Whittles

[Tony]

how I understand  all the things  I have read  there taking all the coaches, except nX ones and the are being loaned out and maybe coning back

even if  the only take nine coaches surely the will need more than ten driver. barry where does your proof come from  ?

Central Coachways ran a fleet of 14 coaches when they were taken over by WMPTE with a staff of 6 full time drivers, because that was as many as they could guarantee being out each day. All other work was covered by part time, casual, or other staff driving. 10 full time drivers sounds about the right number, remember most coaches keep the same driver for the whole day unlike major operators buses

[winston]

I haven't the registration details yet but trust me it's true
The sale included the yard rental at Foley Business Park, 9 coaches, 10 drivers, 3 office staff and 3 mechanics

3 Mechanics sounds high for a fleet of 9 coaches. It wouldn't surprise me if Johnson's aren't looking to expand further in the area, possibly in to local tendered bus work to fill the depot site

3 mechanics seems like the bare minimum even for a small fleet - one to work earlys, one on lates and one spare/on call?

Possibly? But it's a coach operation not buses, coaches tend to spend far more time in the depot compared with buses, so would you need all those shifts?

[barry]

how I understand  all the things  I have read  there taking all the coaches, except nX ones and the are being loaned out and maybe coning back

even if  the only take nine coaches surely the will need more than ten driver. barry where does your proof come from  ?

Inside Info... That's all I can say.
The 9 Coaches are all Volvos, including the tri-axle KHFC  ex MCFC Team Coach. No Lavantes are part of the deal. If you look at the Whittles website/fleet list it is easy to work out which arte the nine.

[Reece]

how I understand  all the things  I have read  there taking all the coaches, except nX ones and the are being loaned out and maybe coning back

even if  the only take nine coaches surely the will need more than ten driver. barry where does your proof come from  ?

Inside Info... That's all I can say.
The 9 Coaches are all Volvos, including the tri-axle KHFC  ex MCFC Team Coach. No Lavantes are part of the deal. If you look at the Whittles website/fleet list it is easy to work out which arte the nine.

So basically they have got all 8 Plaxtons and the Volvo coach.

[Cedric]

how I understand  all the things  I have read  there taking all the coaches, except nX ones and the are being loaned out and maybe coning back

even if  the only take nine coaches surely the will need more than ten driver. barry where does your proof come from  ?

Inside Info... That's all I can say.
The 9 Coaches are all Volvos, including the tri-axle KHFC  ex MCFC Team Coach. No Lavantes are part of the deal. If you look at the Whittles website/fleet list it is easy to work out which arte the nine.

22 is a lavante  in whittles colours not national express colours  all the coaches are  Volvos 15 to 23 are all the  non national express  coaches in the fleet

83 is a lavante  as well  in whittle  that  makes the non natex  fleet 15 to 83

[Reece]

Whittle Bus Routes/Services Update Not Including School Services.

2A/2C: Withdrawn as of the 15/12/2014 partly replaced by the 16
7: ? (Kidderminster - Sion Hill) Fairfield bit of the 7 replaced by a rerouted 4A as of 5/1/2015
15: ? (Kidderminster - Stourport)
101: Arriva Bus
125: Central Buses (Stourbridge - Kidderminster - Bridgnorth)
192: ? (Kidderminster - Halesowen)
580: Worcestershire CC Fleet Services

Updated with new information.

[StourportSam]

Whittle Bus Routes/Services Update Not Including School Services.

2A/2C: Withdrawn as of the 15/12/2014 partly replaced by the 16
7: ? (Kidderminster - Sion Hill) Fairfield bit of the 7 replaced by a rerouted 4A as of 5/1/2015
15: ? (Kidderminster - Stourport)
101: Arriva Bus
125: Central Buses (Stourbridge - Kidderminster - Bridgnorth)
192: ? (Kidderminster - Halesowen)
580: Worcestershire CC Fleet Services

Updated with new information.

Don't forget:

1 - withdrawn 01/09/14
3 - withdrawn 01/09/14

[Reece]

Whittle Bus Routes/Services Update Not Including School Services.

