Abellio to lose remaining contracts in Surrey?

[317 forever]

It is reported that Abellio may be losing their remaining contracts in Surrey. Drivers would be offered alternative employment at London depots.

This was initially reported in Get Surrey then in Coach & Bus Week online.

https://cbwmagazine.com/abellio-rumoured-lost-surrey-contracts/
http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/abellio-loses-out-bus-operators-13116074

 

[winston270twm]

It is reported that Abellio may be losing their remaining contracts in Surrey. Drivers would be offered alternative employment at London depots.

This was initially reported in Get Surrey then in Coach & Bus Week online.

https://cbwmagazine.com/abellio-rumoured-lost-surrey-contracts/
http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/abellio-loses-out-bus-operators-13116074

Below is the list of SCC awards:

"Stagecoach win the 39 from Abellio Surrey
Stagecoach win the 48 from Richardson Travel [Dickson Travel presumably?]
Stagecoach win the 81 from Abellio Surrey
London United win the 400 from Abellio Surrey and Bear Buses
White Bus Services win the 438 from Abellio Surrey
Stagecoach win the 446 from Abellio Surrey
Falcon Coaches win the 456 from Abellio Surrey
Hallmark retain the 458
Falcon Coaches win the 459 from Abellio Surrey
Hallmark win the 461 evening service from Abellio Surrey
Reptons win the 513 from Cardinal Buses
Falcon Coaches retain the 514/515
Hallmark win the 557 from Cardinal Buses (this will see the route extended to Heathrow Central)
Falcon Coaches win the 564 from Abellio Surrey
White Bus Services win the 566/567 from Abellio Surrey
London United win the 663 from Cardinal Buses
Stagecoach retain the 715"

Abellio Byfleet depot will still be left with approx 18 buses work of work, but I can't seen that been sustainable long term

 

[freetoview33]

Below is the list of SCC awards:

"Stagecoach win the 39 from Abellio Surrey
Stagecoach win the 48 from Richardson Travel [Dickson Travel presumably?]
Stagecoach win the 81 from Abellio Surrey
London United win the 400 from Abellio Surrey and Bear Buses
White Bus Services win the 438 from Abellio Surrey
Stagecoach win the 446 from Abellio Surrey
Falcon Coaches win the 456 from Abellio Surrey
Hallmark retain the 458
Falcon Coaches win the 459 from Abellio Surrey
Hallmark win the 461 evening service from Abellio Surrey
Reptons win the 513 from Cardinal Buses
Falcon Coaches retain the 514/515
Hallmark win the 557 from Cardinal Buses (this will see the route extended to Heathrow Central)
Falcon Coaches win the 564 from Abellio Surrey
White Bus Services win the 566/567 from Abellio Surrey
London United win the 663 from Cardinal Buses
Stagecoach retain the 715"

Abellio Byfleet depot will still be left with approx 18 buses work of work, but I can't seen that been sustainable long term

This might be where some of Wessex's spare fleet are heading

 

[winston270twm]

This might be where some of Wessex's spare fleet are heading

It is.

 

[Busaholic]

It can't be that much of a surprise that Abellio, having withdrawn early from so many Surrey contracts, lost out when they re-tendered, no matter what the ins and outs of their original reasons were.

 

[STEVIEBOY1]

This might be where some of Wessex's spare fleet are heading

I have used the now Hallmark 458s and noticed onboard adverts I think for Wessex, Red, what part of presumably Southern England did they cover before coming to Surrey?


Will First Group still retain the 555 to Terminal Five?

When do these changes happen?

 

[winston270twm]

I have used the now Hallmark 458s and noticed onboard adverts I think for Wessex, Red, what part of presumably Southern England did they cover before coming to Surrey?

Will First Group still retain the 555 to Terminal Five?

When do these changes happen?

Wessex are Bristol based.

No, First Berkshire have cancelled the 555 from 2nd Sept

3rd of Sept I assume

 

[Deerfold]

Wessex are Bristol based.

No, First Berkshire have cancelled the 555 from 2nd Sept

3rd of Sept I assume

9 months! That didn't last long.

 

[TheGrandWazoo]

9 months! That didn't last long.

Weren't they temporary contracts after Abellio threw them in?

 

[winston270twm]

Weren't they temporary contracts after Abellio threw them in?

Yes, they were short term contracts

 

[Bwsbro]

I have used the now Hallmark 458s and noticed onboard adverts I think for Wessex, Red, what part of presumably Southern England did they cover before coming to Surrey?


Will First Group still retain the 555 to Terminal Five?

When do these changes happen?

The 555 will be operated by Hallmark, with the route returning to the old route via Terminal 4, Hatton Cross and terminating at Heathrow Central Bus Station. Service 555 will no longer operate Terminal 5

 

[317 forever]

Abellio will now only be running routes 441 & 461. Furthermore, these will transfer from Byfleet to Fulwell.