tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post4873864373535711433..comments2024-03-18T21:18:19.020+00:00Comments on Steve's Bus & Train Page: Bits and PiecesSteve Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06852377706742868978noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-981846218199125472019-01-27T13:13:19.906+00:002019-01-27T13:13:19.906+00:00Beestons to axe 236 from April. Beestons to axe 236 from April. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-60084603524496885992019-01-19T16:02:12.363+00:002019-01-19T16:02:12.363+00:00Someones bitter....Someones bitter....Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-66348726258862176492019-01-18T22:00:10.783+00:002019-01-18T22:00:10.783+00:00Both Shieldsman and SW Blog are partially right. T...Both Shieldsman and SW Blog are partially right. The main consultation is oabout reducing evening and Sunday services. It then adds questions about devolution and demand responsive routes. However it is unclear why the two elements are linked, since the main consultation is very much about withdrawing lightly used journeys, whereas devolved responsibility and demand response would seem to be applicable to the wider network. The whole thing is intended to feed into the council's nect Bus Strategy.Travellernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-39683024710069462762019-01-16T12:11:19.478+00:002019-01-16T12:11:19.478+00:00GO RIDE CIC are axing a number of mi8nor services...GO RIDE CIC are axing a number of mi8nor services in the Clacton/Colchester areaaEast Anglian Bus Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02555951920166671431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-27824084851575845362019-01-15T12:43:22.015+00:002019-01-15T12:43:22.015+00:00Possibly to allow time for the vehicles to be p...Possibly to allow time for the vehicles to be painted into Our Bus livery? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-63979049686748518272019-01-14T20:43:17.536+00:002019-01-14T20:43:17.536+00:00Not sure that's the word, Charlie. Intrigued, ...Not sure that's the word, Charlie. Intrigued, maybe..... Steve Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06852377706742868978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-9828460551328637562019-01-14T20:01:52.912+00:002019-01-14T20:01:52.912+00:00You seem excited Steve, it must be a good order! ;...You seem excited Steve, it must be a good order! ;) Transit UK980https://www.blogger.com/profile/10938486799939148068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-67059980228796805972019-01-13T13:17:45.723+00:002019-01-13T13:17:45.723+00:00My apologies, Traveller, I accidentally pressed th...My apologies, Traveller, I accidentally pressed the wrong button and deleted your reply instead of publishing it! Please repost and I'll put it up. Steve Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06852377706742868978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-43712031753844383032019-01-12T20:40:33.554+00:002019-01-12T20:40:33.554+00:00Not minor to those who use them. Can anyone confir...Not minor to those who use them. Can anyone confirm if this is due to loss of subsidy or change of operator? Steve Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06852377706742868978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-37846780596838925252019-01-12T20:39:04.719+00:002019-01-12T20:39:04.719+00:00Thanks, David, hope you are well yourself, and all...Thanks, David, hope you are well yourself, and all Galloway jobs are safe. Steve Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06852377706742868978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-2203352316208844862019-01-12T20:38:01.654+00:002019-01-12T20:38:01.654+00:00As soon as I can spill the beans, Charlie, I will....As soon as I can spill the beans, Charlie, I will. Just waiting for the green light! Steve Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06852377706742868978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-9397550937929299342019-01-11T19:46:19.693+00:002019-01-11T19:46:19.693+00:00That is good news Steve about First. Hoping for so...That is good news Steve about First. Hoping for something a bit different! That Go Ahead news is worrying though. It will end up leaving a legacy like the collapse of GHA. Go Ahead won't be viewed in a good light at all!Transit UK980https://www.blogger.com/profile/10938486799939148068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-74992662418141207202019-01-10T10:48:30.522+00:002019-01-10T10:48:30.522+00:00Our Bus has axed a number of minor routes, The 74,...Our Bus has axed a number of minor routes, The 74, X74 , 292, 293, 294. This is from 20th JanuaryEast Anglian Bus Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02555951920166671431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-48068025422118642822019-01-10T00:09:37.338+00:002019-01-10T00:09:37.338+00:00What sort of savings?What sort of savings?