Platinum

[2206]

6701 next stop working as well.

Also gained unlimited bus travel for under £2 per day on upper deck front windows

It's working on 6702 as well.

The unlimited bus travel for under £2 on the upper deck front window isn't new and it's had it since January.

[Trident 4194]

I stand to be corrected but I think the X10 was fully platinum today 6712 ex rear  Rta damage back on the road @Tony

Well the full platinum x10 didn't last long

[BK63 YWP]

Well the full platinum x10 didn't last long

Pensnett only has enough platinums for route no spares. Rather have a bus show than have a 40 mins wait.

Maybe another platinum required attention...

[Tony]

Pensnett only has enough platinums for route no spares. Rather have a bus show than have a 40 mins wait.

Maybe another platinum required attention...

Every bus has to have an inspection every 28 days as well, so each bus is going to be missing once a month even if it is running to 100% availability

[Michael Bevan]

6701 next stop working as well.

Also gained unlimited bus travel for under £2 per day on upper deck front windows

I've noticed that the next stop announcement declares that the bus runs non stop from City to Bromford as it leaves Birmingham. I think this is quite a good move from NX and I think it could be good to implement on other Platinum routes such as the X51? As I see a lot of people get on the X51 thinking it stops at the same stops as the other Platinum routes (934/5/6/7/A and 997/E) along Newtown Row.

[Stu]

I've noticed that the next stop announcement declares that the bus runs non stop from City to Bromford as it leaves Birmingham. I think this is quite a good move from NX and I think it could be good to implement on other Platinum routes such as the X51? As I see a lot of people get on the X51 thinking it stops at the same stops as the other Platinum routes (934/5/6/7/A and 997/E) along Newtown Row.

It's an interesting suggestion, however the announcement would need to be made before the bus sets off, in order to give passengers the chance to get off.

I did catch the X51 myself on Thursday, and was surprised at how few stops there were. No complaints from me though, got from city centre to the Scott Arms in just over 15 minutes.

[2206]

I've noticed that the next stop announcement declares that the bus runs non stop from City to Bromford as it leaves Birmingham. I think this is quite a good move from NX and I think it could be good to implement on other Platinum routes such as the X51? As I see a lot of people get on the X51 thinking it stops at the same stops as the other Platinum routes (934/5/6/7/A and 997/E) along Newtown Row.

It says,
"The next stop in Priory Queensway Birmingham City Centre, this bus will now run express, non stop to the City Centre where this bus will terminate, all change, all change"
and
"The next stop is Bromford Road, Bromford Lane, this bus will now run express, non stop to Bromford".
It announces it as the bus leaves the stop in the City Centre and on Farmhurst Road.

[Other Walsall Tony]

The other day I was on a City bound X51. When we stopped at Perry Avenue the driver used the PA to announce that the next stop would be Aston University and then waited a few seconds to see if anyone wanted to get off. Well done that man!
But could not the automatic system make a similar announcement before the stop at Perry Avenue, and not until the bus has left the stop as at present? A bit late then...
If the announcement was made at Walsall those joining the bus along the route would not hear it.

[Michael Bevan]

The other day I was on a City bound X51. When we stopped at Perry Avenue the driver used the PA to announce that the next stop would be Aston University and then waited a few seconds to see if anyone wanted to get off. Well done that man!
But could not the automatic system make a similar announcement before the stop at Perry Avenue, and not until the bus has left the stop as at present? A bit late then...
If the announcement was made at Walsall those joining the bus along the route would not hear it.

I'm on 6731 on the X51 from City at the moment and the driver has just done it at the Children's Hospital. Possibly the same one then. I suppose it saves the aggro when passengers come and start moaning when the bus doesn't stop in-between City and Perry Avenue.

[Jack D]

Just a quick one,

Ive noticed on X12 towards Solihull in smiths wood the bus announces Smiths Wood School when there is no stop and then chester road when there is no stop is that meant to happen. I think its because there is a stop towards City only.

[Stu]

Just a quick one,

Ive noticed on X12 towards Solihull in smiths wood the bus announces Smiths Wood School when there is no stop and then chester road when there is no stop is that meant to happen. I think its because there is a stop towards City only.

The stops are shown on the route page:
https://journeyplanner.networkwestmidlands.com/Timetables/cen_33X12_A_H_y11/2/Outbound/0

Perhaps the to city stops show 'And Opposite'?

[Brummie45]

The stops are shown on the route page:
https://journeyplanner.networkwestmidlands.com/Timetables/cen_33X12_A_H_y11/2/Outbound/0

Perhaps the to city stops show 'And Opposite'?

There's not even and opposite on the stops towards Birmingham either by Smiths Wood School.

Towards Solihull there is a stop at Woodoecker Grove then the next one is on the Chester Road.

[karl724223]

Rules for platinum drivers have been relaxed   drivers don't have to wear a tie in the summer months now and they can have the top button of their shirt undone

[Trident 4194]

Rules for platinum drivers have been relaxed   drivers don't have to wear a tie in the summer months now and they can have the top button of their shirt undone

What are you? Attending secondary school again?

[Tony]

What are you? Attending secondary school again?

If you ever get into the real world you will find all employers have some rules. Part of the reason for the Secondary school regime is to actually get people into the mind set that employers want.