Platinum

[Dom]

I'm currently on board 6777 on my way to college, its currently at the priory.

[Squiz1971]

How is that even a response to a valid point?
You don't live in Birmingham anymore! How's your contribution valid when the 94 as we all know is one of the scummiest on the network.

If the people only arsed about fleet numbers etc want to know then theoretically 25 Platty's would cover 902/4/5. The BX61's would be a sufficient sub. Unless as with all mainstream media, the figures are wrong and the amount PB will receive WILL definitely be enough for all four routes.

The buses the Platinums will replace on the 902/4/5 are actually BK63's not BX61's @Ashley 60171

[Other Walsall Tony]

Sorry to harp on about this, but daytime reliability on the 529 has gone down the pan. Could there be any link to the stop/start technology? Though in my own experience it does not seem to cause delays at bus stops. Or is there some other reason? No roadworks etc at the moment.

[2206]

How is that even a response to a valid point?
You don't live in Birmingham anymore! How's your contribution valid when the 94 as we all know is one of the scummiest on the network.

If the people only arsed about fleet numbers etc want to know then theoretically 25 Platty's would cover 902/4/5. The BX61's would be a sufficient sub. Unless as with all mainstream media, the figures are wrong and the amount PB will receive WILL definitely be enough for all four routes.

That is quite a stupid comment. No the 94 is not one of the scummiest routes on the network. I've used the route for 11 years now and have rarely seen any incidents on there.
How often do you use the route? You obviously do not use it.

[Nxwm]

Any deliveries for perry barr yet on the platinums

[Kevin]

I like how the drivers can override the stop start thing on the new Platinums. Bus comes to stop, opens doors, engine stops and immediately starts again. Surely that wastes evenmore fuel than leaving it running?

[Westy]

I like how the drivers can override the stop start thing on the new Platinums. Bus comes to stop, opens doors, engine stops and immediately starts again. Surely that wastes evenmore fuel than leaving it running?

Its annoying on the 529, when Ive been on those.

I take it the Walsall & current BC vehicles either dont have this option or the drivers have got used to them?

[BU07 LGO]

Its annoying on the 529, when Ive been on those.

I take it the Walsall & current BC vehicles either dont have this option or the drivers have got used to them?

Ours  don't have stop start its just 6759-

[Squiz1971]

Its annoying on the 529, when Ive been on those.

I take it the Walsall & current BC vehicles either dont have this option or the drivers have got used to them?

The stop/start option is only on the new platinum deliveries as these are now Voith whereas 6701-6758 are ZF geared @Westy

[paulb1973]

Am I correct in saying current deliveries are: WN 6759-95 (37 buses), PB 6796-6820 (25) and presumably BC 6821-54 (34). On the fleetlist page Tony has 6821 due at Perry Barr, should that be BC instead?

[Tony]

Am I correct in saying current deliveries are: WN 6759-95 (37 buses), PB 6796-6820 (25) and presumably BC 6821-54 (34). On the fleetlist page Tony has 6821 due at Perry Barr, should that be BC instead?

No you're not correct, the main site is correct

[Wilko52]

So does this mean the 914 is being branded to platinum??? And when will PB receive there 1st platty???

[paulb1973]

No you're not correct, the main site is correct

Ah right. Although 25 going to Perry Barr has been mentioned on other sources - it could be getting [at least one] more than that? 6796-6821 is 26 vehicles already.

[JoNi]

A Platinum experience on Saturday night!
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/r6Xu93

Sitting on the staircase wasn't that much more uncomfortable than the seats and I was able to appreciate the mood lighting!
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/016sau

Reducing the headway before shops close....just dim.

[Trident 4194]

A Platinum experience on Saturday night!
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/r6Xu93

Sitting on the staircase wasn't that much more uncomfortable than the seats and I was able to appreciate the mood lighting!
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/016sau

Reducing the headway before shops close....just dim.

Surely not safe?