Boxing Day 2013

[PM]

So greenbus have presumably won some contracts.. anyone know what diamond will be running?

Or they are just operating the 50?

Well if they were just running that, then they would have enough of the buses they use on there every day of the week, as as far as I am aware, greenbus run their own buses on the 50. They're green and say greenbus on them, that's for sure

I hope it's for the 99 or something Dudley way...

I'm hoping diamond have those contracts.

[the trainbasher]

So greenbus have presumably won some contracts.. anyone know what diamond will be running?

Or they are just operating the 50?

Well if they were just running that, then they would have enough of the buses they use on there every day of the week, as as far as I am aware, greenbus run their own buses on the 50. They're green and say greenbus on them, that's for sure

I hope it's for the 99 or something Dudley way...

I'm hoping diamond have those contracts.

*bites tongue* Wouldn't mind seeing something unusual operator wise on the 226!!

[notepanel]

I'm a little bit confused about how it's working on Boxing Day.

NXWM have stated they are running a Sunday service (until 1830/end of service depending on the route) - which I assume includes on any Centro contracted routes they operate (E.g. the 77).

Generally speaking other operators follow NXWMs lead on Bank Holiday/Festive service levels, however it appears that Centro have not put into Sunday contracts that there is a requirement to operate that service on Boxing Day (hence why Greenbus is getting involved).

Therefore, how has NXWM managed to win all of it's usual Sunday contracted routes (assuming they are not being run commercially), when other operators are getting involved? I can only guess that maybe Centro gives the Sunday operator first refusal, otherwise there would have been a realistic chance of NXWM not winning certain routes?

[nitromatt1]

So greenbus have presumably won some contracts.. anyone know what diamond will be running?

Or they are just operating the 50?

They wouldn't need to borrow buses from CB if they were just doing the 50 :)

TGB need all the money they can get right now, I reckon they're trying to get as much work as possible to boost revenue

[PM]

So greenbus have presumably won some contracts.. anyone know what diamond will be running?

Or they are just operating the 50?

They wouldn't need to borrow buses from CB if they were just doing the 50 :)

TGB need all the money they can get right now, I reckon they're trying to get as much work as possible to boost revenue

I can imagine!!

[John]

So greenbus have presumably won some contracts.. anyone know what diamond will be running?

Or they are just operating the 50?

They wouldn't need to borrow buses from CB if they were just doing the 50 :)

TGB need all the money they can get right now, I reckon they're trying to get as much work as possible to boost revenue

Does this mean that the step floor Olympians and Spectras will not be used on Boxing day (hence hiring low floor buses from Central Buses), or are they operating so many services on Boxing day, all their low floor and step entry buses will be out, plus ones hired from Central Buses

[Liverpool Street]

How much are TGB/contracted drivers getting paid for boxing day workings? NXWM are £26.03~ per hour iirc

[nitromatt1]

So greenbus have presumably won some contracts.. anyone know what diamond will be running?

Or they are just operating the 50?

They wouldn't need to borrow buses from CB if they were just doing the 50 :)

TGB need all the money they can get right now, I reckon they're trying to get as much work as possible to boost revenue

Does this mean that the step floor Olympians and Spectras will not be used on Boxing day (hence hiring low floor buses from Central Buses), or are they operating so many services on Boxing day, all their low floor and step entry buses will be out, plus ones hired from Central Buses

I presume only the Tridents will be used (and the Dart if they need it), but remember many of them could be out on private hire on Boxing Day, which is TGB's main field, so they might only have a few spare, hence borrowing CB's buses

[winston]

How much are TGB/contracted drivers getting paid for boxing day workings? NXWM are £26.03~ per hour iirc

That's a good rate and will not doubt give the drivers pay packets a boost for those that want to work

I assume NXWM will be charging special fares to cover the increased drivers wages?

[monkeyjoe]

My understanding is that after 1830 will only be the core main artery routes that will be running,  (no tender routes) list is an improvment than previous years. Used to be limited after 1830 i.e every hr but this time is normal Sunday freq till late. Must be commercial.

55 this year (only usually the 94)
17 not usually run late night service.

[Liverpool Street]

How much are TGB/contracted drivers getting paid for boxing day workings? NXWM are £26.03~ per hour iirc

That's a good rate and will not doubt give the drivers pay packets a boost for those that want to work

I assume NXWM will be charging special fares to cover the increased drivers wages?

I don't think so Winston, there has been increase of pay on Boxing Day for years, last year was £25.pennies and year prior to that was £23.50 iirc. And its paid in two parts and overtime is on standard rate.

[winston]

How much are TGB/contracted drivers getting paid for boxing day workings? NXWM are £26.03~ per hour iirc

That's a good rate and will not doubt give the drivers pay packets a boost for those that want to work

I assume NXWM will be charging special fares to cover the increased drivers wages?

I don't think so Winston, there has been increase of pay on Boxing Day for years, last year was £25.pennies and year prior to that was £23.50 iirc. And its paid in two parts and overtime is on standard rate.

Sorry LS, don't think I explained myself very well. Will it be the flat rate cash fare that normally applies? I assume NX travelcard holders can use their passes as normal

[Liverpool Street]

How much are TGB/contracted drivers getting paid for boxing day workings? NXWM are £26.03~ per hour iirc

That's a good rate and will not doubt give the drivers pay packets a boost for those that want to work

I assume NXWM will be charging special fares to cover the increased drivers wages?

I don't think so Winston, there has been increase of pay on Boxing Day for years, last year was £25.pennies and year prior to that was £23.50 iirc. And its paid in two parts and overtime is on standard rate.

Sorry LS, don't think I explained myself very well. Will it be the flat rate cash fare that normally applies? I assume NX travelcard holders can use their passes as normal

Oh I see, sorry Winston. Previous I think it was flat maximum fare, no day savers. Passes were still valid but if anyone correct me feel free.

[the trainbasher]

How much are TGB/contracted drivers getting paid for boxing day workings? NXWM are £26.03~ per hour iirc

Bloody hell I'd sell my soul to the almighty AVL for that kinda money!

[Liverpool Street]

How much are TGB/contracted drivers getting paid for boxing day workings? NXWM are £26.03~ per hour iirc

Bloody hell I'd sell my soul to the almighty AVL for that kinda money!

Heh, its only for one day for Sunday duties... average pay time about 5hours so I think you'll be better off doing a 4-day Sunday work for circa 14hours pay at £11.51