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Lizard1324
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Not sure the answer, but people don't.
It's technically outside.
Goldfish62
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When I was out and about on the open toppers I wore a mask out of habit - and to keep warm! But I didn't mind that others weren't. Being outside with a brisk airflow really is about as low risk as it gets.
The other two you mentioned were most recently with Wheelers on different registrations. My source at the psv circle is unsure if the registration changes signify a ownership change but he said nothing reported through the psv circle
No that's a picture worth having of a US president actually using a bus...albeit a private one!! Arriving by open topper would have given his entry more pazazz!
TheGrandWazoo
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After Dallas 1963, US presidents have generally eschewed open top vehicles
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Required, yes.
Enforced, who knows?
We were on a passenger ferry down in the South West last week, and were advised that face masks were required throughout, including on the outer decks, "as it is public transport". I did get the distinct impression that the crew thought it was a bit daft though, and were just doing the bare minimum of telling you on boarding and as part of the safety announcement.
Of course, the law states that (unless exempt) you must wear a face covering on public transport in England, and examples given include on or in a bus or coach.
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thameslink2000
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Interestingly a couple of First Norwich Streetdecks 35196 and 35198 are apparently heading to Cornwall on loan.
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No they’re not. SPS
Trainfan061193
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It should have arrived in Cornwall yesterday.
TechDan2002
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Noticed on Truro College website provisional details of Truro and Penwith College bus network from September https://www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/how-we-support-you/transport
Truro: https://www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/dow...ses_for_Truro_College_from_September_2021.pdf
Penwith: https://www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/dow...s_for_Penwith_College_from_September_2021.pdf
Truro: https://www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/dow...ses_for_Truro_College_from_September_2021.pdf
Penwith: https://www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/dow...s_for_Penwith_College_from_September_2021.pdf
Goldfish62
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Still got to fix the first one that managed a whole morning in service before expiring.
Very interesting!
cnjb8
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That’s a private group
I've noticed it states the L3 is 2 hourly? Wonder if that means they're halving the service now?!
TheGrandWazoo
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I'd suggest that the L3 service now is just for the summer. Then when the new college term comes, it steps down to two hourly as the all year round service. The L1 has just a few trips so that probably answers the question as to whether the 34 tender will continue to operate...
Quite a few interesting developments
Lizard1324
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Some of the tourist have said they choice not to go on the L1 becuase they need to get to Ruen from the Lizard.
Also noted that both Falmouth park and ride vehicles are in action so wonder if a new bus is getting painted.
Truro city team coach 25001 is spending the weekend at Probus Vinatge rally and shindig, keeping company with some much older vehicles. A couple of photos attached, and also a poster screenshot for the event which runs again tomorrow, if of interest to anyone. I’d estimate maybe 200-250 vehicles on display if not more.
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Accelerator59
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You are right. Saw 65724 exiting Barncoose roundabout heading east somewhere yesterday, repainted in dark blue I think.
Goldfish62
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I see the L1 is all closed top today. Pity on such a lovely day, especially as there must of loads of open toppers sitting around unused due to the G7 service alterations.
teggers419
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I just don't understand the reasoning.
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It’s actually really simple. Every available driver is driving today and has been for some time. While we may have some routes curtailed or suspended for G7 we have considerable staff working on G7 additional work.
Until colleges break on 2 July we don’t have staff available to move vehicles across Cornwall and back for a few days.
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Trainfan061193
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On the First Bus app under the Adventures by Bus region, I’ve noticed two brands which are yet to be introduced, Surf’s up and Mousehole. I presume Surf’s up will be the brand for the S1/2/3
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cnjb8
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Mousehole is already a service under Kernow, from Penzance to the village Mousehole. It’s operated by three ‘baby’ Solos and the brand has been around for a couple of years
Goldfish62
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But it wasn't on the initial list of Adventures by Bus routes.
teggers419
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I'd have thought that was obvious!