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Started by Nathan4775, April 18, 2012, 06:16:51 PM

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Which of the hybrids do you prefer?

Volvo B5LH
45 (55.6%)
Enviro400H
36 (44.4%)

Total Members Voted: 81

Nathan4775

Is it possible that Birmighams Hyrbid buses can be placed on other routes in Birmingham not just the 22/23 on Sundays, becuase if im correct the 22/23 only need 4 buses as they operate every 30 mins. So therfore meaning there is still 14 hyrbid buses left over

IF ITS POSSIBLE some could be placed elsewhere on Sundays to Brighten some routes up e.g. some on the 24/97/14 probally the 61/63/45/47 if theres any left just to Brighten the routes up a little. Or is that not possible ?

I think it would look qutie nice to see a Hybrid bus working the 14 of a Sunday or on the 97 i know a Hybrid Volvo B5L got onto the 97 before an looked quite good on there in my eyes .
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Is it possible for NXWM to invest in some more of these great buses for other garage e.g. WB/YW/PB
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Zach Jordan

Hybrids do run the 24 from time to time, and I have seen them making an appearance on Sunday's. It would seem logical to use them (presuming drivers are type trained!). I suppose the lack of use on Sundays is probably the reason they're still shiny, compared to the diesel Enviro400s we had around the same time (although they aren't too bad!)... they must be given a good polishing each weekend! :)
Zach Jordan

Nathan4775

I must say BC hyrbids are very clean, no graffiti, no little, no burn marks in the seats just how all uses should be
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Stu

Even buses deserve a day off!  ;D
My locals:
2 - Birmingham to Maypole | 3 - Birmingham to Yardley Wood
11A/C - Birmingham Outer Circle | 27 - Yardley Wood to Frankley
76 - Solihull to Northfield | 169 - Solihull to Kings Heath

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Phil

Quote from: NathanJC on April 18, 2012, 06:16:51 PM
Is it possible that Birmighams Hyrbid buses can be placed on other routes in Birmingham not just the 22/23 on Sundays, becuase if im correct the 22/23 only need 4 buses as they operate every 30 mins. So therfore meaning there is still 14 hyrbid buses left over

IF ITS POSSIBLE some could be placed elsewhere on Sundays to Brighten some routes up e.g. some on the 24/97/14 probally the 61/63/45/47 if theres any left just to Brighten the routes up a little. Or is that not possible ?

I think it would look qutie nice to see a Hybrid bus working the 14 of a Sunday or on the 97 i know a Hybrid Volvo B5L got onto the 97 before an looked quite good on there in my eyes .
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Is it possible for NXWM to invest in some more of these great buses for other garage e.g. WB/YW/PB

They have already appeared on the 97, Tony has a photo somewhere. Did see one in Selly Oak one morning but it had it's warning lights on and didn't look like moving. Would be great though to see them on more routes, other than the 22,23 and 24

Stu

Quote from: NathanJC on April 18, 2012, 06:16:51 PM
Is it possible for NXWM to invest in some more of these great buses for other garage e.g. WB/YW/PB

Yes, Wolverhampton garage will be getting some next year for their 1 service (Dudley to Tettenhall Wood via Wolverhampton).

My locals:
2 - Birmingham to Maypole | 3 - Birmingham to Yardley Wood
11A/C - Birmingham Outer Circle | 27 - Yardley Wood to Frankley
76 - Solihull to Northfield | 169 - Solihull to Kings Heath

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Nathan4775

Only 1 has apperaed on the 97 which is shame as they look quite at home on that route, would be amazing if the 900 got allocated some Hyrbids for Coventry - Birmingham  ;D ;D ;D or the 957 Birmingham - Solihull
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Nathan4775

P.s. I dont think they would look nice at WN, when they arrive at WN it would be nice to see the odd few appear on the 79, 126 possibbly the 255, i also have noticed that the odd WN B7RLE appears on the 255 of a daytime
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Tony

Quote from: NathanJC on April 18, 2012, 07:32:24 PM
Only 1 has apperaed on the 97 which is shame as they look quite at home on that route, would be amazing if the 900 got allocated some Hyrbids for Coventry - Birmingham  ;D ;D ;D or the 957 Birmingham - Solihull

There is one on the 97 most days in the afternoon

MW

Quote from: NathanJC on April 18, 2012, 07:34:27 PM
P.s. I dont think they would look nice at WN, when they arrive at WN it would be nice to see the odd few appear on the 79, 126 possibbly the 255, i also have noticed that the odd WN B7RLE appears on the 255 of a daytime

Remember that hybrids suit stop start traffic routes as that's how they use less fuel (by using the electric). I say this before you suggest the X51 or similar, for which the mpg would be pretty much the same as a diesel or not far off.

Lukeee

The 11 would be a good candidate (even thought non are at AG) as thats a good stop start route. However you would need a lot for the PVR of the 11.

4504

What type of bus are they getting?

Quote from: Stu on April 18, 2012, 07:30:34 PM
Quote from: NathanJC on April 18, 2012, 06:16:51 PM
Is it possible for NXWM to invest in some more of these great buses for other garage e.g. WB/YW/PB

Yes, Wolverhampton garage will be getting some next year for their 1 service (Dudley to Tettenhall Wood via Wolverhampton).

Phil

Quote from: 4504 on April 18, 2012, 11:34:24 PM
What type of bus are they getting?

Quote from: Stu on April 18, 2012, 07:30:34 PM
Quote from: NathanJC on April 18, 2012, 06:16:51 PM
Is it possible for NXWM to invest in some more of these great buses for other garage e.g. WB/YW/PB

Yes, Wolverhampton garage will be getting some next year for their 1 service (Dudley to Tettenhall Wood via Wolverhampton).
No one knows yet, but I'd imagin it would be eithier E400H or the Volvo B5H being as the funding was for double decker buses. May split the order again like last time

wilmotm (Matt Wilmot)

I hope WN get the ADL Enviro 400H as to me they seem a far nicer vehicle to the Volvo and seat around 20 more people I believe. There also much better looking and the hybrid system is certainly far smoother. My only concern though is that WN don't have any ADL vehicles so might opt for the Volvo's which in my opinion anyway are the inferior choice.

richie

Quote from: wilmotm on April 19, 2012, 09:42:35 AM
I hope WN get the ADL Enviro 400H as to me they seem a far nicer vehicle to the Volvo and seat around 20 more people I believe. There also much better looking and the hybrid system is certainly far smoother. My only concern though is that WN don't have any ADL vehicles so might opt for the Volvo's which in my opinion anyway are the inferior choice.

Havn't wolverhampton got a large number of ADL trident 2's

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