If you had the chance to modify or add any service, what would you do?

[Kevin]

I don't think there's any need to change the 16W, at the end of the day it's now all about a simple numbering system, the 74 is the only number associated with West Brom now in the 70's and 16W keeps that corridor as 16's. I could even imagine an eventual return of the 16A proper, straight up Old Walsall Road to Scott Arms

Talking to a friend in the pub in Sutton the other night, we were debating the merits of extending either the 65 or 7 beyond Perry Common up to Boldmere and Sutton. Mostly settled on the 65 because it could fit in with the 66 at the northern end and be more beneficial to residents of Short Heath and Stockland Green. Perhaps even replace the 66 and have it terminate at New Oscott instead

[CL]

I don't think there's any need to change the 16W, at the end of the day it's now all about a simple numbering system, the 74 is the only number associated with West Brom now in the 70's and 16W keeps that corridor as 16's. I could even imagine an eventual return of the 16A proper, straight up Old Walsall Road to Scott Arms
...

Agreed, there's no real need in renumbering; I had just put it out there as a suggestion. In addition to the 74, the 79 still serves (and so one would assume it's still associated with) West Bromwich. ;) But the point still stands.

Can't comment on the 16A being reinstated full time. Admittedly, I only ever use the 16 (and its variables) from City up until Hockley only. :P

[2206]

Similarly, another example that's sprung to mind is iGo's 10H service. And though it doesn't indicate the final destination, it does signify the route that it takes: via Harborne

... And then the even more recent 10S to Selly Oak.

I've just remembered there used to be the 2L in Kidderminster operated by Diamond as well - the L indicating it went to Ludlow.

[Martin]

That route changed back to 292 and also changed to a different operator R&B Travel of Clee Hill if I'm right.

[Jack]

Evenings and Sundays: 28 extends past Dyas Road to serve the whole route, I completely don't understand why it doesn't serve Perry Beeches on Scott Arms on the Evenings and Sundays, hilarious that the branding mentions these places, yet only serves these places Mon-Sat daytimes.

[Tony]

Evenings and Sundays: 28 extends past Dyas Road to serve the whole route, I completely don't understand why it doesn't serve Perry Beeches on Scott Arms on the Evenings and Sundays, hilarious that the branding mentions these places, yet only serves these places Mon-Sat daytimes.

No passenger demand?
Need more resources possibly making the whole route unviable?

[Jack]

No passenger demand?
Need more resources possibly making the whole route unviable?

Would make more sense then that stupid Small Heath extension it does.

[Tony]

Would make more sense then that stupid Small Heath extension it does.

Which is a tendered service otherwise it wouldn't run

[Westy]

Which is a tendered service otherwise it wouldn't run

There must be some tenders that you wonder why they run.

The one by me on Arriva 2 diverts from Bloxwich High St down Somerfield Rd then turns left onto Leamore Lane, to rejoin Bloxwich High St.

While there is bus stops on Somerfield Rd, there are no stops on the Leamore Lane section, so the last stop is Addenbrooke Street, then the next one is Broadstone Avenue & locals know the distance between the 2!

It should turn right at Kfc & go via Beechdale instead.

[2206]

There must be some tenders that you wonder why they run.

The one by me on Arriva 2 diverts from Bloxwich High St down Somerfield Rd then turns left onto Leamore Lane, to rejoin Bloxwich High St.

While there is bus stops on Somerfield Rd, there are no stops on the Leamore Lane section, so the last stop is Addenbrooke Street, then the next one is Broadstone Avenue & locals know the distance between the 2!

It should turn right at Kfc & go via Beechdale instead.

Not many, but a few people do use this one - it basically does what the Diamond 28A does at other times.

Diamond 53 (Erdington to Smiths Wood via Stechford) - everytime I've seen this route its a practically empty Mellor Strata minibus. The most I ever see onboard is about 2 passengers, usually its completely empty. Peak hour trips seem paticularly empty.

[I love Walsall buses]

There must be some tenders that you wonder why they run.

The one by me on Arriva 2 diverts from Bloxwich High St down Somerfield Rd then turns left onto Leamore Lane, to rejoin Bloxwich High St.

While there is bus stops on Somerfield Rd, there are no stops on the Leamore Lane section, so the last stop is Addenbrooke Street, then the next one is Broadstone Avenue & locals know the distance between the 2!

It should turn right at Kfc & go via Beechdale instead.

But on the opposite you have the four crosses but there. Not bus stop sign

[Westy]

But on the opposite you have the four crosses but there. Not bus stop sign

The Four Crosses ain't been there for ages!

It's the KFC & a vets!

[I love Walsall buses]

The Four Crosses ain't been there for ages!

It's the KFC & a vets!

Been in there today to bloxwich after school and it announced "the four crosses" but it doesn't when it goes back to walsall

[Westy]

Been in there today to bloxwich after school and it announced "the four crosses" but it doesn't when it goes back to walsall

It is Arriva.


What do you expect?

Accuracy?


And on the subject of 'accuracy', whoever does the video displays for NX's Walsall Platties, it's Addenbrooke Street, with an extra e!


Speaking as a local!

[Ginger66]

Merge both 46 services.  West Brom upto Pheasey then across to Perry Barr to City Centre.