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And sometimes JMB have not taken offered contracts because of them containing late hours / Sunday work. 247 seems to be fine for them other than the early start time.
 
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lastbus

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And sometimes JMB have not taken offered contracts because of them containing late hours / Sunday work. 247 seems to be fine for them other than the early start time.
Yes they won work in the past then gave it back. Why bid in the first place?
 

AlbaZeus

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Hi,

Can anyone confirm that the 800 from Nemwains to Shotts is an active bus service?

I'm looking to get the 05:45 bus. I have emailed and tweeted JMB however no reply as yet.

Thanks in advance
 

Jordan Adam

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Hi,

Can anyone confirm that the 800 from Nemwains to Shotts is an active bus service?

I'm looking to get the 05:45 bus. I have emailed and tweeted JMB however no reply as yet.

Thanks in advance

The service is still registered so should still be operating, there's no bus from Newmains at 5:45 but there is one at 5:52 which i assume is what you're after.
 

SarahDFIG

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personally I would have newer vehicles on the 240 to keep running costs to a minimum to have a better chance of fighting First. older darts kept to the 41/56 as it's got higher passenger counts.
 

Aidan1

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They had an enviro on the 240 a few week ago. They are introducing contactless soon aswell. That could get them more trade as that’s a big reason folk hold back for first
 

lastbus

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personally I would have newer vehicles on the 240 to keep running costs to a minimum to have a better chance of fighting First. older darts kept to the 41/56 as it's got higher passenger counts.
Don’t think they will have to worry about the 240 for much longer at least not in its current form. As for the 247 has there been any official confirmation they are taking the work on as they previously won contracts but never took them up. Also wouldn’t the contract come with spt vehicles?
 

overthewater

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Don’t think they will have to worry about the 240 for much longer at least not in its current form. As for the 247 has there been any official confirmation they are taking the work on as they previously won contracts but never took them up. Also wouldn’t the contract come with spt vehicles?

Whats happening to the 240? The 247 does not change hands until July, and there is no spt vehicles.
 

Aidan1

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If max cairns had a brain he should challenge the 242, the 240 was a stupid road to go after especially when firsts goes all the way to Glasgow. Can’t see their Motherwell to Birkenshaw section lasting much longer, first have well and truly closed their gap. They are even copying coakley with a bus sitting at cardinal newman waiting on the schools coming out.
 

overthewater

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If max cairns had a brain he should challenge the 242, the 240 was a stupid road to go after especially when firsts goes all the way to Glasgow. Can’t see their Motherwell to Birkenshaw section lasting much longer, first have well and truly closed their gap. They are even copying coakley with a bus sitting at cardinal newman waiting on the schools coming out.

Then Extend it up to Chaplehall and Airdrie.
 

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Just seen that on Twitter. Things starting to heat up in Lanarkshire.

https://mobile.twitter.com/jmb_travel/status/1106220373295722499/photo/1
Contactless is being done due to the Smart Pay Grant Fund and a number of operators are going to be able to accept those cards soon. Round 2 is now open for applications until 14 June 2019.

The Smart Pay Grant Fund, part of our European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Low Carbon Travel and Transport (LCTT) supported programme, is open to transport operators, Local Authorities, and Regional Transport Partnerships that provide commercial bus services to the general public in Scotland.

The aim of the fund is to provide financial support to upgrade, replace or procure new Electronic Ticketing Machines (ETM) to accept contactless (cEMV) smart payments and support licence fees for this service.

This more convenient payment method makes access to public transport easier and aims to encourage passenger journeys and a reduce reliance on the car, lowering carbon emissions, and improving our air quality.

We are offering access to a £1.1 million Grant Fund, consisting of 40% ERDF matched by 60% Transport Scotland allocated budget, to support bus operators with their investment for the above purpose.

The Grant Fund will be made available for distribution over a three year period (2018-2021) or until funds have been fully expended, whichever is soonest.

According to Funded Projects:
Successful applications were received from
  • Millport Motors Ltd – Ayrshire
  • Moffat & Williamson Ltd – Fife
  • Shiel Buses Ltd – Highland
  • Eve Coaches Ltd –East Lothian
  • Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches Ltd – Argyll & Bute
  • JMB Travel Ltd –North Lanarkshire
  • Mackie’s Coaches Ltd – Alloa
  • Prentice Coaches Ltd –East Lothian
  • Whitelaws Coaches Ltd – South Lanarkshire
  • Wilson's of Rhu Ltd – Argyll & Bute
  • Canavan Travel Ltd – North Lanarkshire
  • Mc Call's Coaches Ltd – Dumfries & Galloway
  • Blue Bus Ltd – North Lanarkshire
  • Dunns Coaches Ltd – North Lanarkshire
  • R B Coaches Ltd – Falkirk
  • Avondale Coaches Ltd – West Dunbartonshire
  • McColl's Travel Ltd – West Dunbartonshire
  • Edinburgh Coach Lines Ltd – Edinburgh
  • B Mundell Ltd – Glasgow
  • Borders Buses Ltd – Glasgow / Borders
  • Bryans Coaches Ltd – Falkirk
  • Craig of Campbeltown Ltd – Argyll & Bute
  • S D Travel – West Lothian
 

SarahDFIG

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just checked myself and can't see it ?

a few midland bluebird things but no JMB unless ave missed it lol.

you got a link where you check ?
 

SarahDFIG

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contactless seems to have the buses slightly busier. 240 at times but not sure how viable this run is. can't see much profits from it.
 

lastbus

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contactless seems to have the buses slightly busier. 240 at times but not sure how viable this run is. can't see much profits from it.
240s will have been busier due to first running holiday timetable will be back to normal next week.
 

Aidan1

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Aye 12 mins service on first’s 240’s will play to JMB’s advantage, means the dupes are only used if a Glasgow 240 is delayed or any other Motherwell service is needing covered. Jmb can now have an 11 or so min gap if play their usual card of running right in front.
 

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Has JMB made clear it doesn't want the 247? There really should pull the 240 and extend it to Holytown, Chapelhall and Airdrie.
 

lastbus

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Has JMB made clear it doesn't want the 247? There really should pull the 240 and extend it to Holytown, Chapelhall and Airdrie.
Nothing official but apparently they won’t be taking on any of the contracts they won.
 

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