Claribels

[Steveminor]

Thanks for the info. A quick download of the cctv will have him bang to rights.

[2206]

A claribels 94 was on Bromford Lane this afternoon with passengers on going towards Chelmsley Wood at about 16:30 - 17:00.
Does anyone know what it was doing as all other buses (both Claribels and NX) were using the normal line of route at that time

[2206]

YJ55KZX was on Shirley Road in Acocks Green at 08:50 today with 71 on the destination display. Does anyone know what it was doing?

[Steveminor]

You must be mistaken as it hasnt been anywhere near acocks green. The tracker confirms that

[2206]

You must be mistaken as it hasnt been anywhere near acocks green. The tracker confirms that

Definitely was a commander repainted with an LED with 71 on the destination display in Acocks Green on Shirley Road at 08:50 today.
Maybe YJ56JXX then, unless there are any others?

[Steveminor]

Yeah was jxx on a contract run. Then called in to replace fdv which suffered a breakdown

[dingding]

Yes also seen on Cov Road showing destination T1 Claribels only noticed because the destination was so bright in the gloom!

[2206]

YJ56JXX was on the 55 today.

[woody38]

looks like Claribels have realised tender work is quite a good little income

https://www.vehicle-operator-licensing.service.gov.uk/search/find-registered-local-bus-services/browse/results/?fields%5Bstatus%5D=&fields%5BacceptedDate%5D=2017-02-22&fields%5BtrafficAreas%5D%5B0%5D=D&security=5a3cb09a552453ffd8a4684fb4807e71-38980c7f402f11d7ecb364cda2ff7441&form-actions%5Bsubmit%5D=

[Gareth]

The Chelmsley Wood MEB lives on it seems!

[Kevin]

Lol, according to that the 94 is limited stop

[Gareth]

Lol, according to that the 94 is limited stop

It is when some of the drivers just drive by the stops when you've got your arm out for them!

[2206]

Service Changes From 23/04/2017,

55 - Saturday Service Withdrawn.
94 - Reduction in Saturday Service.
71 - Saturday frequency reduced.

[Gareth]

Service Changes From 23/04/2017,

55 - Saturday Service Withdrawn.
94 - Reduction in Saturday Service.
71 - Saturday frequency reduced.

That's sad news. I'm glad that I only have to catch one bus late afternoon on a Saturday. There's going to be quite a lot of extra people to squeeze on NX now.
Unless Saturday loadings are that low?

[Steveminor]

The changes are required to cover for the tendered duties.