2A/2C: Withdrawn as of the 15/12/2014 partly replaced by the 16
7: ? (Kidderminster - Sion Hill) Fairfield bit of the 7 replaced by a rerouted 4A as of 5/1/2015
15: ? (Kidderminster - Stourport)
101: Arriva Bus
125: Central Buses (Stourbridge - Kidderminster - Bridgnorth)
192: ? (Kidderminster - Halesowen)
580: Worcestershire CC Fleet Services

Updated with new information.

Don't forget:

1 - withdrawn 01/09/14
3 - withdrawn 01/09/14

I thought Central Buses were only operating the Kidderminster to Stourbridge section of the 125?

Have a look at the link Sam. :)

[StourportSam]

Whittle Bus Routes/Services Update Not Including School Services.

2A/2C: Withdrawn as of the 15/12/2014 partly replaced by the 16
7: ? (Kidderminster - Sion Hill) Fairfield bit of the 7 replaced by a rerouted 4A as of 5/1/2015
15: ? (Kidderminster - Stourport)
101: Arriva Bus
125: Central Buses (Stourbridge - Kidderminster - Bridgnorth)
192: ? (Kidderminster - Halesowen)
580: Worcestershire CC Fleet Services

Updated with new information.

Don't forget:

1 - withdrawn 01/09/14
3 - withdrawn 01/09/14

I thought Central Buses were only operating the Kidderminster to Stourbridge section of the 125?

Have a look at the link Sam. :)

Yep just modified my post after reading Central Buses thread!
Good news the route is being retained as a whole. a shame the last bus through Highley has been made earlier than previously, it was handy catching the bus home from Chelmarsh at 1855, but only by 30 mins so I suppose we can't complain.

[Trident 4194]

I wonder who will get the 192

[Reece]

I wonder who will get the 192

May be WMSNT/igo, Central Buses or Hansons?

[Niall]

I wonder who will get the 192

May be WMSNT/igo, Central Buses or Hansons?

I thought WMSNT had already won it?


Anyway, I know its been discussed before (but quite a while ago, so things may have changed?), but if I was to take a trip on the 192 Halesowen - Kidderminster and back what would be the best ticket option? There's no info on Whittles' website as to tickets or prices so i've got pretty much no idea.

What tends to run on the 192 nowadays? Last time I spent any amount of time down Halesowen (which was a good few months ago) it was the ALX B10s, hopefully that's still the case :)

Thanks

[iamwilljh92]

I wonder who will get the 192

May be WMSNT/igo, Central Buses or Hansons?

I thought WMSNT had already won it?


Anyway, I know its been discussed before (but quite a while ago, so things may have changed?), but if I was to take a trip on the 192 Halesowen - Kidderminster and back what would be the best ticket option? There's no info on Whittles' website as to tickets or prices so i've got pretty much no idea.

What tends to run on the 192 nowadays? Last time I spent any amount of time down Halesowen (which was a good few months ago) it was the ALX B10s, hopefully that's still the case :)

Thanks

Yes they do seem to use those vehicles on that particular route and from what I do know is a Whittle network ticket for an adult is £6.00

[Cedric]

Whittle Bus Routes/Services Update Not Including School Services.

2A/2C: Withdrawn as of the 15/12/2014 partly replaced by the 16
7: ? (Kidderminster - Sion Hill) Fairfield bit of the 7 replaced by a rerouted 4A as of 5/1/2015
15: ? (Kidderminster - Stourport)
101: Arriva Bus
125: Central Buses (Stourbridge - Kidderminster - Bridgnorth)
192: ? (Kidderminster - Halesowen)
580: Worcestershire CC Fleet Services

Updated with new information.

Don't forget:

1 - withdrawn 01/09/14
3 - withdrawn 01/09/14

I thought Central Buses were only operating the Kidderminster to Stourbridge section of the 125?

Have a look at the link Sam. :)

part of the 2a/2c was replaced by rerouting the 2 as well

[Kevin]

Was looking at the 580 route just now, cause I never realised it still existed... Anyone reckon it'd make some sense incorporating it into an occasional extension to the 228? Recreate a link through to Merry Hill from Kiddy?