THarris123
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For a min there I thought were were talking about Webber bus of Somerset.
Oh if only
For a min there I thought were were talking about Webber bus of Somerset.
For a min there I thought were were talking about Webber bus of Somerset.
Why buy them out when you can rub them out
CMA wouldn't permit a purchase.
As for rubbing them out, the continued expansion of Webberbus continues to surprise. Another 4 new vehicles have arrived for a further assault on Taunton town services that began on Monday! Lord knows how they are doing it?
Some tricky accounting must be happening, I'll be surprised if the buses are not on tick.
Forgive my ignorance, but where is the Webbers (now First) base in Bodmin?
It's in Penbugle Lane PL31 2DZ Come in from the top end off Old Callywith Road and as you go down the lane it is right in front of you.
It does not show up on Google Maps!
Colin
It's in Penbugle Lane PL31 2DZ Come in from the top end off Old Callywith Road and as you go down the lane it is right in front of you.
It does not show up on Google Maps!
Colin
Have they moved recently? I thought their yard was previously on Roseland's Road which is a little further along Old Callywith Road, but it's been a while since I've been down that way. You can see a few vehicles parked there on Google Street view.
About an hour ago 53701 was being towed wrong way round into Penzance depot. Behind it was a coach displaying www.greyhound.com on its destination blind, in what appeared to be full Greyhound livery. As I was driving, it was dark and raining (for a change!) I can't supply more details.
Greyhounds seem mostly to be used on rail replacement. Occasional use on college runs if all else fails!
Greyhounds seem mostly to be used on rail replacement. Occasional use on college runs if all else fails!
A 6 p.m. return to depot on a weekday does rather suggest a college run to me. Lucky students, I hope they appreciate the added value they're getting!
Today saw coach 23208 travelling towards St Just at Leswidden Common on private hire?
On Monday night (18th January) in Green Market, Penzance saw Olympian 34138 heading back to the bus station. Unable to see the route it was on.
Hi all, I've not posted on the bus part of this forum before so please forgive me if anything has already been posted.
Last summer I was down in Newquay and surprised to see Leyland Olympians still in service. 31821 from memory was the one I had the most. From looking online it would seem that is now withdrawn from service along with some others.
My question is what's happened to that batch that would operate around Newquay and is there still any in service down there?
I'm looking at doing a trip down that way soon so I'm looking at the best place to get them before they are withdrawn.
Thanks in advance
Ant
I went to Newquay bus station earlier this week and found the enquiry office closed with shutters drawn. There were no staff around and no signs advising of opening hours or any reason for closure. It was on a weekday afternoon around 3pm.
Is the office only open seasonally i.e. during the summer months?
Hi all, I've not posted on the bus part of this forum before so please forgive me if anything has already been posted.
Last summer I was down in Newquay and surprised to see Leyland Olympians still in service. 31821 from memory was the one I had the most. From looking online it would seem that is now withdrawn from service along with some others.
My question is what's happened to that batch that would operate around Newquay and is there still any in service down there?
I'm looking at doing a trip down that way soon so I'm looking at the best place to get them before they are withdrawn.
Thanks in advance
Ant
Thanks for the info, that was my mistake I did mean Volvo Olypians not Leyland!
Does anyone know what routes they still work or where would be best to catch them?
Many thanks
Ant
Thanks for the info, that was my mistake I did mean Volvo Olypians not Leyland!
Does anyone know what routes they still work or where would be best to catch them?
Many thanks
Ant
I have also seen them on the 35 between Falmouth & Helston and 36 between Truro & Helston. They occasionally work the 37 as well.
I'd be very surprised to see them on the 37, always been a Dart when i've seen it which is only just low enough to clear some restricted height near gweek.
34181 out on the 93 this afternoon.
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I thought I took a photo of one in Helston recently after I had visited the new Wetherspoons for the first time. I've since checked the photo and it was not on the 37!