Prospect Coaches

[IMarkeh]

Don't forget Thandi exiting Flixbus too. Things seem to have stabilsed at Flixbus UK of late, hopefully they're treating their sub-contractors better!?

Oh yes, I forgot about them. I need to do a list really and keep track of it all. 

Things are more stable but is that because operators have longer contracts and higher penalties for coming out of the contract? That would match what MW has said that operators can't wait for the contract to be over. 

Or is it that more operators are being treated better and now the brand is more established in the UK, passenger numbers are there to enable the profit sharing to happen?

Only the operators know. I do think the situation between Ridley's and Flixbus though will have sent shockwaves through Flixbus HQ.

[karl724223]

0600am this morning 3 green Flix bus coaches sat in yard 

[midlandred2003]

0600am this morning 3 green Flix bus coaches sat in yard

Unfortunately not there at 1400

[Mayfield]

They've not wasted any time

[a4 funcool 2022]

Do the old Plaxton profiles still run in Prospect coaches?

[Rachvince53]

Do the old Plaxton profiles still run in Prospect coaches?

According to the list on buslists.uk (last updated 5th Nov 2024) there are still Plaxton Profile bodied Dennis Javelins in active use although the list is stated as being incomplete

[a4 funcool 2022]

According to the list on buslists.uk (last updated 5th Nov 2024) there are still Plaxton Profile bodied Dennis Javelins in active use although the list is stated as being incomplete

Ah ok 

[a4 funcool 2022]

What happened to the other coaches like the plaxton premiere and king long?

[B61 ANDREW]

King Long's PA63NAN/LNZ and PG62LNG/KNG all reported having gone to Ireland with Universal of Portlaoise. But PA63LNZ is now reported with an operator in Mansfield. 

[B61 ANDREW]

What I assume to be a new Irizar in Flixbus livery noted on the depot at lunchtime today , no registration plate on the rear though. Also noted was the recent Mercs mini added to the fleet - RX74OWZ. 

[B61 ANDREW]

What I assume to be a new Irizar in Flixbus livery noted on the depot at lunchtime today , no registration plate on the rear though. Also noted was the recent Mercs mini added to the fleet - RX74OWZ.

I forgot to add that that two Irizars that were formerly with Luckett of Fareham were also in the yard - HN69YVT and YP17FLL.

[midlandred2003]

I forgot to add that that two Irizars that were formerly with Luckett of Fareham were also in the yard - HN69YVT and YP17FLL.

I presume HN69YVT is a re reg I saw it in there yard last November but not seen it on the road.

[B61 ANDREW]

HN69YVT reported as previously carrying WCR474. YP17FLL previously carried VFJ687. Thanks to 'Busview' for this info.

[midlandred2003]

HN69YVT reported as previously carrying WCR474. YP17FLL previously carried VFJ687. Thanks to 'Busview' for this info.

Thanks for that .

[B61 ANDREW]

Two new Irizars in Flixbus livery in the yard today - YT25DHE and YT25DHF.