Cardiff Bus

[Mitchell Hurd]

Hello there. I know there's a Cardiff Bus loss thread but not sure if there's a dedicated thread on Cardiff Bus itself.

From looking at 'BUSES' magazines since June 2009, I understand / believe Cardiff Bus have at least MMC's (E200 and E400 types), Mercedes-Benz Citaros and I guess 06-plate Scania Omnicity bendybuses. I'm not sure about mini-pointer Darts though.

I may end up catching a 92, 93 or 94 on the 14/08/19 from near Penarth train station back into Cardiff (I understand that the 'Trip planning and reports' thread is probably the best thread for asking this sort of question). What vehicles are normally on the 92, 93 or 94?

 

[iantherev]

Hello there. I know there's a Cardiff Bus loss thread but not sure if there's a dedicated thread on Cardiff Bus itself.

From looking at 'BUSES' magazines since June 2009, I understand / believe Cardiff Bus have at least MMC's (E200 and E400 types), Mercedes-Benz Citaros and I guess 06-plate Scania Omnicity bendybuses. I'm not sure about mini-pointer Darts though.

I may end up catching a 92, 93 or 94 on the 14/08/19 from near Penarth train station back into Cardiff (I understand that the 'Trip planning and reports' thread is probably the best thread for asking this sort of question). What vehicles are normally on the 92, 93 or 94?

Mixture of Darts and Enviro 200s.

 

[ValleyLines142]

Usually Enviro 200s (sorry!)

 

[anthony263]

Usually enviros or enviro 200 mmcs . If your after darts they tend to be on the 95A's to penarth. Darts do apear on the 94s usually after 5pm

 

[Mitchell Hurd]

Thanks people. I don't mind what type - just curious to know. I'm thinking about catching one of the 06-reg Scania Omnicity bendybuses instead. I'll see what mood I'm in nearer the time.

 

[Reynolds12]

92s are booked for MMCs, the rest are supposed to be E200s but in practice it's any small bus.

In other news, the MD has finally announced her departure :

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/cardiff-bus-managing-director-cynthia-16624881

 

[ValleyLines142]

92s are booked for MMCs, the rest are supposed to be E200s but in practice it's any small bus.

In other news, the MD has finally announced her departure :

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/cardiff-bus-managing-director-cynthia-16624881

I've got a few friends that are bus drivers at CB and I can tell you it's a welcome decision; I've heard she's not the greatest of MDs!

 

[Reynolds12]

I've got a few friends that are bus drivers at CB and I can tell you it's a welcome decision; I've heard she's not the greatest of MDs!

As a driver there (hopefully not for much longer) as well I couldn't possibly comment on your assertion about the MD

 

[anthony263]

Hopefully the next md will be someone who knows about buses

 

[Chris217]

Cardiff Bus used to be great in the 80s.
I knew loads of drivers back then when my uncle was an inspector.
Plenty of lovely Bristol VR's to bash and the City Cicle with the JBO Nationals.

My parents still live in Cardiff,and on my recent trips,it hasn't gone un-noticed how some service levels have deteriorated over the years.

As for competition,Cardiff did well to stave off other operators from competing for quite a long time.
St David's Travel had a go and failed.
Now theres NAT Group!
Ha,I remember CK Coaches way back!
Anyone remember them?

 

[CN04NRJ]

Cardiff Bus have today confirmed the order for 36 Yutong E12s which will be delivered in their new brand livery. This is on top of the 12 ex Isle of Man Citaros that have been acquired and are undergoing repaint and refurbishment into the new livery.

I understand the blue on these will be the route branding for the 8/9 service with replacement buses for the 17/18 supposed to have red front ends and green for the Yutongs intended for the 27.

36 Electric Buses for Cardiff Bus

Cardiff Bus has confirmed it has placed an order for 36 of the latest battery-electric buses

www.cardiffbus.com

Secondhand Citaro (2)

Cardiff Bus have recently acquired 12 10-year old Mercedes Citaros, to add to the existing fleet of 40 similar machines. They've come from Bus Vannin, Isle of Man and are currently being fitted out and sprayed into a revised fleet livery. The fleet numbers will be 141 - 152 with their new UK...

www.flickr.com

(photo of repainted ex Isle of Man Citaro still carrying its original registration plates)

 

[507021]

I used to drive those for a living and they're decent steers to be honest, so I reckon they'll give Cardiff Bus decent service. It's nice to see them in an actual livery (and a nice one, IMV) as well instead of the insipid dealer silver.

For those interested/wondering, KMN-205/206/207/208/209/211-L, KMN-216/217/220/221/223-U and LMN-231-M (ex KMN-212-L) are those which were acquired.

 

[carlberry]

A new summer service this year:

https://www.vehicle-operator-licens...registered-local-bus-services/details/577081/

Service number.
Island Flyer

Start point
Carpenters Arms, Cardiff
Finish point
Friars Road, Barry Island Sea Front
Via
Llanrumney, St Mellons, Tremofa, Splott, Cardiff Bay, Dinas Powys, Barry Water Front

Date received
20 Apr 2021
Effective date
26 Jul 2021

I wonder if the Bristol VR will be hired in again?