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-20237028183944014082019-01-09T17:35:21.838+00:002019-01-09T17:35:21.838+00:00Hi Steve how are you let's start with galloway...Hi Steve how are you let's start with galloway update deliver this week to Mendlesham is eight scania lavanty 3s in national express livery. All vehicles should get new fleet numbers to mix in with the Stevensons fleet with the new nationals coaches being in the 100s I believe in the next few months galloway buses may get Stevensons fleet names David green teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04585115991760104648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-73466896714178352052019-01-09T10:45:55.592+00:002019-01-09T10:45:55.592+00:00That's strange then. Are you reading the same ...That's strange then. Are you reading the same documents because that's what they are suggesting as options fort these routes.East Anglian Bus Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02555951920166671431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-86505451576697699942019-01-09T10:43:30.424+00:002019-01-09T10:43:30.424+00:00The Go Ahead companies in the East are not run th...The Go Ahead companies in the East are not run that well. They would be a nice fit with Stephenson's who might make a better go of themEast Anglian Bus Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02555951920166671431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-9150106238212917742019-01-09T10:37:07.346+00:002019-01-09T10:37:07.346+00:00It Would seem to fit very well with Stephensons Es...It Would seem to fit very well with Stephensons Essex operations so I would have thought it would make sense to bring it under that. There would be a lot of potential savings from doing thatEast Anglian Bus Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02555951920166671431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-16687940566240060752019-01-08T19:48:17.668+00:002019-01-08T19:48:17.668+00:00It was announced back in October.
http://www.rout...It was announced back in October.<br /><br />http://www.route-one.net/articles/Business_deals/Stephensons_of_Essex_purchases_NIBS_BusesInspector Blokenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-76254476667985991112019-01-08T13:13:33.233+00:002019-01-08T13:13:33.233+00:00NIBS has been owned by Stephenson's for some m...NIBS has been owned by Stephenson's for some months now; although likely to remain stand-alone for some while.greenline727https://www.blogger.com/profile/03033268278026535109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-63320038316775023162019-01-08T11:59:40.007+00:002019-01-08T11:59:40.007+00:00The Web site say the legal contract is with Arriv...The Web site say the legal contract is with Arriva plc<br /><br />2. Information about us and how to contact us<br /><br />2.1. Who we are. We are Arriva PLC and our company registration number is 347103. Our registered office is at 1 Admiral Way Doxford, International Business Park, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR3 3XP. We provide the App to you and also operate the vehicles which you may book from time using the App.<br /><br />2.2. How to contact us.You can contact us by email at arrivaclickenquiries@arriva.co.uk or writing to us at 3rd Floor, The Crescent Centre, Temple Back, Bristol, BS1 6EZ.East Anglian Bus Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02555951920166671431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-25632761645913096622019-01-07T22:39:04.206+00:002019-01-07T22:39:04.206+00:00NIBS Buses
It seems that NIBS buses is now owned ...NIBS Buses<br /><br />It seems that NIBS buses is now owned by Stephensons of EssexEast Anglian Bus Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02555951920166671431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-32246443601802318952019-01-07T10:56:15.628+00:002019-01-07T10:56:15.628+00:00And for the record, Sittingbourne is operated by A...And for the record, Sittingbourne is operated by Arriva Kent & Surrey Ltd, and Liverpool by Arriva Merseyside Ltd. Arriva plc does not have an O licence.<br /><br /> Shieldsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00197794322283545552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-43037592164084489382019-01-07T10:49:59.359+00:002019-01-07T10:49:59.359+00:00There is a huge amount of detail on this consultat...There is a huge amount of detail on this consultation. Neither of the options described are being offered.<br />It is a wholesale withdrawal of services after 10pm, unless there are a regular minimum number of passengers. Every single route and journey affected is listed.<br />Shieldsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00197794322283545552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2425346921966365551.post-1116129485903146152019-01-06T21:28:22.077+00:002019-01-06T21:28:22.077+00:00Think you'll find it's Sittingbourne not A...Think you'll find it's Sittingbourne not Ashford. No Arriva presence in Ashford afaikSteve Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06852377706742868978noreply@blogger.com