West Bromwich Garage

[aSingh]

There were I think 4 49XX and a 4693 on the 87s. The 80 had 2 platinums. What's going on there?

[monkeyjoe]

You get the same on the 50. A majority of passengers welcome and enjoy these new buses, and it helps with passenger growth. Its a minority of individuals who don't care and have no respect.

Passengers on ex lea hall routes or " North  Solihull" in the main wouldn't really know what it's like to welcome new buses.

[MW]

Passengers on ex lea hall routes or " North  Solihull" in the main wouldn't really know what it's like to welcome new buses.

71/72/X12 all serve North Solihull.

https://www.solihull.gov.uk/Portals/0/InfoandIntelligence/North-Solihull-Locality-Profile-2018.pdf

That's North Solihull.

I already know what you're gonna say. Can I point out to you that by your logic, Kings Heath/Maypole/Yardley Wood passengers wouldn't know what new buses are like. The same way you make the exception of the above 3 routes, I make for the 50...

[2206]

71/72/X12 all serve North Solihull.

https://www.solihull.gov.uk/Portals/0/InfoandIntelligence/North-Solihull-Locality-Profile-2018.pdf

That's North Solihull.

I already know what you're gonna say. Can I point out to you that by your logic, Kings Heath/Maypole/Yardley Wood passengers wouldn't know what new buses are like. The same way you make the exception of the above 3 routes, I make for the 50...

71 is operated by Omnilinks and 72 is operated by Gemini, neither of which are new buses.
I completely agree @monkeyjoe, i'm sure people in Alum Rock, Shard End, Ward End, Bordesley Green, Washwood Heath and Stechford on the 14, 55, 94 and 97 routes wouldn't really know what its like to welcome new buses.

You get the same on the 50. A majority of passengers welcome and enjoy these new buses, and it helps with passenger growth. Its a minority of individuals who don't care and have no respect.

Don't think many would enjoy travelling on these new buses when they are scattered with rubbish and smell of weed as described. And it can't help passenger growth either.

[Stu]

Guys, my reply to Jack was based on what I think he was alluding to, that the 82 & 87 'doesn't deserve' Platinum buses because of the 'scummy areas' they go through, that's the insinuation.

My response was that you get exactly the same behaviour on the 50, which goes through 'nicer' areas like Moseley and Kings Heath.

@monkeyjoe and @2206 your responses are becoming completely predictable, if you want to have a robust discussion on East Birmingham bus services please feel free to start a new topic, as this is nothing to do with West Bromwich garage.

[Sh4318]

Guys, my reply to Jack was based on what I think he was alluding to, that the 82 & 87 'doesn't deserve' Platinum buses because of the 'scummy areas' they go through, that's the insinuation.

My response was that you get exactly the same behaviour on the 50, which goes through 'nicer' areas like Moseley and Kings Heath.

@monkeyjoe and @2206 your responses are becoming completely predictable, if you want to have a robust discussion on East Birmingham bus services please feel free to start a new topic, as this is nothing to do with West Bromwich garage.

Agreed, plus, these constant regurgitated arguments are becoming really annoying.

If anything, I feel for passengers on the 5 & 80/80A, who had their '14 plate branded Enviros, replaced with 13-19 year old buses

[Jack]

If anything, I feel for passengers on the 5 & 80/80A, who had their '14 plate branded Enviros, replaced with 13-19 year old buses

It was a good thing they did remove the 63 plate E400's off the 5, they were trashed when they came off it and chavs of Kingstanding and Pheasey were breaking and stealing the hammers used for emergencies. The 5 and 80/80A do still see MK2 E400's on a regular basis so it's not like they don't see them at all.

[Tony]

It was a good thing they did remove the 63 plate E400's off the 5, they were trashed when they came off it and chavs of Kingstanding and Pheasey were breaking and stealing the hammers used for emergencies.

All complete exaggeration

[monkeyjoe]

Guys, my reply to Jack was based on what I think he was alluding to, that the 82 & 87 'doesn't deserve' Platinum buses because of the 'scummy areas' they go through, that's the insinuation.

My response was that you get exactly the same behaviour on the 50, which goes through 'nicer' areas like Moseley and Kings Heath.

@monkeyjoe and @2206 your responses are becoming completely predictable, if you want to have a robust discussion on East Birmingham bus services please feel free to start a new topic, as this is nothing to do with West Bromwich garage.

Just saying it how it is, no to worry got a busy week at work this week.

[2900]

Buses being trashed, bulk of west broms 4900s interior still in good shape IMO and for the Dudley rd platinums I haven't seen a single ripped seat or USB points vandalised yet, vehicle cleaning could be better I do wonder why the single decks get better cleaning treatment, any way I digress yes maybe it's dawning people if we trash it we lose it.

[Ashley 60171]

Buses being trashed, bulk of west broms 4900s interior still in good shape IMO and for the Dudley rd platinums I haven't seen a single ripped seat or USB points vandalised yet, vehicle cleaning could be better I do wonder why the single decks get better cleaning treatment, any way I digress yes maybe it's dawning people if we trash it we lose it.

It sounds like I'm just moaning for fun when I say that about Wolverhampton buses but I best not take it off topic again.

[danny]

If you feel like you have a valid point then it isn't moaning for fun. Personally as a regular user of pensnett and wear brom routes I think the standard of cleaning is a vast improvement over the past. The 87s I've been on have been spotless.

[979]

If you feel like you have a valid point then it isn't moaning for fun. Personally as a regular user of pensnett and wear brom routes I think the standard of cleaning is a vast improvement over the past. The 87s I've been on have been spotless.

Not anymore 87's have had the chicken bones and chips / clothing security tags etc all making a comeback.

[Trident 4194]

Not anymore 87's have had the chicken bones and chips / clothing security tags etc all making a comeback.

The dreaded chicken bones. I witnessed an animal chewing his chicken bones and throwing them on the floor on the 80/80A.

[Jack]

The dreaded chicken bones. I witnessed an animal chewing his chicken bones and throwing them on the floor on the 80/80A.

Seen it happen many a time on the 74.