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Which were displaying '3 Muirhouse' on the front and '141 Royal Infirmary' on the back at one point.Preserved 701 has been refitted with blinds
Which were displaying '3 Muirhouse' on the front and '141 Royal Infirmary' on the back at one point.Preserved 701 has been refitted with blinds
Preserved 701 has been refitted with blinds
Has anyone heard anything more on the new batch of XLB’s being 96 seats with a buggy space? Would give Lothian some much needed good PR!
It could well still be 100 seats, take out 4 for a buggy space and install 4 flip ups.
This would allow them to introduce new buses and send the initial batch off for retrofitting. Their under warranty, we wouldn't do the work in house.
Seems the two-door Geminis are getting a rather snug buggy space. Would be surprised if the XLB didn't now
I know some will disagree with me but I think some feel entitled.
I don't disagree with you. AFAIK the timeline was:
- In the beginning there were no buggy or wheelchair spaces - buggies had to be folded, wheelchair users were SOOL;
- 1995 DDA required bus companies to provide wheelchair spaces and ramps;
- Parents with buggies started using wheelchair spaces;
- Multiple "outrage" stories appeared in local and national press when parents with buggies were asked to vacate the wheelchair space for a wheelchair user, and refused/went bleating to the press (spun both ways, pro and con the buggy users);
- Court case ended up with ruling that bus companies must give wheelchair users priority (2017 I think);
- Further outrage from buggy users;
- Bus companies decided it was easier to provide buggy spaces as well as wheelchair spaces (at the expense of ordinary passengers who would quite like a seat).
Though for the sake of this thread, I feel it should be pointed out that the ruling of that particular case only applies to England and Wales.Court case ended up with ruling that bus companies must give wheelchair users priority (2017 I think).
On another note Lothian are spending all this money upgrading the decker fleet surely they should be thinking about upgrading the singles ?
Is it now confirmed that Lothian Motorcoaches are operating the Citylink 913 (Edinburgh-Fort William)? I've been unable to find any photos of it. According to Scottish Citylink's twitter account (https://twitter.com/ScotCitylink), it appears to have broken down on both the days it's been operating, yesterday in Perth on the return journey and today in Glencoe on the way to Fort William.
It wasn't until January 2001 (May 2005 for coaches) when the PSVAR act came in to force that it was a requirement for all new buses to have wheelchair accessibility (among other disability related requirements).
I don't really see the issue with having both seats, however i think it's most logical to still fit 3 tip ups in each space, that way when the space is not in use it can provide 6 extra seats. The W-RFS batch of Alexander300 bodied Volvo B10BLE's new to Glasgow (later moved to Aberdeen) were great in this regard as you could actually quite easily fit 5 buggies in them, while there was still 12 forward facing step free seats ahead of the rear axle.
Was on service 10 this afternoon bus 215 decided to have power steering problem as we trying to turn into St. Andrews sq ended on wrong side of road
McPhees must make a few quid from LB....McPhees had to rescue 210 (iirc) few weeks back from Gilmore Place...
Not a very good start thenIs it now confirmed that Lothian Motorcoaches are operating the Citylink 913 (Edinburgh-Fort William)? I've been unable to find any photos of it. According to Scottish Citylink's twitter account (https://twitter.com/ScotCitylink), it appears to have broken down on both the days it's been operating, yesterday in Perth on the return journey and today in Glencoe on the way to Fort William.
I hear it also failed to start when leaving Lathalmond... Does look good however.
Whoever told you that is talking rubbish
They most certainly are not, it had to receive attention from the road side assistance van to get moving as it wouldn't start.
Not going to call you a liar because your information is second hand
@OmniCity999 Is there any updates on your amazing fleetlist?
Not bad at all its very minor, as ive said its full rear advert wasnt even burnt off so clearly not bad. Mechanical fix, new rear window and engine cover would see it out in few months. will likely go to scrap as its 14 year oldGlad to hear. Fleetlists won't put food on the table either
Does anyone know how bad the damage to 133 is? It did not look too bad from initial images.
Not bad at all its very minor, as ive said its full rear advert wasnt even burnt off so clearly not bad. Mechanical fix, new rear window and engine cover would see it out in few months. will likely go to scrap as its 14 year old
Is it now confirmed that Lothian Motorcoaches are operating the Citylink 913 (Edinburgh-Fort William)? I've been unable to find any photos of it. According to Scottish Citylink's twitter account (https://twitter.com/ScotCitylink), it appears to have broken down on both the days it's been operating, yesterday in Perth on the return journey and today in Glencoe on the way to Fort William.