Rotala Management - Questions & Answers

[Jakemat10]

Will 20541 21109 20733 30807 30808 come back to Tividale anytime soon

Thanks


Jake

[cris 99]

hi ive just a pic of former central buses 30976 YY16YJH at Hallmark in plain white have any others left?

@cris 99 - 30975 & 30976 have both gone, swapped for 40 branded Streetlites 30169 & 30170 which came the other way, Winston.

[OH25]

so when are Diamond and other cash in hand operators going to opt in for card transactions and passes only in lieu of the current situation?

[Simon Dunn]

I'm guessing the driver of 20840 on the 13:22 4H out of Halesowen has no concept of time seeing as though he is up at lutley lane at 13:22?

I'm sorry for the late reply.  I haven't been on here this last week, I will get this investigated


Simon

[Simon Dunn]

Will 20541 21109 20733 30807 30808 come back to Tividale anytime soon

Thanks


Jake

I am not sure - with everything that is happening.  I suspect what is now happening with have medium term effects on bus usage.  We need to review where the assets are needed as the events infold

[Simon Dunn]

hi ive just a pic of former central buses 30976 YY16YJH at Hallmark in plain white have any others left?

@cris 99 - 30975 & 30976 have both gone, swapped for 40 branded Streetlites 30169 & 30170 which came the other way, Winston.

Winston is correct.  We have changed our fleet list

[Simon Dunn]

so when are Diamond and other cash in hand operators going to opt in for card transactions and passes only in lieu of the current situation?

During this time, we have been promoting prepayment, and contactless.

At the same time, we have were requested issued disposable gloves to drivers and allowed them to not issue change. 

None of what is happening is ideal and we are adapting to deal with the challenges with which we have been dealt.

[BK63 YWP]

Hello Simon,

What are the 8 new streetlites destined to be used on or are they currently sorn until the pandemic ends?

[Simon Dunn]

Hello Simon,

What are the 8 new streetlites destined to be used on or are they currently sorn until the pandemic ends?

The intention is to have the capacity to replace all our City Centre route buses. 

[Tony]

The intention is to have the capacity to replace all our City Centre route buses.

Presumably Solihull and Wolverhampton as well with the AQPS in January?

[Jakemat10]

20001/20023/21018/30888 all sorned is this because of them not being needed atm or are they now withdrawn from service

Thanks


Jake

[Simon Dunn]

Presumably Solihull and Wolverhampton as well with the AQPS in January?

You are correct that 2 x Streetlites are for the 69.  However, I believe the vehicles we use are already compliant

[Simon Dunn]

20001/20023/21018/30888 all sorned is this because of them not being needed atm or are they now withdrawn from service

Thanks


Jake

Jake

I can't see us using these again

[Jakemat10]

Oh thats a shame is there any others that might not see service again


Jake

[don]

With the knowledge that Covid 19 is affecting bus operators countrywide extensively to the extent services are reduced significantly because of vastly reduced demand - is Rotala having similar issues and what is its response - presumably many vehicles parked up and staff Furloughed. Are you able to share any info?