Do you know if it was due to vandalism or age?I used a E300 today and the seat I sat on was ripped. As for the one, Id love to live next to a route with freq like that. Hopefully the passengers come back, I for one have no problem using the buses or trains.
Wear I guess.Do you know if it was due to vandalism or age?
Hopefully this is something they may look into in the future. 'the One' has always been an extremely busy route and anytime I’ve used the service it’s standing room only. I had always assumed rerouting to avoid low bridges was impractical hence why they had never attempted it, however given that it was done during the pandemic proves it can be done. E400MMCs similar sized to the ones used on the 77 would be perfect for the route or like you suggested have a mix of singles and deckers.I'm somewhat surprised the B9TLs are being done too, especially given when LEZ comes in many of them will be nearing 16 years old. I would've expected the 09 plates to be the priority rather than the older 07/57 plates.
The 1/1A/1B were reportedly meant to be getting rerouted and allocated new E400MMCs, however it's pretty obvious that's been called off. Arguably it would make more sense to refurbish the E300s and put new E400MMCs on the 1C/1D displacing the Geminis.
I believe this was SPTs decision.From next Monday, the 59 extends to service NHS Louisa Jordan. Here's the new timetable
Wonder if any other services will be changed to serve it or vaccination centres
Yeah I did think that. Given that Stagecoach chose to let the X19 cover it pretty quickly I'm surprised First never done anything. Bit of good publicity if they hadI believe this was SPTs decision.
They should probably run a city center shuttle to it every few minutes.
Realistically, you'd maybe get something that's every 30 mins at best serving it so with the 1C/1D or X4 being every 30 mins currently and it's easy to access it from their route they'd probably be the best bet if anything was to materialise. I agree with you though about demand. Was looking on the app this morning to check something for my girlfriend and there was a 1C double decker that was completely empty just going into Scotstoun. Pre-pandemic you'd be lucky to get a seat even on a double decker just before 8amIs there demand for that level of service though? I think for a lot of people they have been put off travelling on buses. I know someone that walks a fair distance to work instead of bus now.
I wouldn't be surprised if they diverted one of the 1 services in probably 1C or 1D. Yes services are on the whole quiet. Busier services are ones that pass through popular shopping areas eg Shawlands.I think from now on numbers will pick up a bit.Realistically, you'd maybe get something that's every 30 mins at best serving it so with the 1C/1D or X4 being every 30 mins currently and it's easy to access it from their route they'd probably be the best bet if anything was to materialise. I agree with you though about demand. Was looking on the app this morning to check something for my girlfriend and there was a 1C double decker that was completely empty just going into Scotstoun. Pre-pandemic you'd be lucky to get a seat even on a double decker just before 8am
Yeah I think more people have went back to work recently too. Certainly seen a fair few in the last month on social media say that they are anywayI wouldn't be surprised if they diverted one of the 1 services in probably 1C or 1D. Yes services are on the whole quiet. Busier services are ones that pass through popular shopping areas eg Shawlands.I think from now on numbers will pick up a bit.
I've had a quick look at the 59 timetable and from what I have seen, it is unusable being as it runs every 35 minutes, then 40 minutes, and 45 minutes.
This will not encourage people to leave cars at home and use public transport.
I take it , this is to allow the service to run to SECC. Does anyone remember how frequent the old 59 was in the 90s?
Sounds like a suitable extension for something that terminates in the city. Like the 64 or 65.I wouldn't be surprised if they diverted one of the 1 services in probably 1C or 1D. Yes services are on the whole quiet. Busier services are ones that pass through popular shopping areas eg Shawlands.I think from now on numbers will pick up a bit.
X19 already goes in...not quite sure when it started to do so though but a good move.Surely the best option would be to just divert the X19 in to the SECC. It pretty much goes past already anyway.
Surprised there's also no mention of the fact that First serve the other 4 vaccination centres in Glasgow too. Would be good to have information so that people know they can get buses to them.
Easterhouse, Barmulloch, Castlemilk and Drumchapel are the places with one
100 carried fresh air, when I seen it.Sounds like a suitable extension for something that terminates in the city. Like the 64 or 65.
Presumably the 100 will return too.
Although probably anything will need to be SPT supported for the extension.
Used to have Deckers on it. 51 I only remember that going to Queenslie, though I think it went up GWR road. Did the 59 go via Glasgow Uni?Can't remember the exact frequency but it used to go to Drumchapel from Mosspark too and then at another point it went to Duntocher too if I remember correctly. Would likely have been a kid at that point though so may be mixing it up with the old 51
I think the 59 went from Mosspark to Kelvindale, mostly Volvo Ailsas, not sure of the route but I’d guess it did go via Glasgow uni.100 carried fresh air, when I seen it.
Used to have Deckers on it. 51 I only remember that going to Queenslie, though I think it went up GWR road. Did the 59 go via Glasgow Uni?
I think the 59 went from Mosspark to Kelvindale, mostly Volvo Ailsas, not sure of the route but I’d guess it did go via Glasgow uni.
Thank you. Do you know how long it's been on their website? Wasn't showing up for me when I posted on here earlier when I had a look on their siteFirst have a guide on their website:
Vaccination Centre Travel Guide | Greater Glasgow | First Bus
www.firstgroup.com
Been on for several weeks now - before the places even opened.Thank you. Do you know how long it's been on their website? Wasn't showing up for me when I posted on here earlier when I had a look on their site
Ah fair enough. Thanks for the infoBeen on for several weeks now - before the places even opened.
Mosspark, Pollokshields, Eglinton Toll, City Centre, Charing Cross, University, Kelvindale. Indeed the current day 59 to Glasgow is pretty similar although I think the route is slightly changed in Pollokshields. In the latter days in the west end it copied the 44 until it turned onto Clarence Drive whereas the 59 ran all the way up Hyndland Rd, onto Cleveden Road and Dochester Avenue before heading along GWR back to Hyndland Road.