Diamond Bus - Discussion

I love Walsall buses · October 01, 2018, 11:17:21 PM

Quote from: Winston on October 01, 2018, 11:13:45 PM
PD0001374/487 Registered (Short notice)
DIAMOND BUS LTD
Route: Wednesbury Bus Station to West Bromwich Bus Station via Hill Top
Service number: 64
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 08 Oct 2018

PD0001374/447 Registered (Short notice)
DIAMOND BUS LTD
Route: Stourbridge bus Station to Stourbridge Bus Station via Brockmoor
Service number: 250 (251)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 28 Oct 2018

So will they not be withdrawn

winston · October 01, 2018, 11:18:41 PM

Quote from: I love Walsall buses on October 01, 2018, 11:17:21 PM
So will they not be withdrawn

No, Diamond have registered the majority of 250/1 journeys commercially & are taking over the 64 from Igo early.

BK63 YWP · October 01, 2018, 11:27:59 PM

How come Igo is surrendering some routes early are they in trouble?

winston · October 01, 2018, 11:30:26 PM

Quote from: SL 16 YPN on October 01, 2018, 11:27:59 PM
How come Igo is surrendering some routes early are they in trouble?

I understand they're struggling for drivers which is causing operational issues.

Solo1 · October 02, 2018, 07:29:16 AM

Quote from: Winston on October 01, 2018, 11:30:26 PM
I understand they're struggling for drivers which is causing operational issues.

cant the ring& ride drivers help out

metrocity · October 02, 2018, 07:55:55 AM

Quote from: Solo1 on October 02, 2018, 07:29:16 AM
cant the ring& ride drivers help out

Most of those drivers will only be qualified to drive vehicles with capacity up to 16 seats

Solo1 · October 02, 2018, 08:11:32 AM

Quote from: metrocity on October 02, 2018, 07:55:55 AM
Most of those drivers will only be qualified to drive vehicles with capacity up to 16 seats

ok what's the difference between 16 seat & a primo driving

Tony · October 02, 2018, 08:15:03 AM

Quote from: Solo1 on October 02, 2018, 08:11:32 AM
ok what's the difference between 16 seat & a primo driving

License entitlement

Solo1 · October 02, 2018, 09:39:34 AM

Quote from: Tony on October 02, 2018, 08:15:03 AM
License entitlement

can they apply to increase to a minibus to drive a psv bus

Tony · October 02, 2018, 09:42:02 AM

Quote from: Solo1 on October 02, 2018, 09:39:34 AM
can they apply to increase to a minibus to drive a psv bus

Of course they can, but it is a completely seperate license, so would have to take another driving test

Steveminor · October 02, 2018, 10:13:03 AM

On top of that remember there is all that discussion over whether section 22 permits can be used on stage carriage service a decision is due by the end of the year. Could be fun if blue or green discs are required as most igo ones are white!!

Westy · October 02, 2018, 04:32:35 PM

Hmm.

One wonders if Igo will be around in the long term then?

the trainbasher · October 02, 2018, 06:02:06 PM

Another ex Hanson's route gone now...

the trainbasher · October 02, 2018, 06:04:29 PM

As an aside, anyone know what the new livery looks like?

I love Walsall buses · October 02, 2018, 06:35:56 PM

Is 20974 and 30120 withdrawn or out of use
And what garage is 30003 at please

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