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[jazza374]

We've still to receive Manchester B9TLs so don't get your hopes up. Caley is short on buses, Dumbarton E300, Scotstoun B9TL and a Blantyre E200MMC all on loan to Caley just now.

Yet 34368 has been sat about for months after repair. Why not get it back on the road if they are so short of vehicles?

 

[AndrewTaylor95]

Yet 34368 has been sat about for months after repair. Why not get it back on the road if they are so short of vehicles?

No idea what the hold up is with that one

 

[Trnsprt4Sctlnd]

No idea what the hold up is with that one

Trying to find a cheap part of salvage it from a doner vehicle?

 

[Dfatcontroller]

We've still to receive Manchester B9TLs so don't get your hopes up. Caley is short on buses, Dumbarton E300, Scotstoun B9TL and a Blantyre E200MMC all on loan to Caley just now.

I'm told by a Driver that 15 Drivers are off to collect B9TLs this Sunday.

 

[Scotrail88]

Any news on fare change?
usually around April

See pay point tickets are no more

 

[Volvodart]

Any news on fare change?
usually around April

See pay point tickets are no more

They usually give a week's notice, so plenty of time.

 

[LT02 NVV]

We've still to receive Manchester B9TLs so don't get your hopes up. Caley is short on buses, Dumbarton E300, Scotstoun B9TL and a Blantyre E200MMC all on loan to Caley just now.

I think they did it also to cover four other buses (33220, 33993, 34367, and 37218) that have gone up to Aberdeen on-loan while Aberdeen are waiting to get the rest of their E400s from Manchester.

 

[route101]

Thanks, I'm guessing the electric double deckers are that bit taller than the diesel ones to be able to pass under it safely? Anyone know if there is a plan to rectify this?

They had E400 low heights on the 6 but I think most went to Aberdeen.

 

[AndrewTaylor95]

I'm told by a Driver that 15 Drivers are off to collect B9TLs this Sunday.

Would be about right due to the next phase of the Bee network starting.

 

[mic]

Would be about right due to the next phase of the Bee network starting.

think you are getting 37457/58/59/60/61/67/69/70/71 37545 to 37550

 

[lastbus]

I'm told by a Driver that 15 Drivers are off to collect B9TLs this Sunday.

Not happening Sunday anymore.

 

[ScotRail158725]

think you are getting 37457/58/59/60/61/67/69/70/71 37545 to 37550

Yep, already on the allocation sheet at Caledonia

 

[Joerf21]

Yep, already on the allocation sheet at Caledonia

Would these buses be 09 plates

 

[mic]

Would these buses be 09 plates

58 and 09s

 

[158715]

I think this is the former 32626: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=818577843639696&set=a.569948658502617.

(Link is to a post from the Tadcaster Citizen page on Facebook. It shows an image of a double decker that has broken down at a filling station)

 

[LT02 NVV]

Not happening Sunday anymore.

Was there a reason why it didn’t happen yesterday?


Anyway, new post, apparently we’re going to be getting something like the Manchester Bee Network in near the future (or in like 7 years or so):

Buses in west of Scotland set to be brought under local control

A franchise system would mean fares, routes and ticketing are controlled by a local public body.

www.bbc.co.uk

The article says:

Bus services in the west of Scotland are set to be brought back under local control under radical plans.
The current deregulated network could be replaced with a franchise system like the ones in London and Manchester.
This means fares, routes and ticketing would be controlled by a local public body such as Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT).
However, SPT has said it could take seven years to set up and would need at least £45m in extra funding every year.

