Diamond Bus - Discussion

[winston]

Do the HEC darts have DIAMOND logos yet out of interest Sam?

From what I have seen most do on at least one part of the bus (not necessarily both sides, front and back!!) and one or two don't.
I will try to have a look this week if I can and report back...

They ran with Royal Bath logos for a few days after arriving..... that was interesting

Thanks :)
Would you say MPDs and solos are too small for Kidderminster services and that full size darts are needed on a few?

I would think so, that I why older full size Darts were drafted in, but sounds as though more are still needed

[StourportSam]

Do the HEC darts have DIAMOND logos yet out of interest Sam?

From what I have seen most do on at least one part of the bus (not necessarily both sides, front and back!!) and one or two don't.
I will try to have a look this week if I can and report back...

They ran with Royal Bath logos for a few days after arriving..... that was interesting

Thanks :)
Would you say MPDs and solos are too small for Kidderminster services and that full size darts are needed on a few?

Oh yes on the routes mentioned above and a few more, but MPDs are suitable for routes like the 4/5/133 etc.

[broma1k]

Travelled home tonight on the 72 to the Clock Garage on 21009 fully fitted with seats belts.

[John]

Travelled home tonight on the 72 to the Clock Garage on 21009 fully fitted with seats belts.

That was on the 424 today, so it comes off the 424 after finishing and onto the 72 in the evening

[PM]

It's a nice bus 21009...

[nitromatt1]

Noticed there was a new Eclipse on the 002 yesterday, along with 1-2 Royale Centros. There seem to be 2 or 3 branded buses missing each day now, I wonder where they are (in addition to 30808)?

[PM]

Noticed there was a new Eclipse on the 002 yesterday, along with 1-2 Royale Centros. There seem to be 2 or 3 branded buses missing each day now, I wonder where they are (in addition to 30808)?

Is 30806 on there still or is that having some attention do we think after the incidents mentioned on here?

[nitromatt1]

Noticed there was a new Eclipse on the 002 yesterday, along with 1-2 Royale Centros. There seem to be 2 or 3 branded buses missing each day now, I wonder where they are (in addition to 30808)?

Is 30806 on there still or is that having some attention do we think after the incidents mentioned on here?

I saw 30806 the other day, Saturday possibly, so it is still out and about I think

[PM]

Noticed there was a new Eclipse on the 002 yesterday, along with 1-2 Royale Centros. There seem to be 2 or 3 branded buses missing each day now, I wonder where they are (in addition to 30808)?

Is 30806 on there still or is that having some attention do we think after the incidents mentioned on here?

I saw 30806 the other day, Saturday possibly, so it is still out and about I think

Thanks for the update on that. Seems strange as b7rles are normally so reliable...

[bwsau cymru]

must say its great to see diamond buses busy. been on the 82 on Monday and it was a standing load and on Friday I was on it with a load of 48 people into Coventry. also great to see over 26 people on a 4 service out of west brom. this I think happened because the driver went straight onto their stand after one left rather than parking up. goes to show what can be done!!

[Liberator9]

82 was packed when I saw it the other day which is good to see and the majority of the drivers are very helpful and friendly. However I have got a few gripes with them; great to have a Solihull signature S2 not turn up on Thursday leaving me stuck in Solihull for 40 minutes after a flawless red and whites performance for the past week. I decided to ask the driver on the next S2 if he knew why the S2 didn't turn up (e.g breakdown) and the response I get is "Are you sure you didn't miss it?" some things still need improving.

[vinh1000]

82 is really good and well used

Usually get the 3:10/4:10 or 5:10
3:10 same people get on at one stop like a group of 15 people

Shame sadly traffic particually after Catherine-De-Barnes and Coventry makes it late sometimes

[PM]

Glad to hear some routes are doing well and hopefully repaints/return promotion in the future and possibly some bigger buses in the future will really help!

[nitromatt1]

Royale Centro 30824 is on the 243 tonight, I do wonder sometimes...

Also Solo 20542 was on the 99 today (alongside 20002, 20502 and I think 20544), first time I've seen anything other than an MPD on there

[the trainbasher]

Also Solo 20542 was on the 99 today (alongside 20002, 20502 and I think 20544), first time I've seen anything other than an MPD on there

It's twin 20541 was on the 226W yesterday too!