Rotala Management - Questions & Answers

[Simon Dunn]

20161 has had a new display fitted at the front it works fine but half of it looks like its gonna fall through it hasn't been fitted properly.

Thank you - I will get looked into.

[Simon Dunn]

Hi Simon

Hope its OK to ask this question. I see from your comments re Electric buses for Burton that " this commitment means that we have also invested in new infrastructure at our Burton depot to support the operation of electric buses moving forward."

Successful bid delivers more green buses - Staffordshire County Council Newsroom

Does that mean Burton will have an electric substation or equivalent that allows for future electric buses to arrive without the need for further work on the local grid. i.e that Burton would have the potential to go full (or more) electric without any further grid upgrades? I ask in the assumption that any further upgrades to the power supply could add extra delay and expense whenever it was to happen.

We have placed an order for the installation of a sub station.   This should be complete during October/November.  We believe this will allow Burton to go full electric. 

We are working with Staffordshire on this project.  We are adhering to their procurement rules and together  we have a tender pending for the installation of 15 charging points. For the whole fleet to be electrified we will need more charging points.


Simon

[WalsallBuses2007]

Hi Simon 

Could you find out why 30923 didn't complete the 22:35 32 service to Walsall turned up at Lower Farm and just went Not in Service with no explanation

[Simon Dunn]

Hi Simon

Could you find out why 30923 didn't complete the 22:35 32 service to Walsall turned up at Lower Farm and just went Not in Service with no explanation

I am advised that the bus had to return to the depot following someone vomiting on the vehicle.


Simon

[Jay71]

40819 Tonight this bus was the 1900 16a from Digbeth to WB. Bus arrived at WB fifteen. Then it turns into the 2010  42.
Was the this service cancelled because the driver had to have a legal break?

[Buslad02]

Just out of curiosity, what's the reason for the switch from Wrightbus to ADL recently for new vehicles? I take it will be down to ADL still having a large diesel option available to buy at dealer stock?

[Simon Dunn]

40819 Tonight this bus was the 1900 16a from Digbeth to WB. Bus arrived at WB fifteen. Then it turns into the 2010  42.
Was the this service cancelled because the driver had to have a legal break?

Was what cancelled?

[Simon Dunn]

Just out of curiosity, what's the reason for the switch from Wrightbus to ADL recently for new vehicles? I take it will be down to ADL still having a large diesel option available to buy at dealer stock?

We have reduced the number of vehicles we have overall.  We have decided to sell some of the earlier Euro 6 vehicles to buy new.  ADL have stock of Euro 6 / Wrights don't.


Simon

[Jay71]

Was what cancelled?

Last night. The 2010  42 from West Brom to Tipton

[Simon Dunn]

Last night. The 2010  42 from West Brom to Tipton

I have looked at the trip you refer to.  The trip concerned as you say operated a 16a before and was late as a result of congestion.  Before operating the 42 he was supposed to take a legal rest period.  The late operation meant that he failed to take his break and this journey was lost a result.

Looking at the event now with the benefit of hindsight, this journey should have operated with a delay.  There is sufficient stand time on the next two journeys for him to make time up.  I have discussed this with the Supervisor on duty.

I am sorry if you were waiting for this journey.



Simon

[2206]

32258 is displaying 8 Rifle Range on the blinds this afternoon. Though the service was renumbered to 1 a few weeks ago.

[Seal]

Hi Simon,

I noticed that Diamond North West now has a Mellor Strata that has come from Preston Bus. Is this the only one that is coming down, and is it permanent?

On the topic of Diamond North West, could you provide any update on the running of the 356 and when it's High Grove diversion will end, as this road was served well by the previous company. Also, is there a set date that all your vehicles have to be painted and refurbished by, for example the Preston Mellor strata?

In general, I have noticed that in many of your divisions have gone to more ADL products instead of wright, was changing manufacturer preference due to the streetlite ending production meaning their only EU6 option was the hawk, which isn't widely in the UK?

TIA for your response

[tbrookes]

Hello Simon front destination blind on 20158 isn't working

[Simon Dunn]

32258 is displaying 8 Rifle Range on the blinds this afternoon. Though the service was renumbered to 1 a few weeks ago.

Thank you.  I will pick this up with the depot.

[Simon Dunn]

Hello Simon front destination blind on 20158 isn't working

Thank you.  I will pick this up with Preston.