VERY Late running services

[Tony]

Totally understand! Obviously AVL have their own challenges unique to job they do. I also realise things are being looked at and tweaked, for example the recent radio call options/procedure. I just think the system isn't being utilised to maximise its potential. I've been invited up by a couple of colleagues to have a look round and observe, I think I'm going to find the time and take up the offer.

I would Andrew, it is very interesting, what you won't see is controller sat around ignoring drivers. They can be sat chatting having a laugh between themselves at times where no driver is calling, then suddenly 3 or 4 vehicles will light up on the screen, or even worse, one emergency call will come in like on Saturday when an Inspector had his arm slashed with a Stanley Knife in Birmingham City Centre, not even a revenue inspector, or even in an argument. Obviously while the controller was getting police, ambulance, other inspectors to the scene then notifying management of a sserious incident drivers were 'being ignored'.

[Dom]

What is the procedure for a driver putting a call into AVL regarding late running? What is the minimum ammount of time they have to be down by?

[Tony]

What is the procedure for a driver putting a call into AVL regarding late running? What is the minimum ammount of time they have to be down by?

There is no fixed time, but if a driver presses his 'late' button say 12 minutes down, but has a 12 minute drop back at the next terminus he is likely to be ignored if other calls are in the queue

[Dylanbusboy45]

The BC 45 seemed quite bunched up today at 17:45 with 4944/4945/4895/4898 and I think another all passing through West Heath between 17:45-17:52. 4896/4945/4944 were all together at West Heath between 18:00-18:02 as well.

[Tony]

The BC 45 seemed quite bunched up today at 17:45 with 4944/4945/4895/4898 and I think another all passing through West Heath between 17:45-17:52. 4896/4945/4944 were all together at West Heath between 18:00-18:02 as well.

If you haven't noticed, it rained a lot today, most of Birmingham stopped, buses on lots of routes are still running up to two hours late

[AndrewLee]

I would Andrew, it is very interesting, what you won't see is controller sat around ignoring drivers. They can be sat chatting having a laugh between themselves at times where no driver is calling, then suddenly 3 or 4 vehicles will light up on the screen, or even worse, one emergency call will come in like on Saturday when an Inspector had his arm slashed with a Stanley Knife in Birmingham City Centre, not even a revenue inspector, or even in an argument. Obviously while the controller was getting police, ambulance, other inspectors to the scene then notifying management of a sserious incident drivers were 'being ignored'.

I heard about this incident and know the Inspector personally having sometimes worked closely with him. I wish him a speedy recovery.

[Michael Bevan]

I heard about this incident and know the Inspector personally having sometimes worked closely with him. I wish him a speedy recovery.

I posted about this incident a few hours after it happened on "Bus Accidents/Incidents". I know him too and do wish him a speedy recovery.

[Kevin]

Birchfield Road underpass flooded again. X51 late presumably the 934/5/6/7/997 too

[Michael Bevan]

Birchfield Road underpass flooded again. X51 late presumably the 934/5/6/7/997 too

How bad is it? I've decided to go around the back on the 66 and Sutton's, but will be getting X51 out of City once I arrive.

[Dom]

868 and 870 a few minutes apart from each over through Netherton and old hill.

With 867 and 864 following each other through Old Hill about 10 5 mins later.

[Solo1]

What's happened today with the 17 service  3 17e  buses & no bus to town for over 25 mins

[Stu]

What's happened today with the 17 service  3 17e  buses & no bus to town for over 25 mins

Probably the same as happens nearly every evening!  :D

[Tony]

What's happened today with the 17 service  3 17e  buses & no bus to town for over 25 mins

Just have a look on the website and you will see the answer

A building fire on Green Lane

[Squiz1971]

Due to hole in Saltley Viaduct wall there are temporary traffic lights on the inbound side only the outbound side open which is causing a few delays to all services

[Stu]

Looks like I'm walking down to Acocks Green then!  :-\