Walsall buses]

According to Twitter,  the 29 is being diverted tonight, but is this the first time for ages,  or has it been on diversion all this time, as it was mentioned previously it was on diversion for the foreseeable?

Yes on diversion tonight this is the 1st time since January it has been diverted

[Wumpty]

According to Twitter,  the 29 is being diverted tonight, but is this the first time for ages,  or has it been on diversion all this time, as it was mentioned previously it was on diversion for the foreseeable?

29 maintains its normal line of route and is diverted as required. Thankfully, the instances of ASB are infrequent, though this doesn't make it any less important or a danger to drivers and passengers.

[Westy]

Little something from Wednesfield Police on Twitter!

Due to recent reports of ASB and criminal behaviour caused by gangs of youths, the team are continuing to put on high visibility patrols on the local bus routes from Bentley Bridge  through to Ashmore Park. https://t.co/lkRJtAExd6

[Wumpty]

Little something from Wednesfield Police on Twitter!

Due to recent reports of ASB and criminal behaviour caused by gangs of youths, the team are continuing to put on high visibility patrols on the local bus routes from Bentley Bridge  through to Ashmore Park. https://t.co/lkRJtAExd6

This is a locally organised initiative between Wednesfield NHT and NXWM Wolverhampton and no directly linked to Safer Travel Teams.

The Police regularly use the 59 to travel between Wednesfield Police Station and the edge of their patch on Ashmore Park and the idea is to provide a high visibility patrol in the process. To be fair to Wednesfield NHT, they are one of the most proactive NHTs in the area and I don't see why the NHT for Blakenall couldn't operate a similar initiative.

[Westy]

From Mp Jane Steventon Facebook page.

(Suggested for me apparently!)

🚌 UPDATE ON 59 BUS ISSUES 🚌

I have been in contact with Wolverhampton's Chief Superintendent and the Wednesfield Police team regarding anti-social behaviour on the 59 bus towards Ashmore Park. I am pleased to say that, as per my request, local officers have increased patrols and have been travelling on the route. There have been no further incidents for the last week and a half.

I did request a public meeting but unfortunately this hasn't proved possible. However dates and venues for local PACT meetings with neighbourhood police officers are being arranged, so please do attend if you have concerns.

The police are also working with schools to target early intervention on anti-social behaviour and bullying issues. I will continue to monitor the situation and keep in touch with the police.

[Westy]

Are they playing up again in Underhill?

According to Twitter,  there's an issue,  with no service between Scotlands & Underhill!

[Westy]

Note, according to BusTimes.org, 6757 has the dubious pleasure of operating the 29 this evening.

The Platties have decent cameras & recording equipment ISTR.

[WalsallBuses2007]

Note, according to BusTimes.org, 6757 has the dubious pleasure of operating the 29 this evening.

The Platties have decent cameras & recording equipment ISTR.

I heard tonight the 29 has no bus on tonight due to a driver shortage its already gone back to the garage

[WalsallBuses2007]

Thought this would be the appropriate thread 1879 has driven past me in leamore (not in service) with Graffiti written on the side of the bus

[Westy]

Thought this would be the appropriate thread 1879 has driven past me in leamore (not in service) with Graffiti written on the side of the bus

According to Bustimes.Org, it was last tracked at Caldmore on the 4M.

Don't tell me, they're starting to have a go down there?

[Westy]

29 on diversion via Leamore, according to Twitter,  as the little darlings are playing up by Rycroft Cemetery!

[Westy]

According to my WB based sister, who is a member of a Blakenall related FB group, buses have been pulled from the route today, due to being bricked on Harden Road!

[Westy]

There's been a Platinum on Wa 41 lately.

Have they been playing up on that route?

(Spotted a standard bus on a X51 the other day!)

[Westy]

https://www.west-midlands.police.uk/node/2777

Let's hope as it's been nice weather lately, the deterrent of a Section 60 in the area(see the Twitter link on the page!) will make the locals think twice before starting anything in the area!

[Bob]

https://www.west-midlands.police.uk/node/2777

Let's hope as it's been nice weather lately, the deterrent of a Section 60 in the area(see the Twitter link on the page!) will make the locals think twice before starting anything in the area!

With it being Blakenall, theyve probably had their cost of living benefits payments to pi## up the wall 🤣🤣