Diamond Bus - Discussion

[Reece]

Which bus do you think is the most expensive in the diamond fleet?

Diamond Signature 30030 Mercedes Citaro BF60OFA
https://flic.kr/p/p3gzwA Exterior
https://flic.kr/p/d6zvq5 Interior

[Trident 4194]

Diamond Signature 30030 Mercedes Citaro BF60OFA
https://flic.kr/p/p3gzwA Exterior
https://flic.kr/p/d6zvq5 Interior

Think I've Ben on that, not sure though, I've been on one merc citaro signature anyway. Are they all the same?

[Liberator9]

Think I've Ben on that, not sure though, I've been on one merc citaro signature anyway. Are they all the same?

@Trident 4194

The 60 reg Citaro has a different interior to the other two - the 2009 and early 2010 Citaros have lower back seats, but are still leather. This video by nxwmbusfan1999 gives a good shot of it.

[Trident 4194]

Does anyone know why diamond value buses keep making really loud noises, they don't seem very healthy !

[Solo1]

former Arriva volo b8RLE now painted on 16 last night but why is in in this livery & not  in blue https://www.flickr.com/photos/stanjack/17638462846/in/dateposted-public/

[tank90]

former Arriva volo b8RLE now painted on 16 last night but why is in in this livery & not  in blue https://www.flickr.com/photos/stanjack/17638462846/in/dateposted-public/

That is a good question one we will have to ask Simon about. I have a feeling it maybe due to it being a demonstrator I'm not sure with out asking Simon.

[James4368]

Anyone who wants photo of
30166 B8RLE its on 50
Picture- https://www.flickr.com/photos/115199517@N06/17541519649/in/dateposted-public/

[Trident 4194]

I know diamond are hated by many, but I just can't help liking them, every bus is somehow different and the customer skills are first class. Really do hope diamond continue to grow In the West Midlands area. There vehicles are always clean, sometimes unreliable but you get that with every company. The only vehicles I hate are the value branded buses in the rotala fleet. All the vehicles look in good conditions, exterior and interior.

Long live diamond
Well done @Simon Dunn and the rest

[BU07 LGO]

I know diamond are hated by many, but I just can't help liking them, every bus is somehow different and the customer skills are first class. Really do hope diamond continue to grow In the West Midlands area. There vehicles are always clean, sometimes unreliable but you get that with every company. The only vehicles I hate are the value branded buses in the rotala fleet. All the vehicles look in good conditions, exterior and interior.

Long live diamond
Well done @Simon Dunn and the rest

I quite like diamond, but think its a bit unfair how they gave the 56 hybridsw then topok them away, I often see clapped out darts on the 56 at rush hour with standing passengers

[Alex]

I might as well give my 2 pence on this:

My opinion of Diamond is generally quite positive. I used to use the 303 and 326 quite regularly when both were run by Diamond (I still use the 326, as it is the best route for getting to my nan's, but the 303, not so). When both services were ran by Diamond, i noticed that they were punctual on both (same with the old 342, then the 41), and the communication skills of the drivers were first class, at least in comparison to Arriva (I have nothing against Arriva, as on Evenings and Sundays, i don't have much of a choice). The same goes for the 301/302, and the 4/4H, if ever i have to use any of these services, i will often let an NX bus pass, and wait for the Diamond bus, as the drivers are generally nice and punctual, at least when i used them, they were. The livery, while basic, is attractive, and smart (again, in my opinion) and the buses are decent (even the Value branded buses, as they are the only buses i can actually fall asleep on)

Apologies if i've said anything controversial ::)

[James4368]

South Lanc's Tempo T800SLT 58
was at Long Acre depot today

https://www.flickr.com/photos/115199517@N06/17847519670/in/dateposted/

[the trainbasher]

South Lanc's Tempo T800SLT 58
was at Long Acre depot today

https://www.flickr.com/photos/115199517@N06/17847519670/in/dateposted/

Apparently 30538 has been there a couple of days. Could it be in to go to repainted into Diamond livery?

[James4368]

Apparently 30538 has been there a couple of days. Could it be in to go to repainted into Diamond livery?

30508 was there today couldn't get pic as south lanc T77SLT was parked infront of it

[PM]

The B8RLE was on the 16 today, and 30508

30508 in blue @Matt ?

[Chris2301]

How does rotalas fleet numbering work? Is it a bit like Stagecoach