Diamond Bus - Discussion

[2206]

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I would imagine they have daily data over a prolonged period of time.
I also note you previously made reference to not being able to put your bags/shopping on the seats. Seats are for people and why can't you put your bags in your lap or on the floor like everyone else? I'm assuming you don't buy a second ticket for your bags?

[Ash]

Latest update to the 125 now on the diamond bus website with the current 25 being extended to Kidderminster as a 25A

[Westy]

Latest update to the 125 now on the diamond bus website with the current 25 being extended to Kidderminster as a 25A

One for Mark Fitchew to take a look at eventually, on his blog.

[Rachvince53]

Latest update to the 125 now on the diamond bus website with the current 25 being extended to Kidderminster as a 25A

Just to clarify the 25 will STILL run hourly between Stourbridge and Merry Hill daily on a hourly basis. 

The new 25A will follow the same route as the 25 and then continue to Kidderminster along the current 125 route. 

[Ingleboro261F]

It would be great if the 25A accepted Nbus in kidderminster 

[Rachvince53]

It would be great if the 25A accepted Nbus in Kidderminster

Diamond do have a day ticket valid in both the West Midlands and Worcestershire. Its a Zone A ticket costing £9. Its also valid in Shropshire and Warwickshire. 

[Wumpty]

Noticed two Diamond services running off route carrying passengers (unless there's something else happening?).

31 showing Mossley running along Leamore Lane from Green Lane towards Bloxwich Road, 14.15 approx.

32 turning right out of Proffitt Street onto Bloxwich Road 17.00 approx.

Anyone have any ideas why?

[Tony]

Noticed two Diamond services running off route carrying passengers (unless there's something else happening?).

31 showing Mossley running along Leamore Lane from Green Lane towards Bloxwich Road, 14.15 approx.

32 turning right out of Proffitt Street onto Bloxwich Road 17.00 approx.

Anyone have any ideas why?

Stafford Street is closed for roadworks this week

[Wumpty]

Stafford Street is closed for roadworks this week

No wonder my Mom was confused (as was I!)

[Westy]

Amazing what you miss when you have a week off work!

(Only been to Wolves this week, otherwise I've been elderly mother sitting. Expecting niece to turn up tomorrow, as it's her (and her mom's) birthday this weekend!)

[WMPTE232]

Diamond are the worst buses on the road. There drivers constantly ignore speed limits and barge there way through instead of giving way to other road users.

[2206]

Diamond are the worst buses on the road. There drivers constantly ignore speed limits and barge there way through instead of giving way to other road users.

All of the drivers? At Kidderminster alone they could have 100+ drivers. Across 5 midlands depots we are talking here if you include Tamworth.

I regularly catch these buses often the 15 to Stourport.
From what I've noticed there are a number of very happy/friendly drivers at Kidderminster Garage. Excellent customer service.

By the way he has just joined and this is the first thing he posts @Stu?

[tombzy]

All of the drivers? At Kidderminster alone they could have 100+ drivers. Across 5 midlands depots we are talking here if you include Tamworth.

I regularly catch these buses often the 15 to Stourport.
From what I've noticed there are a number of very happy/friendly drivers at Kidderminster Garage. Excellent customer service.

By the way he has just joined and this is the first thing he posts @Stu?

Could just be one grumpy feller.
With my experiences of diamond drivers it is hit or miss with most being positive, though you always would expect one or two druvers who are grumpy or just doing the job because they can rather than because they want to.

[B7RLE]

Diamond are the worst buses on the road. There drivers constantly ignore speed limits and barge there way through instead of giving way to other road users.

I'd love to know what's given you that opinion. According to busmiles, I've rode 51% of the Diamond West Midlands fleet, so a lot of Diamond buses, and most of my drivers have been fine. There's obviously going to be a few bad ones, but I've also rode 24% of the NXWM fleet and there's also a few bad ones there.

[karl724223]

Could just be one grumpy feller.
With my experiences of diamond drivers it is hit or miss with most being positive, though you always would expect one or two druvers who are grumpy or just doing the job because they can rather than because they want to.

Or maybe the driver has personal problems !