Rotala Management - Questions & Answers

[RobertJ21a]

I am not aware that MCV Evoras provide an electric version.  The last conversation we had with Volvo, was around buying 67 buses for Tranche 1 in Manchester.  Volvo signed an order, and then refused to deliver to the agreed order.  I am sure you can understand, our hesitation around any future relationship after that.

So - No.  Volvo were never under consideration. 

If people do not deliver on their commitments when you are spending £10 million, what hope do you have?

Well done, I wish more operators would take similar action. Volvo, of all people should know that a good reputation can be easily lost.

[Simon Dunn]

Well done, I wish more operators would take similar action. Volvo, of all people should know that a good reputation can be easily lost.

Thank you.

[Mkinson2224]

Overall there are too many buses in Burton.  We will remove a few.  In addition, PVR will drop when the DRT PVR reduces by 1, and the Branston Bridge re-opens.

15010 has already moved from Burton to Redditch.  Redditch has a 1 PVR increase on a TfWM DRT scheme from Monday.

Will the 22 still have a sprinter on it or will a E200 be ran on it now?

[tombzy]

I am not aware that MCV Evoras provide an electric version.  The last conversation we had with Volvo, was around buying 67 buses for Tranche 1 in Manchester.  Volvo signed an order, and then refused to deliver to the agreed order.  I am sure you can understand, our hesitation around any future relationship after that.

So - No.  Volvo were never under consideration. 

If people do not deliver on their commitments when you are spending £10 million, what hope do you have?

Just wondering, if you do not wish to answer you havent got to however what bus types are you looking at investing in?

[Simon Dunn]

Just wondering, if you do not wish to answer you havent got to however what bus types are you looking at investing in?

A lot of our decisions now are heavily influenced by National and  Local government.  

We have New Mellor's on order - due July for Eccles.  This is a TfGM requirement, and we need  narrow buses for the route.  

We have 7 x New E200's MMC's coming for Preston Bus - as a result of Lancashire County Council contract tender awards.

We will order another 9 electrics for Burton as a result of Levelling up Funding / ZEBRA2 funding.   

[Simon Dunn]

Will the 22 still have a sprinter on it or will a E200 be ran on it now?

Moving the bus out to Redditch will not impact the allocation of buses.  As I said - we have a PVR reduction on the Lichfield DRT scheme.

[Jay71]

Service 42. Very poor service last night & the previous night. Same driver both  nights 

[Simon Dunn]

Service 42. Very poor service last night & the previous night. Same driver both  nights

Can you explain what was poor.

[Mkinson2224]

Moving the bus out to Redditch will not impact the allocation of buses.  As I said - we have a PVR reduction on the Lichfield DRT scheme.

How come you not transferred any Solo to burton?

[Jay71]

Can you explain what was poor.

Poor timekeeping from 8pm onwards. Services running 10+mins late 

[Simon Dunn]

How come you not transferred any Solo to burton?

Burton has more than enough buses to cover  service.  As the electrics go in, we will continue to remove buses.

Why would we there move a Solo to Burton, which would be the only vehicle of its type.

[Ryan Hack]

What is happening with Prestons 30501?

[Mkinson2224]

Burton has more than enough buses to cover  service.  As the electrics go in, we will continue to remove buses.

Why would we there move a Solo to Burton, which would be the only vehicle of its type.

I think a solo would be better for service 22 the a sprinter.

I am currently on MetroCity 30995 on the 9 and there coolant leaking at the back and it's dripping everywhere.

[Simon Dunn]

Poor timekeeping from 8pm onwards. Services running 10+mins late

We will investigate this - thank you for bringing this to my attention.

[Simon Dunn]

What is happening with Prestons 30501?

At some point it will be removed.