New Deliveries / New Livery & Branding Discussion

[Stevo]

I can't spot any external differences to the previous batch. I expected differences around the engine compartment with the smart hybrid gubbins.

[CL]

I can't spot any external differences to the previous batch. I expected differences around the engine compartment with the smart hybrid gubbins.

The fuel cap bit is the only noticeable part, for me at least.

On another note,  with the introduction of Platinums on the Harborne corridor, I wonder if it'd be the end of the Phil Upton announcements. :P

[Tony]

The fuel cap bit is the only noticeable part, for me at least.

On another note,  with the introduction of Platinums on the Harborne corridor, I wonder if it'd be the end of the Phil Upton announcements. :P

Yes, they don't have the autocheck things by the fuel filler, so the surrounding silver panel is smaller

[Mike K]

The fuel cap bit is the only noticeable part, for me at least.

On another note,  with the introduction of Platinums on the Harborne corridor, I wonder if it'd be the end of the Phil Upton announcements. :P

Have they ever actually updated the next stop announcements since the route change in the city? After Great Charles St the next stop is announced as Lloyd House, Colmore Circus, rather than Livery Street. I've not paid attention on the city loop and don't use it around that section any more.

[2206]

Have they ever actually updated the next stop announcements since the route change in the city? After Great Charles St the next stop is announced as Lloyd House, Colmore Circus, rather than Livery Street. I've not paid attention on the city loop and don't use it around that section any more.

No they haven't.

[BigDaddyCool]

With all the proposed changes coming in South Birmingham - will this affect the branding of the new platinum buses for the Harborbe routes, especially as there are some that may no longer be in existence.

[B.C Driver]

With all the proposed changes coming in South Birmingham - will this affect the branding of the new platinum buses for the Harborbe routes, especially as there are some that may no longer be in existence.

I doubt it, as long as the branding says City Centre - Broad St - Five Ways - Harborne. That should cover all routes, changes or not.

[Jordan]

do you know the new buses that are getting delivered to birmingham central garage are they gonna have new ticket machines

[B.C Driver]

do you know the new buses that are getting delivered to birmingham central garage are they gonna have new ticket machines

From what Ive heard yes.

[Mike K]

I doubt it, as long as the branding says City Centre - Broad St - Five Ways - Harborne. That should cover all routes, changes or not.

I guess if one of the 22 or 29 changes and no longer serves Harborne, and the current number of buses per hour on the City to Harborne stretch decreases, they might have to de-brand a few. Or maybe they'll pre-empt that anyway and leave a number un-branded?

[B.C Driver]

I guess if one of the 22 or 29 changes and no longer serves Harborne, and the current number of buses per hour on the City to Harborne stretch decreases, they might have to de-brand a few. Or maybe they'll pre-empt that anyway and leave a number un-branded?

The unbranded ones can also be used on the X1, X2, X61 and the X70 is crying out for Platinums.
Also 6825 -28 6850 - 54 can be used on Harborne routes too if they need to.

[Jack6101]

The unbranded ones can also be used on the X1, X2, X61 and the X70 is crying out for Platinums.
Also 6825 -28 6850 - 54 can be used on Harborne routes too if they need to.

how many buses are required on the x70??

[V89MOA]

The unbranded ones can also be used on the X1, X2, X61 and the X70 is crying out for Platinums.
Also 6825 -28 6850 - 54 can be used on Harborne routes too if they need to.

I've never understood why there is always at least one on the 60 when the X70 could have it instead.

[MW]

how many buses are required on the x70??

I think it's 2

[Tony]

Today's arrival - 6857

http://wmbusphotos.com/NXWM/5001-9959/6857.html