Central Buses

[Solo1]

here is the new buses taken in tamworth  http://www.flickr.com/photos/stanjack/11859204033/   & http://www.flickr.com/photos/stanjack/11858895975/

[Nathan4775]

here is the new buses taken in tamworth  http://www.flickr.com/photos/stanjack/11859204033/   & http://www.flickr.com/photos/stanjack/11858895975/

Good shots, wasn't expecting that type of display

[Solo1]

Found this today but why is it only runinng mon-friday  when
Diamond run it mon to  sat

PD1021409/67 - CEN GROUP LIMITED, UNIT 14A, TAMEBRIDGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ALDRIDGE ROAD, PERRY BARR, BIRMINGHAM, B42 2TX
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: ACOCKS GREEN
Finish Point: SOLIHULL STATION
Via:
Service Number: 30
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 28-APR-2014
Other Details: Monday to Friday
K

[Stu]

Found this today but why is it only runinng mon-friday  when
Diamond run it mon to  sat

PD1021409/67 - CEN GROUP LIMITED, UNIT 14A, TAMEBRIDGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ALDRIDGE ROAD, PERRY BARR, BIRMINGHAM, B42 2TX
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: ACOCKS GREEN
Finish Point: SOLIHULL STATION
Via:
Service Number: 30
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 28-APR-2014
Other Details: Monday to Friday
K

Interesting, maybe it is only a couple of workings a day? I know when I used to catch the NX 30/S3 from Acocks Green in the mornings, the 0745 journey would get rammed with schoolkids and college students, don't know what loadings are like since Diamond took over, but I have read complaints about buses being full at times.

[Matt.N0056]

Found this today but why is it only runinng mon-friday  when
Diamond run it mon to  sat

PD1021409/67 - CEN GROUP LIMITED, UNIT 14A, TAMEBRIDGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ALDRIDGE ROAD, PERRY BARR, BIRMINGHAM, B42 2TX
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: ACOCKS GREEN
Finish Point: SOLIHULL STATION
Via:
Service Number: 30
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 28-APR-2014
Other Details: Monday to Friday
K

Interesting, maybe it is only a couple of workings a day? I know when I used to catch the NX 30/S3 from Acocks Green in the mornings, the 0745 journey would get rammed with schoolkids and college students, don't know what loadings are like since Diamond took over, but I have read complaints about buses being full at times.

I used to travel on it now and again - the 3:15 from Solihull I think would fill a Citaro at times, not sure recently. But I believe the Saturday is quiet.

Could this be a commercial registration, and they feel the Saturday is not viable?

[BU07 LGO]

How well is the xpre55 doing?

[Steveminor]

I saw one last week arrive in Lichfield with about 20 people on & leave with about the same. Meanwhile arriva bought in about 6 & left with 2.

[Solo1]

Will they b having any more buses for the new 30 service

[Stu]

The 30 service didn't last long then lol


PD1021409/67 - CEN GROUP LIMITED, UNIT 14A, TAMEBRIDGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ALDRIDGE ROAD, PERRY BARR, BIRMINGHAM, B42 2TX

    Cancellation Accepted: Operating between ACOCKS GREEN and SOLIHULL STATION given service number 30 effective from 28-Apr-2014.

On VOSA today.

[Matt.N0056]

The 30 service didn't last long then lol


PD1021409/67 - CEN GROUP LIMITED, UNIT 14A, TAMEBRIDGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ALDRIDGE ROAD, PERRY BARR, BIRMINGHAM, B42 2TX

    Cancellation Accepted: Operating between ACOCKS GREEN and SOLIHULL STATION given service number 30 effective from 28-Apr-2014.

On VOSA today.

It seems they were going to operate it commercially - from NWM site:

30   Central Buses   Acocks Green - Solihull via Olton   Acocks Green - Solihull.   Part commercial registration of a formerly tendered service. Mon - Sat every 30 mins.

[winston]

Is this new Arriva registration in response to Central Buses X55?

PD0000478/393 - ARRIVA MIDLANDS NORTH LTD T/A ARRIVA MIDLANDS, THURMASTON GARAGE, 4 WESTMORELAND AVENUE, THURMASTON, LEICESTER, LE4 8PH

    Registration Accepted
    Starting Point: LICHFIELD
    Finish Point: TAMWORTH
    Via: Upper John St, Hopwas Hill, Tamworth
    Service Number: X65
    Service Type: Normal Stopping
    Effective Date: 28-APR-2014
    Other Details: Monday to Saturday, Half hourly AM/PM Peak times and Hourly off Peak. No service Sundays or Bank Holiday Mondays

[Steveminor]

Looks like it is although a bit late to stop Geoff building a loyal passenger base.
IMO Geoff should now register anothe route against arriva to keep them one step behind

[winston]

Looks like it is although a bit late to stop Geoff building a loyal passenger base.
IMO Geoff should now register anothe route against arriva to keep them one step behind

Obviously Central Buses are making a big impact on Arriva takings, Arriva seem a bit slow to react.

Yes I agree with registering another competing route, would Central Buses see a bigger reaction if they were to launch a Tamworth town competing service?

[Steveminor]

Yes I think they would.
My suggestion keep it rural or between towns less reaction maybe extend the x55 to Nuneaton or atherstone or maybe take on the 116, with its hourly service 2 bus PVR it's an easy target & one I don't think arriva would react to very quickly.

[PM]

Yes I think they would.
My suggestion keep it rural or between towns less reaction maybe extend the x55 to Nuneaton or atherstone or maybe take on the 116, with its hourly service 2 bus PVR it's an easy target & one I don't think arriva would react to very quickly.

That is a very good call. Personally, I am really happy Central Buses are having a go against Arriva and by the looks of it doing extremely well. Just shows what a small company with new buses, friendly drivers and great customer service and promotion can achieve. Well done to them I say and I hope they launch something else in competition with arriva and keep them on their toes!