Whittles

[StourportSam]

The rumour mill informs me Whittle will be operating the 292 from September. Whether this is true; we shall see.

them running the 292 who on earth has said that?

I really hope it's true!

Well if that IS the case then Diamond can run the 125 fairs fair in my opinion

Hardly, the 125 is Whittle's own commercial service whereas the 292 is run under tender from Worcestershire County Council - its their choice who they award the contract to!

This rumour has come from several sources where I work, possibly all originating from the same source (a First bus driver) so could be a load of rubbish, just thought I would post anyway.

[iamwilljh92]

309 has had the messy Whittle logo on the front where it was applied over the East Yorkshire one removed and a fresh Whittle logo applied in its place. Looks as though a repaint is due no time soon.

The rumour mill informs me Whittle will be operating the 292 from September. Whether this is true; we shall see.

Yes I've seen that too mate it does look perculiar I must admit and them running the 292 who on earth has said that?

I really hope it's true!

Well if that IS the case then Diamond can run the 125 fairs fair in my opinion

Why? ???

Because Diamond would run it better than they do and in anycase they would probably run the route differently

[StourportSam]

we  will all be in for a suprize  in septmember   ,  from what I have heard  this afternoon.  this is from a realiable soruce.   but  I can not reval it
as things are still  being put togther

I understand you are unwilling to release further details Cedric, but would you be able to indicate whether this 'surprise' is good or bad for Whittle please?

Thanks

[nitromatt1]

309 has had the messy Whittle logo on the front where it was applied over the East Yorkshire one removed and a fresh Whittle logo applied in its place. Looks as though a repaint is due no time soon.

The rumour mill informs me Whittle will be operating the 292 from September. Whether this is true; we shall see.

Yes I've seen that too mate it does look perculiar I must admit and them running the 292 who on earth has said that?

I really hope it's true!

Well if that IS the case then Diamond can run the 125 fairs fair in my opinion

Why? ???

Because Diamond would run it better than they do and in anycase they would probably run the route differently

I disagree. You can't choose how you run a subsidised service.

[iamwilljh92]

we  will all be in for a suprize  in septmember   ,  from what I have heard  this afternoon.  this is from a realiable soruce.   but  I can not reval it
as things are still  being put togther

I understand you are unwilling to release further details Cedric, but would you be able to indicate whether this 'surprise' is good or bad for Whittle please?

Thanks

I agree Sam!
Can't say something like that and then say NOTHING!!

[Cedric]

we  will all be in for a suprize  in septmember   ,  from what I have heard  this afternoon.  this is from a realiable soruce.   but  I can not reval it
as things are still  being put togther

I understand you are unwilling to release further details Cedric, but would you be able to indicate whether this 'surprise' is good or bad for Whittle please?

Thanks

I agree Sam!
Can't say something like that and then say NOTHING!!

Sam & will  it not that am unwilling to say Nothing   it is a gave my word that I would not disclose the little bit  I was told . but one thing I will say keep yours  eyes  on the 2A that is one place there maybe a supprize  , and also the 15.   do not know much more myself,  think it could be a good one thing to finalize 100% yet.

[Cedric]

309 has had the messy Whittle logo on the front where it was applied over the East Yorkshire one removed and a fresh Whittle logo applied in its place. Looks as though a repaint is due no time soon.

The rumour mill informs me Whittle will be operating the 292 from September. Whether this is true; we shall see.

not heard that one Sam , on face book whittles are saying they will be  posting things about there services very soom

[Cedric]

309 has had the messy Whittle logo on the front where it was applied over the East Yorkshire one removed and a fresh Whittle logo applied in its place. Looks as though a repaint is due no time soon.

The rumour mill informs me Whittle will be operating the 292 from September. Whether this is true; we shall see.

Yes I've seen that too mate it does look peculiar I must admit and them running the 292 who on earth has said that?

will many years ago Whittles ran the 192/292 sunday service from Birmingham to Ludlow  but  centeral connect where the last operator to run it think it was 2 years since it stop running , thinking about the 292 again  all thought it is hourly  it only goes  to Ludlow every 2 hours  and hales park every 2 hours so  a big maybe it may be the hales park 292s whittles run which would fit it with there 2a just guessing  that

[Cedric]

The rumour mill informs me Whittle will be operating the 292 from September. Whether this is true; we shall see.

them running the 292 who on earth has said that?

I really hope it's true!

Well if that IS the case then Diamond can run the 125 fairs fair in my opinion

Hardly, the 125 is Whittle's own commercial service whereas the 292 is run under tender from Worcestershire County Council - its their choice who they award the contract to!

This rumour has come from several sources where I work, possibly all originating from the same source (a First bus driver) so could be a load of rubbish, just thought I would post anyway.

is the 292 also under tender from  Shropshire  County Council  for the section that runs in Shropshire

[D10]

The rumour mill informs me Whittle will be operating the 292 from September. Whether this is true; we shall see.

them running the 292 who on earth has said that?

I really hope it's true!

Well if that IS the case then Diamond can run the 125 fairs fair in my opinion

Hardly, the 125 is Whittle's own commercial service whereas the 292 is run under tender from Worcestershire County Council - its their choice who they award the contract to!

This rumour has come from several sources where I work, possibly all originating from the same source (a First bus driver) so could be a load of rubbish, just thought I would post anyway.

is the 292 also under tender from  Shropshire  County Council  for the section that runs in Shropshire

Yes, according the The Worcs CC website says the service is "largely funded by Shropshire Council".

[PM]

In other words, absolutely nothing to do with WCC changes so unlikely that Shropshire have decided to suddenly re-tender it from the same date as Worcestershire have changed their services!!

[nitromatt1]

In other words, absolutely nothing to do with WCC changes so unlikely that Shropshire have decided to suddenly re-tender it from the same date as Worcestershire have changed their services!!

1) Who said it was changing on the same date?
2) What is wrong with Shropshire updating their services at the start of September? It seems a sensible time.

[Cedric]

In other words, absolutely nothing to do with WCC changes so unlikely that Shropshire have decided to suddenly re-tender it from the same date as Worcestershire have changed their services!!

1) Who said it was changing on the same date?
2) What is wrong with Shropshire updating their services at the start of September? It seems a sensible time.

I agree with you matt  as septmember is when the new term starts in both counties but not exactaly the same date

[PM]

In other words, absolutely nothing to do with WCC changes so unlikely that Shropshire have decided to suddenly re-tender it from the same date as Worcestershire have changed their services!!

1) Who said it was changing on the same date?
2) What is wrong with Shropshire updating their services at the start of September? It seems a sensible time.

Well, may not be the same date but "September" was mentioned.

Nothing, only I'd have thought there was enough upheaval for passengers and operators in Worcestershire come September as it is, without them changing already set up contracts they have organised/tendered. A sensible time? Are you having a laugh?! The Damory Dorset experience and Arriva Malta shows you the danger of fast, all in one go changes. They cause confusion and chaos for operators and passengers alike, at a time of the year when people are going back to school/finding their feet and people are going back to work after holidays etc so guaranteed to cause maximum disruption as it is!!

[Cedric]

Sam, Will  I have posted message in rotala board about  closure of  the birmingham road