West Bromwich Garage

[18WilliamsLi]

Is that the same 5 that carries full loads on double 

Sutton Coldfield one and also they should debrand the 22xx 40 brands as they are on 43

[Tony]

Sutton Coldfield one and also they should debrand the 22xx 40 brands as they are on 43

Yes, the one that regularly leaves Sutton Coldfield with full double decks, what makes you think that is a good route for Scanias?

[18WilliamsLi]

Yes, the one that regularly leaves Sutton Coldfield with full double decks, what makes you think that is a good route for Scanias?

Straight line and also quiter

[Tony]

Straight line and also quiter

I've just told you it is not quieter, it carries full loads, and what has straight line got to do with it?

[karl724223]

I've just told you it is not quieter, it carries full loads, and what has straight line got to do with it?

straight lines look pretty on bustimes 😂

[Ginger66]

They need to stop putting scanias on 12/13 it's to busy people standing at front

I have seen double deckers on both 12/12a and 13.   It might be to do with maintenance as well why a certain vehicle is used.  

I sometimes catch the 12/12a 13 around 3:30 have had no issues, bar the odd occasion when the scanner for phone is low down 

[Sh4318]

In fairness, the 3/3A and 89 have been largely relegated to Enviro 200s to allow Scanias to appear on the 12/13s and 80. That being said, even when WB & PE joint ran the 12/13s, single deck B7RLEs weren't an uncommon sight

[BK63 YWP]

@18WilliamsLi please tell me, what is your qualifications for running a bus service? Btw being a full time spotter doesn't count.... 

[Jack]

The 5 is a mix of Doubles and Singles and there's some boards you wouldn't put an Omnilink on. When I have had singles on the 12/13's they've always coped fine, in fact those routes have always traditionally been single. When I've had some doubles on there the loads would easily cope with a single decker. Quite clearly you don't use the 5 or see the loadings.

[979]

Problem is too many schools along these services resulting in loading issues also I had a passenger attempting to get on from Morrisons 5-ways during the evening peak with a pushchair on a full standing load Scania which I refused and she said driver I have already been waiting 30 minutes for the 13, I apologised and said the 13 is a 30 minute service.

[Trident 4194]

The 47 has always struck me as a weird service for a decker unless it has school traffic on it 

[EK40]

Straight line and also quiter

When has the 5 been quiet lol, even taking it after peak times on a short service terminating short at kingstanding it still can fill up a g1 (from wb)

[979]

The 47 has always struck me as a weird service for a decker unless it has school traffic on it

It does and non compliant deckers are usually allocated to these local services.

[frostjay974]

The 12/12a should be re allocated to PN imo the Volvo b7s and e400 mmc suited them better
I dont understand why the 11 hadn't remained at walsall so the 12 wouldn't be displaced at PN

[2206]

The 12/12a should be re allocated to PN imo the Volvo b7s and e400 mmc suited them better
I dont understand why the 11 hadn't remained at walsall so the 12 wouldn't be displaced at PN

I'm sure whoever allocated the 12/12A to WB likely knows better. WB lost some routes recently 45/46/48 Northfield section, etc so presumably have more drivers and buses for the route.
And also it probably makes sense having whole route at one garage again.