Rotala Management - Questions & Answers

[WWH44L]

I have reported the vehicle to the depot and asked them to look at immediately

Morning Simon, 33019 still isn't tracking, it's on the 533 again today. 
Sounds a little better than it did but still pretty loud. 

[Westy]

Evening Simon.

Any chance of Tividale taking a look at 20888 when they have five please?

Came back on it, awful whining, it felt like something was grinding against the axle.

It was so loud, the driver didn't hear the ding for one stop & ended up passing it!

(Still , as I said to the driver, 'Could be worse. Could be one of Chaseriders!')

[Simon Dunn]

Morning Simon, 33019 still isn't tracking, it's on the 533 again today.
Sounds a little better than it did but still pretty loud.

I have reported it to the OM

[Simon Dunn]

Evening Simon.

Any chance of Tividale taking a look at 20888 when they have five please?

Came back on it, awful whining, it felt like something was grinding against the axle.

It was so loud, the driver didn't hear the ding for one stop & ended up passing it!

(Still , as I said to the driver, 'Could be worse. Could be one of Chaseriders!')

Thank you for the message.  I have asked our EM to look at it ASAP

[Rachvince53]

I understand that fares on Diamond Bus in the West Midlands are rising from 3rd July 2023. Will these be similar to the new fares NX are planning to introduce? 

[Simon Dunn]

I understand that fares on Diamond Bus in the West Midlands are rising from 3rd July 2023. Will these be similar to the new fares NX are planning to introduce?

On Tuesday there is an Enhanced Partnership vote.  It is expected that this vote will pass.  This will then mean that the West Midlands bus tickets from a Day Ticket to an Annual Ticket will be multi operator (unless they are cross boundary).  

We therefore expect that all tickets prices will be the same from 3rd July 2023.

At present we have put out a holding statement - because until this vote is passed - nothing is 100% certain.

You haven't asked this question - but the escalation in operating costs means that the fare increases need to go through.  There is not enough income in the market to sustain the current service provision.  TfWM have Bus Service Improvement Plan money which spans until March 2025 - this repurposed money/ BSOG plus and the fare increases proposed should create a more stable provision.  Fares will need to be reviewed again, on a periodic basis.  







Simon

[Jack]

14:31 54 from Hamstead Village has failed to operate. Any idea why?

[Simon Dunn]

14:31 54 from Hamstead Village has failed to operate. Any idea why?

I am advised we needed to change the vehicle

[Damo]

Hi Simon,

It's being reported by unofficial sources that Diamond South East have lost the 458, 557, 616, 663 and 814 to other operators following Surrey County Council retendering (no mention of 555). I was just wondering if you were able/prepared to confirm is this is or isn't accurate?

Thanks in advance,

[Simon Dunn]

Hi Simon,

It's being reported by unofficial sources that Diamond South East have lost the 458, 557, 616, 663 and 814 to other operators following Surrey County Council retendering (no mention of 555). I was just wondering if you were able/prepared to confirm is this is or isn't accurate?

Thanks in advance,

Yes, on retender we have lost these services.

[WalsallBuses2007]

Not surprised profits not as high when you got the driver of 32233 on the 20:30 31 letting passengers on for free just waving them forward nothing wrong with the ticket machine as people could scan just waved past people with money hope this driver can have a little bit of a talking to 

[WWH44L]

I have reported it to the OM

Morning Simon, 33019 at Bolton is still not tracking. Last tracked on 22nd May but it's out again today on the 533 service. Not sure what the issue with it is though. 

[Simon Dunn]

Not surprised profits not as high when you got the driver of 32233 on the 20:30 31 letting passengers on for free just waving them forward nothing wrong with the ticket machine as people could scan just waved past people with money hope this driver can have a little bit of a talking to

we will review CCTV 

[Simon Dunn]

Morning Simon, 33019 at Bolton is still not tracking. Last tracked on 22nd May but it's out again today on the 533 service. Not sure what the issue with it is though.

We have been awaiting parts.  I am advised it should be back in service tomorrow


Simon

[hlliwmai]

What is happening with 30833 & 30834 will these be reinstated at Kidderminster or Redditch or will some vehicles be going to Preston Bus