Diamond West Midlands - Redditch

[DJ]

I see Mercedes Sprinter 45s 20987 and 20988 have been transferred from Stanwell to Redditch.
Does anyone know how they are being used?

They're for contract services, such as the National Grid one in Leamington Spa, from what I understand.

[winston]

They're for contract services, such as the National Grid one in Leamington Spa, from what I understand.

I understand they're actually for a new Bromsgrove demand responsive service

[DJ]

I understand they're actually for a new Bromsgrove demand responsive service

That's news to me!

[D10]

This is the new service I think:

https://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/19169379.on-demand-public-transport-service-launch-bromsgrove/

Despite the article indicating that the service would launch in April, I don't think it has, unless it's been a very low-key launch!

[winston]

This is the new service I think:

https://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/19169379.on-demand-public-transport-service-launch-bromsgrove/

Despite the article indicating that the service would launch in April, I don't think it has, unless it's been a very low-key launch!

Yes that's the one & I don't believe it has started yet.

That's news to me!

The National Grid contract finished in April, it may return under Stagecoach operation in June

[B61 ANDREW]

Depite the article indicating that the service would launch in April, I don't think it has, unless it's been a very low-key launch!

No sightings so far . . . . .

[DJ]

The National Grid contract finished in April, it may return under Stagecoach operation in June

Ah right, I'll take it off the blind database then!

[Michael Bevan]

B9TL 40626 is on Wolverhampton to Stafford Rail Replacement this afternoon.

[Tony]

20988 on the 50 this morning, so presumably on the 34 now

[Trident 4194]

30408 showing as withdrawn on Tony fleet list but running the 247 on bus times. Any idea? @Simon Dunn

[Simon Dunn]

30408 showing as withdrawn on Tony fleet list but running the 247 on bus times. Any idea? @Simon Dunn

The vehicle has been sold.  Therefore I would imagine the ticket machine fleet number hasn't been updated

[SoggyDudes]

Was it sold in the 24 hours? We went to Redditch yesterday (15th) and the bus running was as expected. Did see the cadet thing being dragged away while waiting but didnt get a photo.

[Simon Dunn]

Was it sold in the 24 hours? We went to Redditch yesterday (15th) and the bus running was as expected. Did see the cadet thing being dragged away while waiting but didnt get a photo.

Yes - we are awaiting payment.  However, as far as we are concerned the bus has been removed from service and we are awaiting payment

[SoggyDudes]

Are we allowed to know who is going to buy it?

[DJ]

Are we allowed to know who is going to buy it?

I believe that would be confidential, unless the purchaser wishes to make themselves known. It could easily be another company purchasing it too.