GRS Travel

[barry619]

Is there a designated 'emergency' operator, if someone does go 'bump'?

It depends. If it's a commercial route which is duplicated by another operator then nothing would happen as it's of no interest to Centro. However, if a company running tenders ceases operation suddenly (as in the likes of Ace in Liverpool, for example) then the normal course of action is for the tendering body (i.e. Centro, TfGM, etc) to issue emergency tenders ASAP. These usually run for a much shorter period of time than a conventional contract would and are often less specific in terms of vehicle requirements as the priority is getting the service running again.

Operators who are able to respond quickly to emergency tenders are often in a good position as they can command significant sums over what might be expected for something tendered in the conventional manner. I imagine it is the reason that some firms often keep a spare bus or two which are worth little more than scrap lying around, especially if they have a bit of 'intel' on other operators.

[winston]

PD1084253/6 - GURDAVER RAM T/A G R S TRAVEL, 38 BLACK LAKE, HILL TOP, WEST BROMWICH, B70 0PP
    Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between OXHILL ROAD, HANDSWORTH and ACOCKS GREEN given service number 11A/11C effective from 13-Jul-2015.

[PM]

PD1084253/6 - GURDAVER RAM T/A G R S TRAVEL, 38 BLACK LAKE, HILL TOP, WEST BROMWICH, B70 0PP
    Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between OXHILL ROAD, HANDSWORTH and ACOCKS GREEN given service number 11A/11C effective from 13-Jul-2015.

Bye bye GRS :( Seems those who wished harsher TC action may have got their wish anyway ie GRS  no longer operating...

[the trainbasher]

Bye bye GRS :( Seems those who wished harsher TC action may have got their wish anyway ie GRS  no longer operating...

Let's just hope they're registering another route soon

[MW]

I've just seen one on the 11. It says 13 July on that cancellation.

Also who are the other company on it. They are exactly the same as GRS.

[the trainbasher]

I've just seen one on the 11. It says 13 July on that cancellation.

Also who are the other company on it. They are exactly the same as GRS.

Social Travel

[Bryan]

I've just seen one on the 11. It says 13 July on that cancellation.

Also who are the other company on it. They are exactly the same as GRS.

Social Travel

Oh no, yet another company to appear on the 11A and 11C who I will bet cease working the route in a few months! Having said that I suspect there are connections between GRS and Social Travel, taking into account both are based in West Bromwich.

The vehicles may provide some variety on the West Midlands roads for enthusiasts, but for passengers who want and need to rely on a company turning up on a regular basis month in, month out, this is not good.

[the trainbasher]

Oh no, yet another company to appear on the 11A and 11C who I will bet cease working the route in a few months! Having said that I suspect there are connections between GRS and Social Travel, taking into account both are based in West Bromwich.

The vehicles may provide some variety on the West Midlands roads for enthusiasts, but for passengers who want and need to rely on a company turning up on a regular basis month in, month out, this is not good.

Social Travel is the ones with the white and purple livery who are connected to Sunny Travel and they operate the C version only.

GRS is in no way connected km them

[fleetline6477]

Social Travel is the ones with the white and purple livery who are connected to Sunny Travel and they operate the C version only.

GRS is in no way connected km them

There are some links between Social Travel, Discount Travel and Sunny Travel but no links with GRS Travel.

[MW]

Social Travel

GRS were on the 11 today, and have been on everyday, so I don't understand when the cancellation will commence.
Is 13th July the cancellation date, or the "approval of cancellation" date.

[the trainbasher]

GRS were on the 11 today, and have been on everyday, so I don't understand when the cancellation will commence.
Is 13th July the cancellation date, or the "approval of cancellation" date.

Depends on if they've got the paperwork from VOSA to confirm the status of it all

[2206]

GRS Travel were still operating the 11 today  :) :) :)

[Trident 4194]

GRS Travel were still operating the 11 today  :) :) :)

I also saw them with their marshal dart

[Stu]

I also saw them with their marshal dart

With the destination display not working correctly? I saw it earlier by Acocks Green rail station., empty, following right behind an NX 11A.

[the trainbasher]

Might have a look out for them tomorrow while I'm out and about