Rotala Management - Questions & Answers

[Simon Dunn]

Julia has been spotted in public service in Kidderminster apparently, and I see it back on the fleet list on bustimes... which routes (if) will Julia be on?

The vehicle has been designated to our Kidderminster depot.  They will allocate the vehicle as they see fit.

[BN]

The vehicle has been designated to our Kidderminster depot.  They will allocate the vehicle as they see fit.

Does it fit in the garage Simon? Our Tridents never did as they were too high. Or will it be maintained at Plymouth road?

[Simon Dunn]

Does it fit in the garage Simon? Our Tridents never did as they were too high. Or will it be maintained at Plymouth road?

No.  There are some outdoor ramps which we maintain the vehicle only.

[Rachvince53]

20050 is currently tracking on the 1035 service on the 64 and the 1020 service on 65 in Wolvethampton. It was previously on both the 0950 63 and 64 at the same time.

[Funnysnow18]

Hi any idea is 15006 is staying at tividale as 15007 was at tividale last week but now on a redditch service 
Thanks

[Simon Dunn]

Hi any idea is 15006 is staying at tividale as 15007 was at tividale last week but now on a redditch service
Thanks

I expect for the immediate future 15006 will stay at Tividale, but it may change as there are still a number to come.  In the main they are designed to be replacements for the Mellors, we will replace as we remove Mellors.

[BlackCountryBusSpotter]

So are all the Mellors leaving or is it just some off lease I think I heard.
Would there be any plans for any other types of Minibus to join Like Fiat/Peugeot Bluebird Orions or will it be primarily Mercs

[Funnysnow18]

I expect for the immediate future 15006 will stay at Tividale, but it may change as there are still a number to come.  In the main they are designed to be replacements for the Mellors, we will replace as we remove Mellors.

Okay thanks 

[Mayfield]

The first vehicle is a demonstrator and will be initially operated from Tividale.  I expect it will turn up on the 45, 4H, etc.



Simon

Is this still due to due to enter service 

[Ingleboro261F]

Hi Simon, Any possibility we can get plaxton centros from Redditch on the A15 or is it too much of a hassle, some of my favourite buses are plaxton centros but I do understand if there is a limit.

[Simon Dunn]

Hi Simon, Any possibility we can get plaxton centros from Redditch on the A15 or is it too much of a hassle, some of my favourite buses are plaxton centros but I do understand if there is a limit.

The A15 should be either Mellors or the New Illesbus.  Using the Centro's doesnt make sense.


Simon

[Simon Dunn]

Is this still due to due to enter service

Yes.  It is still going through certification.

[Rachvince53]

Morning Simon

Is there any chance the map and route information for Wolverhampton service 64 could be corrected. It lists the route as serving stops outside the Mander Centre and in Skinner Street but these stops no longer exist. In addition the route map shows the service using Ring Road St Marks which it does not. After the Art Gallery, there is a stop in Darlington Street and in School Street near Skinner Street. 

[Ingleboro261F]

I have a question about the I citys, do they have radio built into them and if they do are bus drivers allowed to use the radio on pubic bus routes.

[Stu]

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