For the record, YX22 OHY was at work in Bristol, in full Transpora condition as number 1331, on rail-replacement work in the last week of December 2022.The Bristol operations have received a further Alexander Dennis E200MMC for use on the 52 - YX22 OHY, which, according to ‘Bus Lists on the Web’, was new to Cobra Corporate Services of Fleet.
Sorry - typo - number 1330, of course.For the record, YX22 OHY was at work in Bristol, in full Transpora condition as number 1331, on rail-replacement work in the last week of December 2022.
Further research shows YX22 OHY was here in November. Can anyone improve on this?For the record, YX22 OHY was at work in Bristol, in full Transpora condition as number 1331, on rail-replacement work in the last week of December 2022.
Sorry - typo - number 1330, of course.
Transpora haven’t tracked on bustimes.org since 9 November. The only one of these I’ve seen on the 52 recently is YX22 OHY. Perhaps Rhys would be kind enough to (a) advise why the buses aren’t tracking, and (b) verify the current fleet as per Allan’s request.Further research shows YX22 OHY was here in November. Can anyone improve on this?
Current fleet verification would be appreciated, please. I have it as Enviro200 MMCs YX68 URF (10.8m), YX19 ONR & ONS, YX71 OGY and YX22 OHY (all 8.9m).
Thanks, Marcus. Buses on the 52 are being tracked on the MyTrip app that the buses themselves promote. Today it is showing YX68 URF as being on the route. But I find it a very difficult app to get results from. Incidentally, now think report of the Enviro400 carrying Stagecoach names was a mistaken identity! Never operated for them.Transpora haven’t tracked on bustimes.org since 9 November. The only one of these I’ve seen on the 52 recently is YX22 OHY. Perhaps Rhys would be kind enough to (a) advise why the buses aren’t tracking, and (b) verify the current fleet as per Allan’s request.
I'm sure I found on VOSA the other day that one of the licences had an operating centre listed at New Quay Road (BH15 4AF), but I cannot for the life of me find it again.I know there has been photographic evidence, but is there actual evidence of an official operating centre in Poole with VOSA?
Bustimes isn’t an official site, so any problems would be better directed at those who run the site, or where available make use of operators own apps/websites.Transpora haven’t tracked on bustimes.org since 9 November. The only one of these I’ve seen on the 52 recently is YX22 OHY. Perhaps Rhys would be kind enough to (a) advise why the buses aren’t tracking, and (b) verify the current fleet as per Allan’s request.
It depends how they run things, if the buses move about, they won't need it as an official operating centre. I know companies whoI know there has been photographic evidence, but is there actual evidence of an official operating centre in Poole with VOSA?
Bustimes tracking for Transpora comes from their Bus Open Data feed.Bustimes isn’t an official site, so any problems would be better directed at those who run the site, or where available make use of operators own apps/websites.
What errors, vehicle editing errors, tracking errors or timetable errors? Many of the errors can be explained. The person who runs bustimes is very busy and so isn't always able to reply to all emails.I tried to engage with them regarding errors that appear for the company I work for, but I didn’t get any response from them.
This is a glitch with the 'bustimes' system and the way it pulls information through from the source. If you click on the registrations, the services are in fact registered from 20th March, and not cancelled from then:Looks like the St Peter's is indeed temporary
Variation history
- Received 3 Feb 23
- Effective 20 Mar 23
- New
Monday to Friday schooldays
One AM and one PM journey
Butimes tracking for the 52 in Bristol recommenced on 28 February.Bustimes tracking for Transpora comes from their Bus Open Data feed.
The new operating centre along with increase in the licence is showing on the portal.I know there has been photographic evidence, but is there actual evidence of an official operating centre in Poole with VOSA?
The conductor ?I only noticed one person on board besides the driver
Delighted that our Bristol team have been awarded routes 680, 963 and 967 under contract to West of England Combined Authority.
We’re really looking forward to delivering these routes complete with next stop announcements, friendly drivers, contactless payments and mobile app tickets from 17th April.
Unfortunately this seems to be the default loading for this service. Lovely to see the RM doing what it was built for, but how this service survives is beyond me. Marketing is limited to a leaflet which is sometimes at the information desk on Waterloo station and that’s about it.Just seen one go past me at Trafalgar Sq, didn’t notice any passengers whatsoever.
Good news that these services have been saved.News that seems to have been missed from here is that Rhys Hand has been given a promotion from Operations Director and is now the Managing Director of the Transpora Group.
Also good news is that Transpora have now been awarded 3 school contracts from West of England Combined Authority. Routes 680, 963 and 967. All currently ran by Stagecoach
Quote from Rhys Hand's tweet (https://twitter.com/RhysHand/status/1636461245254475787)
Presumably that is the 2 month funded extension that Stagecoach declined to take up on those routes?Good news that these services have been saved.
And congrats RH...
I saw the leaflet available behind the desk at Victoria Coach Station back in January. Of course, that's somewhat of a questionable place to put it, as wouldn't the majority of people inquiring at that desk be destined for places outside of London?Unfortunately this seems to be the default loading for this service. Lovely to see the RM doing what it was built for, but how this service survives is beyond me. Marketing is limited to a leaflet which is sometimes at the information desk on Waterloo station and that’s about it.
Pretty much spot on here. Certainly gives some time to work with the school and the parents to look at any potential commercial opportunities, and even better as they can fit around existing and new work place shuttle contracts - or any potential new ‘BSIP’ routesI presume so too.Gives those of us who rely on them chance to think of an alternative for next academic year, which will probably means taking the car at least one way as there is no alternative.
Unless, of course, they are taken on by anyone commercially. After all, 4 of Winterbourne's 5 school bus routes are commercial...
This will compete with morebus Breezer routes 70 and 80 which have a launch event on April 7th. These are treated as standard bus routes.
PH1089686/7 Registered
ALTONIAN COACHES LIMITED
Route: Bournemouth Pier to Hengistbury Head via Boscombe Pier
Service number: T1 (Sightseeing Bournemouth)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 21 Apr 2023
Bournemouth Pier is also the start point for the existing City-Sightseeing service to Poole and Sandbanks.70 Beach Breezer (currently only serves Alum Chine to East Cliff but will become open-top from Easter). Then from 27 May extended to - Rockley Park, Poole, Compton Acres, Alum Chine, Bournemouth, Boscombe Pier, Hengistbury Head
80 Beach Breezer (from 27 May) - Alum Chine, Bournemouth, Boscombe Pier, Hengistbury Head, Christchurch, Mudeford.
Transpora definitely have the upper hand at the moment, I saw the 909 and 88 this afternoon and the 909 was well loaded and the 88 had precisely zero passengers on board.Happened to be walking to work at the right time to see the 906/907/85/86 pass just now. Loadings were noticeably better on the Transpora vehicles - both were about half full (and this is roughly halfway along the route) - whereas the total number of kids on the two More vehicles barely made double figures.
Current open tops in the fleet are:Can anyone please confirm whether Transpora Group still have the following open toppers: P534EFL, V145MEV, V158MEV, V362OWC?
All were previously used at either Blackpool or Manchester, but do not appear to have been seen (in use) for some considerable time and are currently showing as SORN. Are they in store - or have they moved on?
Thanks.
2701 | V145MEV | Blackpool | |||||
2702 | V158MEV | Blackpool | |||||
2703 | V168MEV | Manchester | |||||
2704 | V362OWC | Blackpool | |||||
2705 | W501RBB | Manchester | |||||
2706 | LX08DXP | Blackpool |