Platinum

[Oozells]

What happened to the 900 and 957 type routes being changed to X1, etc? That's the impression I got from the mock-up they did.

[CL]

What happened to the 900 and 957 type routes being changed to X1, etc? That's the impression I got from the mock-up they did.

I'm guessing it was something to cover up which routes were to go Platinum - same when 4723 when in for it's promotional repaint... Call me late, but I don't think they're changing the route numbers - also, will cause confusion & will have to change all the bus stops, timetable sheets (not timings, just route number), etc...

[GeminiFan1991]

What happened to the 900 and 957 type routes being changed to X1, etc? That's the impression I got from the mock-up they did.

Is the 126 being upgraded ?!

[Gareth]

We don't know yet. It's an artists impression that's been round for months to show what the new buses and livery would be like. They needed some kind of destination to show and went for 126.

[The Fox 4846]

Does anyone know which routes were timesaver routes?

[domino.99]

In coventry a blokes told me @Alex  that platinums are starting on June 1

[monkeyjoe]

Does anyone know which routes were timesaver routes?

901 Birmingham - Lichfield via Kingsbury Rd - Walsall (for a bit)
901a Birmingham  - LIchfield via Sutton / Roughley
900 Did extend to bearwood at one point
962 Birmingham - C Wood
964 Birmingham - Gannow
926 Birmingham - Gornal Wood
979 Birmingham - Wolverhampton via Dudley rd
966 Airport - Wolverhampton via Sutton Walsall / Cwood Collector rd


Can't be bothered to do any more bit that's a start

[Gareth]

Does anyone know which routes were timesaver routes?

Off the top of my head, here are some I can remember from over the years. 900, 926, 962, 963, 966,  950, 951, 952.

These being at different times from 1986-early/mid 1990s. And not all have similar service numbers to the 'regular' version. For example 963 was Bristol Road, yet 962 was Chelmesley Wood.

[monkeyjoe]

How could I have forgotten the Walsall ones. I think they have always been the busiest ones and most frequent.

[Bob]

At some point one of the Brum to Cannock/Hednesford ones extended to Rugeley for very occasional trips im sure. Also 952 went to Heath Hayes as well for a time. Sad these services were all killed off by the train, they died a pretty slow death to be fair. Now all weve got is a dreadful rammed train service where you cant get a seat a lot of the time and the three trips into brum and two trips out on the X51

[Mike K]

901 Birmingham - Lichfield via Kingsbury Rd - Walsall (for a bit)
901a Birmingham  - LIchfield via Sutton / Roughley
900 Did extend to bearwood at one point
962 Birmingham - C Wood
964 Birmingham - Gannow
926 Birmingham - Gornal Wood
979 Birmingham - Wolverhampton via Dudley rd
966 Airport - Wolverhampton via Sutton Walsall / Cwood Collector rd


Can't be bothered to do any more bit that's a start

It was the 951 (B'ham to Bloxwich) that went to Bearwood for a short while. 900 went through to Halesowen initially, and later as far as Hasbury.

[monkeyjoe]

I still think there is scope for a new 19 19s or 919 on the Hag rd.

[Typhoon2000]

I give it 3 months before the WiFi burns itself out.

[BU07 LGO]

Apparently we will have to give out business cards if a passenger complains which will give them free travel next time as an apology. Lots of drivers aren't very happy because its like helping them to complain about you!

[GeminiFan1991]

Apparently we will have to give out business cards if a passenger complains which will give them free travel next time as an apology. Lots of drivers aren't very happy because its like helping them to complain about you!

Imagine the amount of people who'll try to get free travel on this plus it's not fair on the driver either !