Andy Pacer
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One could say having to do so counteracts the convenience factor!
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Robertj21a
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The one I got is only slim, about 4 inches long. Even available in the pound shops !
Andy Pacer
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I was getting slightly worried when I first read that!!
Point taken - I'm just hopeless at remembering things and like to travel light. I guess the battery thing is the main downside of any kind of e-ticket etc.
markymark2000
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I do not carry a portable charger no as its another thing to carry, they can be slow and they also need charging.
I do sometimes carry a USB charger if think I'll need it but given 1/2 the time USB chargers don't work, you still end up with a dead phone and no way home.
Mitch in Notts
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I have also had the email and won't be using the Mango app. There will be a big slow down in journey times as a result in a big increase in cash fares being paid.
There are two further possibilities:
1) They will realise they are handling more cash and slowing down journey times and will eventually introduce a new card system OR
2) A new card system is already lined up in the background but they want the MAXIMUM number of people using the app before they consider introducing the card to try and keep long term costs down.
Just my thoughts........
There are two further possibilities:
1) They will realise they are handling more cash and slowing down journey times and will eventually introduce a new card system OR
2) A new card system is already lined up in the background but they want the MAXIMUM number of people using the app before they consider introducing the card to try and keep long term costs down.
Just my thoughts........
ChrisC
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It’s going to really slow things down if everyone using the Mango app on their phones have to touch out on the drivers machine. I found it difficult enough with a card on the old machines when I also had lots of luggage to carry. Anyone with luggage or lots of shopping bags to carry will really delay the bus if they have to get their luggage to the front and then have to get out their phone and use the app to touch out.
cnjb8
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Skills Coaches are operating extra school services for First Leicester!
And Hulleys of Baslow have purchased ADL E400 LK09 EKU from Metroline.
And Hulleys of Baslow have purchased ADL E400 LK09 EKU from Metroline.
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Andy Pacer
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Yes 74S to Anstey. They have other operators assisting with other routes.
Mitch in Notts
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At 430pm today a Skills Coaches with 'First Leicester Service 823' signs on display, passed me in Nuthall, presumably heading off M1 en route to depot.
Boo_
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North western which began running the 236 (Ashton-Glossop) using a pair of Darts has already run into difficulties as GB coaches has ran out of money and have stopped operating as the route was commercial service with no direct financial subsidy from DCC.
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New 236 bus has stopped running
The new 236 bus service between Glossop and Ashton-under-Lyne, which only started earlier this week, has stopped running - temporarily at least.
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Andy Pacer
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I think the 8xx number relates to the contract number rather than the route they are physically operating. One I saw had several conflicting signs in the windscreen and nearside window.
Hulleys of Baslow must be about the most innovative thinking independent bus company at the moment, something I thought I would never say...they have just introduced a Sheffield to Manchester route now!! It could work if the price is right, judging by the loadings on trains in more normal times and not so different timings of the slow train either https://www.facebook.com/hulleys1921/photos/pcb.10158463979894876/10158463973034876/
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Llandudno
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Yep, a fantastic and innovative new service including late night Friday and Saturday journeys with a 2345 bus ex Manchester.
Fares seem good value including discounts for ALL (except Family & Friends) railcard holders. Should be very popular with students looking at the routing out of Sheffield.
Running times into Manchester at peak times look decidedly tight though.
Will Hulleys be the only company running buses from Glossop all the way into Manchester?
Might do well with ECNTs pass holders!
Andy Pacer
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Certainly interesting. I wonder what vehicles will be used, the recently acquired Wright bodied deckers perhaps?
Perhaps they could even put something about it onto their website. Seems an odd place to have nothing about it - no timetable, no announcement (and nothing to say their Day Hoppa at £6.30 isn't valid on it).
Andy Pacer
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It's there if you look hard enough (well a link to the facebook post anyway) http://www.hulleys-of-baslow.co.uk/travel-updates
Cheers - with a little bit of publicity in the next 6 weeks it might stand a chance. Good luck to them.
Andy Pacer
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Agree though I'd have expected it to be big and bold as soon as you log onto the website.
Flange Squeal
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The two Darts are now for sale...North western which began running the 236 (Ashton-Glossop) using a pair of Darts has already run into difficulties as GB coaches has ran out of money and have stopped operating as the route was commercial service with no direct financial subsidy from DCC.
New 236 bus has stopped running
The new 236 bus service between Glossop and Ashton-under-Lyne, which only started earlier this week, has stopped running - temporarily at least.
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Andy Pacer
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Nottingham City Transport 994 was reported to have suffered a fire at Plains Estate on Monday evening. I dont know the extent of the damage though.
cnjb8
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Rainbow One Enviro200 MMCs entered service on Monday, they look really good.
Most journeys seem to be in the hands of E200 mmcs. I think the 3 younger citaros are still in service and as almost always a scania was out last Friday.
Andy Pacer
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I had Volvo 733 on a journey I made yesterday. Went well.
Mitch in Notts
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Amazed to see that Trenbarton are still selling physical Mango cards - despite them finishing next month - and it appears selling them without making users aware they aren't valid on the Rainbow One!!
Centrebus restored the full timetable on route 19 from today with the addition of the missing late morning/lunchtime journey (the 11.45 ex Melton & 12.35 ex Nottingham), though they still don't run on Saturdays. The 09.45 ex Melton & 10.35 ex Nottingham both now run 20minutes later but are unchanged on Saturdays.
Trent are restoring the Loughborough section of the Nottingham Skylink from the 28th September. Their website states they are 'nearly at 100% of pre-covid levels'. Really? As far as I know The Comet, Ilkeston Flyer, Hucknall Connect & The Keyworth are all still operating at reduced levels. The 6.0 hasn't restarted. While all those routes are running there are no Sunday buses still on two of them and reduced weekday frequencies on all of them!
Centrebus restored the full timetable on route 19 from today with the addition of the missing late morning/lunchtime journey (the 11.45 ex Melton & 12.35 ex Nottingham), though they still don't run on Saturdays. The 09.45 ex Melton & 10.35 ex Nottingham both now run 20minutes later but are unchanged on Saturdays.
Trent are restoring the Loughborough section of the Nottingham Skylink from the 28th September. Their website states they are 'nearly at 100% of pre-covid levels'. Really? As far as I know The Comet, Ilkeston Flyer, Hucknall Connect & The Keyworth are all still operating at reduced levels. The 6.0 hasn't restarted. While all those routes are running there are no Sunday buses still on two of them and reduced weekday frequencies on all of them!
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Andy Pacer
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I'd not realised the Loughborough end wasn't running. Presumably those jojensys turn at EMA to retain the frequency?
markymark2000
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That's a bit strange.
On another note, but sticking with Trent Barton, what is the plan for cascades with the RainbowOne now using the E200MMCs?
That is stupid for just one month. When is the last day that the plastic cards can be used?
Yes the timetables shows them spinning at EMA
rumours are that the old rainbow one's will go to the sixes which have had the same buses since new in 2005.
Andy Pacer
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Thanks, I'd seen them operating the Coalville leg but hadn't realised there was no Loughborough. Presumably the theory is some passengers can use the Kinchline Skylink and change at EMA.
cnjb8
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Rumour has it the Sixes