The first new TfC Strata has been delivered to Travel Cornwall, for use I presume on the Truro local services
its Stratas ex demonstrator, is with Summercourt travel
Here is a pic of it back in mid March before the TfC started!
The first new TfC Strata has been delivered to Travel Cornwall, for use I presume on the Truro local services
Ah it's the same one, forgot to read the licence plate, didn't take long to transform it thenits Stratas ex demonstrator, is with Summercourt travel
Here is a pic of it back in mid March before the TfC started!
I had to double take as I seen it only maybe a week or so ago in unpainted formAh it's the same one, forgot to read the licence plate, didn't take long to transform it then
I bet, did it come with the red seats or was that part of the transformation?I had to double take as I seen it only maybe a week or so ago in unpainted form
That looks awesome. Looks better then the EnvirosThe first new TfC Strata has been delivered to Travel Cornwall, for use I presume on Truro local services
Images posted on their Facebook page
Does look pretty decent, ideal for the elderly when they are eventually allowed outThat looks awesome. Looks better then the Enviros
The first new TfC Strata has been delivered to Travel Cornwall, for use I presume on Truro local services
Images posted on their Facebook page
The issue with these is the very low legal standing capacity, whereas you can effectively crush load a small Solo and remain within the legal capacity.How many seats in the accessible section and how many are up steps?
Are they similar to larger midis such as Solos and short E200s?
There’s a small solo capacity. A small MMC total capacity is 75 seated/standing!The issue with these is the very low legal standing capacity, whereas you can effectively crush load a small Solo and remain within the legal capacity.
Or about 8 at the moment!There’s a small solo capacity. A small MMC total capacity is 75 seated/standing!
The issue with these is the very low legal standing capacity, whereas you can effectively crush load a small Solo and remain within the legal capacity.
Or about 8 at the moment!
Indeed. I was pointing out the capacity issues as a pre-emptive strike before anyone says, "they'd be perfect for Mousehole".The Strata can accommodate 26 whereas the short Solo can accommodate 32. Given the type of work they're going on, I doubt they'll be any need to crush load though
Indeed. I was pointing out the capacity issues as a pre-emptive strike before anyone says, "they'd be perfect for Mousehole".
Not any time of year at the busiest times.Certainly not in the summer. However, it may well have been the solution for the tendered runs before FK registered them.
Not any time of year at the busiest times.
Agreed re early mornings, evenings and winter Sundays though.
If the routes are right then the Strata is a very sensible option compared to the classic Solo.The Strata can accommodate 26 whereas the short Solo can accommodate 32. Given the type of work they're going on, I doubt they'll be any need to crush load though
Yes, an economical vehicle with an attractive passenger environment. Certainly better than the straight MB Sprinter.If the routes are right then the Strata is a very sensible option compared to the classic Solo.
Unfortunately they come into criticism in recent years as a result of them being put onto routes which simply aren't suited to minibuses (Little and Often in Ashford springs to mind)
Sam
If the routes are right then the Strata is a very sensible option compared to the classic Solo.
Unfortunately minibuses as a whole have come into criticism in recent years as a result of them being put onto routes which simply aren't suited to minibuses (Little and Often in Ashford springs to mind).
Sam
Yes, an economical vehicle with an attractive passenger environment. Certainly better than the straight MB Sprinter.
That brings back memories: I served my time as a fitter (as they liked to call themselves) there.The irony is that the old Wherrytown site is empty again. The building that replaced the depot itself has been knocked down.
I wonder if the destination displays will be used or whether it'll be usual Summercourt practice of route number in the windscreen (if you're lucky).The first new TfC Strata has been delivered to Travel Cornwall, for use I presume on Truro local services
Images posted on their Facebook page
I wonder if the destination displays will be used or whether it'll be usual Summercourt practice of route number in the windscreen (if you're lucky).
You would think so...I'd imagine that they will be bound by various contractual quality requirements so I assume they will.
I would hope so to, no point refurbishing it only to keep using temporary paper route numbersI wonder if the destination displays will be used or whether it'll be usual Summercourt practice of route number in the windscreen (if you're lucky).
So when Cornwall council was promoting their new cheaper fares on the new provider is fake news. TfC is typically between 10-20% more expensive than First Kernow on routes I’ve enquires about.
£6.80 Columb major to Truro return
£6.80 Columb major to Newquay return
£9.00 Truro to Newquay return (the driver who told me that said he thinks it’s an error on the ticket machine, but imagined most drivers will be charging it)
“We’re also planning to introduce a 4 year pilot scheme to reduce fares to encourage more people to use buses. Last year, the government awarded Cornwall a £23.5m funding package for a “Reduced Bus Fares” pilot to support the Council’s ongoing commitment to improving bus travel for residents. We’re planning to introduce a scheme in May 2020 which will significantly reduce the cost of bus travel by establishing town zones and capping the cost for making multiple journeys within these zones. Ultimately, we want to deliver an integrated SMART ticketing system for bus, rail and ferry to make it as easy and convenient as possible for residents and visitors to use all forms of public transport.”
That may be the council link, but in the local rags in black and white print it clearly said fares will be cheaper from day one.
secondly no such talks surrounding this fare pilot has happened with any operator.
That may be the council link, but in the local rags in black and white print it clearly said fares will be cheaper from day one.
secondly no such talks surrounding this fare pilot has happened with any operator.