West Bromwich Garage

[Gareth]

Yes... that's literally what I'm trying to find out. I asked because I wanted to know what issue they had

It could be something as simple as MOT expiry and not needed to be renewed for another year. It's not that deep. Don't stress yourself out as to why those two went.

[West_Brom/WalsallBusGeek]

It could be something as simple as MOT expiry and not needed to be renewed for another year. It's not that deep. Don't stress yourself out as to why those two went.

Excuse me, I was just asking a question... I don't appreciate it when you and a few others give your unwanted opinions on my query. I didn't say I NEEDED to know, I was just asking in case anybody did 100% know why they were withdrawn.

[Jack]

Excuse me, I was just asking a question... I don't appreciate it when you and a few others give your unwanted opinions on my query. I didn't say I NEEDED to know, I was just asking in case anybody did 100% know why they were withdrawn.

Suggest you learn some respect. No one is being rude here but you... they have most likely failed MOT expiry and their age isn't worth it. 2 People have told you the most likely reasons, and you are blatantly arrogant.

[West_Brom/WalsallBusGeek]

Suggest you learn some respect. No one is being rude here but you... they have most likely failed MOT expiry and their age isn't worth it. 2 People have told you the most likely reasons, and you are blatantly arrogant.

Sorry if I came across as rude, but I just wanted an answer that was definite from somebody that knows, rather than speculation. I will try to word my posts better in the future.

[Tony]

Any non-Euro 6 bus that needs money spending on it will die. 4579 looks like being the next

[2900]

4517 not much left on it now its well stripped, top deck could repair the fire damaged crimson GEMNI but no action as yet i forget the fleet no, Westbroms dead row is quite full right now long term Enviro 200 still parked up next to a Scania and 3 GEMS 

[West_Brom/WalsallBusGeek]

Hi sorry just another question. Are WB's BU53s definitely being withdrawn later on this year? If they are then it will definitely be such a shame 😢 

[Jack]

Hi sorry just another question. Are WB's BU53s definitely being withdrawn later on this year? If they are then it will definitely be such a shame 😢

They are all non Euro 6 apart from 4523 so yes.

[Tony]

They are all non Euro 6 apart from 4523 so yes.

24th January 2024 is the last date TfWM will allow them to be used

[Straightlines]

24th January 2024 is the last date TfWM will allow them to be used

What happened to May 2023?

[mesub]

What happened to May 2023?

I'm sure that deadline was for tendered routes, although I stand to be corrected.

[2206]

I'm sure that deadline was for tendered routes, although I stand to be corrected.

@Stu said NX Bus and Diamond Bus have been granted an exemption.
1st May Vehicle Emissions standards deadline: operators apply for temporary exemptions – West Midlands Bus Users (wmbu.org.uk)

So full service can continue to run until more electric/euro 6 vehicles enter service

[West_Brom/WalsallBusGeek]

I'm sure that deadline was for tendered routes, although I stand to be corrected.

What do you mean by tendered routes?

[West_Brom/WalsallBusGeek]

They are all non Euro 6 apart from 4523 so yes.

So will 4523 stay for longer or could they be changed to euro 6?

[Tony]

So will 4523 stay for longer or could they be changed to euro 6?

Yes, 4523 can run after the 24th January, along with all the 44xx ones. No more will be converted. It is expensive and not worth doing on a 20 year old bus