 

[CN04NRJ]

A new summer service this year:

https://www.vehicle-operator-licens...registered-local-bus-services/details/577081/



I wonder if the Bristol VR will be hired in again?

It's not, but it will be open top and accessible.

 

[traveller1]

Details of the ISLAND FLYER are now available on https://images.cardiffbus.com/downloads/island flyer webtt may21.pdf
and the Open Top to Penarth and Penarth Pier at https://images.cardiffbus.com/downloads/penarth pier webtt may21.pdf

Also the Summer Days Out leaflet at https://images.cardiffbus.com/downloads/Summer Days Out.pdf

 

[CN04NRJ]

Using ex Lothian V524ESC (on hire from Reading).

Also, the IoM Citaros are gaining CX prefix North Wales plates.

 

[507021]

Is there any truth in the artics being withdrawn this year, please?

 

[CN04NRJ]

Is there any truth in the artics being withdrawn this year, please?

2 sold to an operator in Portsmouth (two of 601-603, not sure which) and apparently the rest due to be replaced by double decks by the end of the year for service 17/18. Think that's regaining it's red front branding that it used to have as well as part of this.

 

[507021]

2 sold to an operator in Portsmouth (two of 601-603, not sure which) and apparently the rest due to be replaced by double decks by the end of the year for service 17/18. Think that's regaining it's red front branding that it used to have as well as part of this.

Much appreciated, pleased to hear more 'deckers are on the cards.

 

[tramboy]

2 sold to an operator in Portsmouth (two of 601-603, not sure which) and apparently the rest due to be replaced by double decks by the end of the year for service 17/18. Think that's regaining it's red front branding that it used to have as well as part of this.

602 and 603 have departed.

 

[Jamesbus80]

602 and 603 have departed.

Has anyone got confirmation for which operator in Portsmouth these are departing for?

Thank you in advance.

 

[CN04NRJ]

Has anyone got confirmation for which operator in Portsmouth these are departing for?

Thank you in advance.

Portsmouth City Coaches, apparently for a ferry contract? (unsure on second part).

Also - 605 has gone for scrap and Connexxions bus of Harrogate have bought an artic - not sure which one.

 

[Jamesbus80]

Thank you muchly!

 

[CN04NRJ]

Arrived this week are full length (6 cylinder) E200 MMCs YX21RVJ/K/L/M for medium term hire until the new electric buses arrive.

They'll have fleet numbers 271-274 and presumably replace the last four Transbus E300s still in service (out of 701-6 and 711-716).

 

[tramboy]

Harrogate Coach Travel CN06GDJ

Ex Cardiff Bus 602 Bendy seen here inbetween racecourse 197 Shuttle bus duties at the Memorial Gardens York.

www.flickr.com

Not my photo - link to flickr above, but 602 has now appeared with Harrogate Coach Travel / Connexions.

Arrived this week are full length (6 cylinder) E200 MMCs YX21RVJ/K/L/M for medium term hire until the new electric buses arrive.

They're 10.8m 4 cylinder examples.

 

[CN04NRJ]

On long term loan (until at least early next year apparently) are 5 Scania / Wright Solar K94UB and K230UBs from Thamesdown. Also purchased is a Scania Omnicity from Reading Buses - not 100% sure wh ich but I think it's YN56FBK.

 

[carlberry]

On long term loan (until at least early next year apparently) are 5 Scania / Wright Solar K94UB and K230UBs from Thamesdown. Also purchased is a Scania Omnicity from Reading Buses - not 100% sure wh ich but I think it's YN56FBK.

Thamesdown ceased to exist several years ago. I assume you mean Go South Coast.

 

[tramboy]

On long term loan (until at least early next year apparently) are 5 Scania / Wright Solar L94UB and K230UBs from Thamesdown. Also purchased is a Scania Omnicity from Reading Buses - not 100% sure wh ich but I think it's YN56FBK.

The 5 buses on loan from Go South Coast at Swindon are: WX06JXS/T/JYA, WX57TLU/Y. Two are in Thamesdown livery, three in the Swindon's Bus Company livery.

Reading Buses former fleet number 4 (YN56FBK) has been acquired.

 

[CN04NRJ]

Thamesdown ceased to exist several years ago. I assume you mean Go South Coast.

Your assumption would be correct.

 

[Gc1986]

Have to admit thought the Scanias from SBC wasn't going to see life again after the MMCs from BlueStar arrived.
504 and 505 have been working front line routes until the children broke up. 505 even had an outing to Salisbury to cover a breakdown. Great couple of buses. 509 has been withdrawn for a couple of months. 511 and 512 have been away from Swindon covering Salisbury/Poole so am unsure of what state they are in.