 

[GusB]

Anyway, new post, apparently we’re going to be getting something like the Manchester Bee Network in near the future (or in like 7 years or so):

There is a separate thread for the proposed SPT franchising here:

Strathclyde SPT Bus Reform / Franchising

Hot off the press - SPT vote in favour of bus franchising: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-68576448 Bus services in the west of Scotland are set to be brought back under local control under radical plans. The current deregulated network could be replaced with a franchise system like...

www.railforums.co.uk

 

[LT02 NVV]

There is a separate thread for the proposed SPT franchising here:

Strathclyde SPT Bus Reform / Franchising

Hot off the press - SPT vote in favour of bus franchising: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-68576448 Bus services in the west of Scotland are set to be brought back under local control under radical plans. The current deregulated network could be replaced with a franchise system like...

www.railforums.co.uk

Alright, thank you. We can discuss it more there if we wanted.

New Post

I noticed that another Ex-London E200 is now at the Dumbarton depot, number 44462. I saw it on the 1D earlier while on the 1C into Glasgow City Centre (the bus I was on was 47620). They must of entered it earlier than they were planing to do into service to cover for 67721 being damaged recently.

I might catch 44462 again on my return home 1C service later tonight.

 

[retro.kid]

I think this is the former 32626: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=818577843639696&set=a.569948658502617.

Hi - what we looking at here? All i get is a login to Facebook - but i came off Facebook in 2020....

 

[AlistairCowell]

Hi - what we looking at here? All i get is a login to Facebook - but i came off Facebook in 2020....

You do need to log in for everything (like it or not) on Facebook now. Similar situation on X as well.

 

[GusB]

The photo in post #14265 can be viewed without having to log in. You just need to dismiss the login prompt. The post has been edited to explain the significance - it didn't make sense otherwise.

On the subject of posting photos, please only do so if the image is your own or if you have permission from the copyright holder. Any photos must also be accompanied by a suitable text description and the photographer should be credited.

 

[Joerf21]

Just seen one of the ex london enviro 200 being towed at chalmers st clydebank at 3pm

 

[LT02 NVV]

Just seen one of the ex london enviro 200 being towed at chalmers st clydebank at 3pm

What number was it?

 

[Joerf21]

What number was it?

A 1d glasgow mountblow

 

[christopherrfc]

Changes to the fares from the 31st of March.

Forthcoming Fare Changes

Changes from March 31st 2024 Following a review of our fares, we will be freezing the majority of our tickets. From March 31st 2024, changes will come into effect to some of our fares. However, we have worked to ensure that these increases remain below cost price inflation.

www.firstbus.co.uk

Forthcoming Fare Changes​

Changes from March 31st 2024​

Following a review of our fares, we will be freezing the majority of our tickets.
From March 31st 2024, changes will come into effect to some of our fares. However, we have worked to ensure that these increases remain below cost price inflation.
For customers purchasing tickets through the innovative Tap On Tap Off payment method ticket prices will remain at current rates, including Single and Day tickets. This means that those using the contactless method on board only pay for the specific journey as fares are capped at the cheapest option for the route.
On-board, or First Bus App Two-Trip, Day Ticket Bundles, Week and First4Week tickets will all also remain the same price while Single, Day and First4Week tickets will see a below cost price inflation increase by 3% from 31st March.
This means that those who typically purchase Single and Day tickets can switch to Tap On Tap Off as their payment method, and will therefore not see an increase in the ticket price.
The announcement comes as we continues to invest in our customers and services; adding more buses onto the road to meet demand, improving punctuality, and increasing the number of zero emission electric buses in our fleet.
For more information on Tap On, Tap Off; please click here.
Please see below an overview of fares in place from 31st March 2024.

