Walsall Community Transport

[NXWM Spectra]

(Note to Admins: I couldn't see a thread for Walsall Community Transport, so I created this one. If there is already one, then please merge them.)

I've just seen R469 LGH on eBay at £2, 000 here:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dennis-Dart-/131158438023

This must be surplus to requirement now that Arriva have the tendered 65 service around Wednesfield, which is seen on the blinds on the listing.

http://wmbusphotos.com/Walsall%20Community%20Transport/r469lgh.html

[Trident 4609]

(Note to Admins: I couldn't see a thread for Walsall Community Transport, so I created this one. If there is already one, then please merge them.)

I've just seen R469 LGH on eBay at £2, 000 here:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dennis-Dart-/131158438023

This must be surplus to requirement now that Arriva have the tendered 65 service around Wednesfield, which is seen on the blinds on the listing.

http://wmbusphotos.com/Walsall%20Community%20Transport/r469lgh.html

Was going to say that. I presume this must be surplus since Arriva Wednesfield took on the revised 65 service      (Northwood Park-W'ton via Long Knowledge,Wednesfield,New Cross Hosp and Heath Town) from 26th January. However the W-UAG darts were starting to be used on the 65 instead of R469 LGH.

[Westy]

What's people's opinion of this operator?

Just been on their 25 from Pelsall back to Bloxwich & there was only me, a pensioner & from what was the Dolphin pub in Goscote, one of their driver's hitching a lift!

[bwsau cymru]

http://www.routeonetrader.net/traderonline-select.aspx?attributes=&values=&savestate=no

What contract have they lost, this is a regular on the 22 and 637

[bwsau cymru]

What's people's opinion of this operator?

Just been on their 25 from Pelsall back to Bloxwich & there was only me, a pensioner & from what was the Dolphin pub in Goscote, one of their driver's hitching a lift!

I would have to say very good. They took over the running of my local route 22 and since they took it over from Diamond they did wonders. Drivers are friendly very very rare for a breakdown or no service and they fares are cheap. what more do you want?

[winston]

http://www.routeonetrader.net/traderonline-select.aspx?attributes=&values=&savestate=no

What contract have they lost, this is a regular on the 22 and 637

The 25 & 30 were both on the tender list for renewal Oct 2014

[Solo1]

Walsall community transport had this out think its a new one to them  https://www.flickr.com/photos/stanjack/15618842556/in/photostream/lightbox/

[the trainbasher]

Does anyone know what type of bodywork this has?

http://www.busphotography.co.uk/picture.php?/11248/

[countryliner]

Does anyone know if W465 UAG / W474 UAG / R453 LGH / R469 LGH have been converted to DDA compliant or have they been withdrawn. If they have been withdrawn do Walsall Community Transport have any new vehicles to replace them. Also am i correct in thinking that all of their Optare Solo buses - YJ07 VRK / YJ56 WVH / YG02 FVW / YG02 FVX - are all DDA compliant. Thank you.

[Solo1]

As they only run 2 services I'd say they have been withdrawn also the solos unless they are used on private hire/contracts  they use the white small buses in the 2 services they run 1 in walsall 26 & 30 in bilston

[B61 ANDREW]

YG 02 FVX has been operated by MRD of Catshill since last April on Bromsgrove Town Services.   :)

[countryliner]

@Solo1 @B61 ANDREW - Thanks for the info. So which vehicles do they still have in their bus fleet. Also which small white vehicles do you mean (do you mean the W465 UAG and W474 UAG buses).

[countryliner]

Walsall Community Transport are currently selling their 8.5m Optare Solo M850 bus YG02 FVW on ebay for just £10000 (buy it now).

Here is the link to view this vehicle listing.

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Optare-Solo-/131718682133?_trkparms=aid%253D222007%2526algo%253DSIC.MBE%2526ao%253D1%2526asc%253D20150519202351%2526meid%253Db36f73f1a86347fd926675141d6d074f%2526pid%253D100408%2526rk%253D7%2526rkt%253D25%2526sd%253D151962292600&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460

I have also copied and pasted the item description which can be read below.

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This is a reliable vehicle, owned by us for the past 4 years which due to our decision to cease running bus services
is now available for sale.     
The vehicle has just undergone an MOT and apart from a problem with the LED destination is
otherwise a tidy bus and a good runner.
I've listed the parts fitted in the past 12 - 18 months and have just fitted 2 new tyres to the vehicle in preparation for its sale.
I will also provide photocopies of all the maintenance work done on the vehicle for the past 2 years for your service records
Vehicle Reg           YG02FVW       
Make & Model   Optare Solo M850
Colour   Green
Date of Registration   21-Mar-02
COIF   Yes
MOT Renewal       11-Jan-17
No. Passenger seats         (inc driver)   28
Engine   Mercedes Engines
Destination Blind   Brightech
Current Mileage   73 793km
speedo replaced
501061km
Some of the parts fitted   Hub assembly Dec 15
over past 12 months   Rear Tie Bar Assembly Dec 15
Drag link end Dec 15
Double door switch Nov 15
Spool valve Nov 15
F & R pads Apr 15
Front air bags and pedestals Aug 14
Outstanding Issues   Front LED display not working
Price   £10 000 & VAT

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I am thinking that MRD could possibly be interested in buying this vehicle. It will certainly be interesting to see who purchases it.

[mikestone]

Have gained the 67 according to today's TfWM email - which shows it running from Delves rather than Yew Tree, but also says the route and timetable in unaltered. Not in traveline so can't tell which is true.

[Solo1]

@Solo1 @B61 ANDREW - Thanks for the info. So which vehicles do they still have in their bus fleet. Also which small white vehicles do you mean (do you mean the W465 UAG and W474 UAG buses).

w474UAg is with Catch 22 in blackpool I belive