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First officially launched their new brand yesterday, so I would imagine the new livery wont be far behind. How long it takes to filter down to Worcester is another question altogether. I don't see any of the new logos on those buses, so I'm guessing they are waiting for the crayons to be delivered!

Towards the end of the NBC era and into the first year or so as a private company, Midland Red West services to and in Droitwich were numbered 153-157, with the 140 and 141 from the Bromsgrove side. These were run from Worcester using Leyland Nationals. When the "Citibus" minibus network w...

January service updates now showing on First Worcester website...

https://www.firstbus.co.uk/worcestershi ... nuary-2025

I'm told the stolen bus has now been found in South Wales.

There is a video circulating today that shows a Yeomans Solo on fire. Can't make out the registration number from the photos I've seen, but I suspect it's written off.

DRM seem to be going through a bad patch at the moment. Firstly, social media reports that two buses were badly damaged in separate accidents, causing them to have to hire in vehicles to cover service. Then today it seems that one of their buses had been stolen. Damaged buses are DK09DZE while worki...

Since deregulation, maintenance of all bus stop infrastructure that isn't on private land, such as bus stations, is the responsibility of the County Council. In some areas the work is done by contractors or bus operators, but this is only when all parties agree and if that work is not done for any r...

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16:55 Tuesday 12th November 2024

Apparently around 40 buses were hand washed on Sunday, with the rest to be done this weekend. Hope you noticed the difference!

Saw a 32 on my way home from work. It was dark so couldn't see any improvements!

About 50% of the new EV fleet are now in service at Oxford depot. The balance are expected to be on the road by the end of November.