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Single Tickets​

Ticket Type	Old Price	New Price
Available on Bus Only​
Adult Single	£1.95	£2.00
£2.85	£2.95
£6.15	£6.35
Child Single	£1.45	£1.60
Job Seeker Single City / Local/Network	50% off	50% off
Available on App Only​
2-Trip 24hrs City / Local (2 singles)	£5.00	£5.00
2-Trip 24hrs Network (2 singles)	£6.10	£6.10
Flexi 10 City / Local	£24.40	£24.40
Flexi 10 Network	£26.20	£26.20
Night Bus Single City / Local	£3.20	£3.30
Night Bus Single Network	£4.30	£4.45

Under 22s are Free To Explore!​

5–21-year-olds living in Scotland are entitled to free bus travel by simply applying for the updated NEC card. You can apply online for your NEC card to travel free of charge ➡ getyournec.scot

First Day Tickets​

Ticket Type	Old Price	New Price
Available on Bus and App​
Adult Day City / Local	£5.40	£5.60
Adult Day Network	£7.25	£7.50
Student Day City / Local	£4.60	£4.70
Student Day Network	£5.70	£5.90
First Day 9/9A	£3.90	£4.00
Available on Bus Only​
Child Day	£2.50	£3.00
Available on App Only​
Family Day City / Local	£9.70	£11.00
Family Day Network	£12.95	£15.00
First Day Alexandria	£3.90	£4.30
First Day Dumbarton	£3.90	£4.30
First Day North Lanarkshire	£4.00	£4.50
First Day Partick QEUH	£3.65	£3.80
Adult 6pm + City / Local Day	£4.30	£4.45
Adult 6pm + Network Day	£5.40	£5.60

Flexible Day Ticket Bundles - Available on App Only - Price Freeze!​

Ticket Type	3-in-7 Bundle	5-in-7 Bundle	15-in-28 Bundle
Adult
City / Local	£14.70	£18.60	£55.00
Network	£19.10	£24.00	£68.70
Students
City / Local	£13.10	£16.40	£46.40
Network	£16.40	£20.20	£58.90

First Week Tickets​

Ticket Type	Old Price	New Price
Available on App and Bus​
Adult Week City / Local	£20.40	£20.40
Adult Week Network	£26.70	£26.70
Student Week City / Local	£18.00	£18.00
Student Week Network	£22.90	£22.90
Available on App Only​
Adult Week North Lanarkshire	£16.00	£18.00
Available on Bus Only​
Child Week Network	£9.80	£10.50

First 4 Week, 12 Week & Year Tickets​

Ticket Type	Old Price (Available on App only)	New Price (Available on App only)
Adult 4 Week City / Local	£61.80	£61.80
Adult 4 Week Network	£77.40	£77.40
Student 4 Week City / Local	£54.70	£54.70
Student 4 Week Network	£66.40	£66.40
Student 12 Week City / Local	£131.00	£135.00
Student 12 Week Network	£175.50	£181.00
Student Fist Year City / Local	£440.00	£455.00
Student First Year Network	£545.00	£565.00

First Unlimited - Price Freeze!​

The most convenient way to pay monthly for your bus ticket and save money! Click here for more info.

Ticket Type	Price (Available on App only)
First Unlimited City / Local	£54.00
First Unlimited Network	£65.40

 

[JD2168]

The Family Day price increases on App seem a bit steep compared to the other changes. The other App increases are a bit high compared to the other fares.

 

[G42]

Plus it seems you will no longer be able to purchase the family ticket on the bus.

 

[Trnsprt4Sctlnd]

Vehicle 34402, it’s a 72 plate diesel?

I’m guessing this was the replacement for the 65 plate that was burnt out?

 

[jazza374]

Vehicle 34402, it’s a 72 plate diesel?

I’m guessing this was the replacement for the 65 plate that was burnt out?

The 65 plate 33981 was repaired and is now in Essex. 34402 is the replacement for 32657 which was the vehicle painted in the Strathclyde Transport heritage livery which was burnt out in same incident at Caledonia Depot as 33981

 

[LT02 NVV]

The former-Manchester Gemini buses arrived on Saturday night, I think they’re being de-branded first, as I’ve seen images of them at the Caledonia Depot.

Also I‘m pretty sure 33220 and 37211 have swapped depot allocations (ever since the former has came back from Aberdeen loan), as I’ve seen 33220 on the 3 & 6A this week.