Bus breakdown experiences

[nitromatt1]

Hansons KU52RYO broken down opposite Quinton ASDA, towards Halesowen. Bonnet up with a fluid leak underneath. Not often you see a Hansons bus fail.

A Dart was parked on Andrew Road facing away from the bus station about half an hour ago displaying PRIVATE. Didn't look which number.

[John]

1864 broke down at Dyas Road this afternoon. I think 7031 replaced it

Also, an OmniLink on the 66A this morning had a problem with its wheelchair ramp at Erdington 6 Ways, it was stuck unfolded

[andy]

1864 broke down at Dyas Road this afternoon. I think 7031 replaced it

Also, an OmniLink on the 66A this morning had a problem with its wheelchair ramp at Erdington 6 Ways, it was stuck unfolded

These ramps, as you are probably discovering yourself John, are a pain in the a***, terrible design. You can fold the ramp away and drop it back into the floor, but if the handle doesn't sit completely flat to satisfy the sensor, you won't be able to move. All it needs is a bit of grit or dirt to get in there and you're knackered.

[Stuharris 6360]

Arriva 2155 broken down in Cradley Heath this morning, was leaning heavily to one side, mechanic was in attendance!

[Trident 4609]

4568 failed on WN59 this afternoon about 16:15 just before Wednesfield (Wood-End Rd junction bus stop)

[Stuharris 6360]

1629 broken down on the Broadway in Norton at 12:10 approx, coolant leak by the looks of it!

[John]

4250 split its coolant on West Brom High Street this morning while on the 75, looked liked it overheated as steam was coming from the engine

[Stuharris 6360]

Can they repair a coolant leak by the roadside?

[Liverpool Street]

Can they repair a coolant leak by the roadside?

Depending on which hose has split, usually yes, if accessible. If not, then they top up the coolant and boot it back to garage. (By boot I actually mean "nurse it back" - industry terminology ect ect)

[JackC]

Diamond's 20540 (Optare Solo) has snapped its fan belt off and chucked it's coolant all over the floor this morning.

[vinh1000]

Centro bus shelter maintenance van broken down recovery at attendance moor street

[lauren1993]

Centro bus shelter maintenance van broken down recovery at attendance moor street

Lol!

[Lukeee]

Centro bus shelter maintenance van broken down recovery at attendance moor street

How ironic

[Trident 4609]

1671 parked up at the I54 Business Park about 17:05 parked up NIS with an engineer in attendance.

[nitromatt1]

4202 parked on Spies Lane this evening bonnet up with engineer pouring in a coolant. That engineer then drove it off with Birmingham 9 on the front