Perry Barr Garage

[Nxwm]

I see the 757 is not being withdrawn then

[Dom]

I see the 757 is not being withdrawn then

A) wrong garage
B) Why would it be?

[John]

A) wrong garage
B) Why would it be?

We do run the 757, It is not very well used, but it is being given one last chance until new year

http://www.suttoncoldfieldobserver.co.uk/u-turn-on-decision-to-scrap-school-bus-route-linking-erdington-with-streetly-academy-and-arthur-terry-schools-in-sutton-coldfield/story-29784232-detail/story.html

[Dom]

We do run the 757, It is not very well used, but it is being given one last chance until new year

http://www.suttoncoldfieldobserver.co.uk/u-turn-on-decision-to-scrap-school-bus-route-linking-erdington-with-streetly-academy-and-arthur-terry-schools-in-sutton-coldfield/story-29784232-detail/story.html

Thought he meant the bus haha, my bad. Apologies @Nxwm

[Stu]

We do run the 757, It is not very well used, but it is being given one last chance until new year

http://www.suttoncoldfieldobserver.co.uk/u-turn-on-decision-to-scrap-school-bus-route-linking-erdington-with-streetly-academy-and-arthur-terry-schools-in-sutton-coldfield/story-29784232-detail/story.html

It's interesting to see the comparison: NX claim the service has 'poor loadings', while someone claims that 'around 50 children from both schools' regularly use the service so in their eyes it is "well used". So that averages to 25 children per school, and don't forget that children only pay half fare. I would imagine that the service is operated commercially too, hence why NX wants to make the journey earlier, presumably so they can fit into another schedule to make it more cost-effective.

I also love the following quote: "Questions are being asked about this. This has triggered and highlighted an issue that bus companies can do what it wants and hopefully some good will come out of this." And again, if its a commercially operated bus route, then I'm afraid the bus operator can do what it wants, and if the service is not commercially viable they are entitled to drop it, or adjust it to a schedule where they feel they can keep it viable. Use it or lose it, I'm afraid.

[karl724223]

It's interesting to see the comparison: NX claim the service has 'poor loadings', while someone claims that 'around 50 children from both schools' regularly use the service so in their eyes it is "well used". So that averages to 25 children per school, and don't forget that children only pay half fare. I would imagine that the service is operated commercially too, hence why NX wants to make the journey earlier, presumably so they can fit into another schedule to make it more cost-effective.

I also love the following quote: "Questions are being asked about this. This has triggered and highlighted an issue that bus companies can do what it wants and hopefully some good will come out of this." And again, if its a commercially operated bus route, then I'm afraid the bus operator can do what it wants, and if the service is not commercially viable they are entitled to drop it, or adjust it to a schedule where they feel they can keep it viable. Use it or lose it, I'm afraid.

i agree use it or loose it  no good moaning after

[the trainbasher]

This explains why the 904 is going from Castle Vale on one trip (from NXWM site)

School service 71A - This school days service is withdrawn and replaced by a service 904 journey starting at Castle Vale at 0725

[the trainbasher]

Service 46A - This school days service is withdrawn and replaced by an additional 997 journey

[2206]

4800 is on the 914 today.
A ticket branded 484*/485* E400 is on the 902/904/905 today.

[Nxwm]

Have the platinums gone into service yet?

[winston]

Have the platinums gone into service yet?

If they had, don't you think someone would have already posted ???

[Nxwm]

If they had, don't you think someone would have already posted ???

True say @Winston  still member know lol!

[Solo1]

The new buses on 902/4/5  I've heard will  start 24 oct

[John]

The new buses on 902/4/5  I've heard will  start 24 oct

I've heard earlier

[Adam 404]

I'm thinking 23rd October to coincide with the timetable changes "Morning peak changes" and new 07:25 journey from Castle Vale on 904 service.

Information for NWM Email: PDF link: https://www.networkwestmidlands.com/ways-to-travel/bus/upcoming-bus-changes/  - Not on Website at the moment...

19 days for around 22 more buses to arrive, be  checked, branded. Really? Yes some may be in service by then but not all, and they wouldn't focus it around a route change anyway.

The new buses on 902/4/5  I've heard will  start 24 oct

Looks like my wonderful prediction skills were right  ;D - No, I don't have next weeks lottery numbers...