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- 18:45 Monday 19th February 2024
- Forum: Services, Routes and Timetables
- Topic: "Operational Issues"
- Replies: 7
- Views: 856
Re: "Operational Issues"
A number of years ago, First abolished all spare driver duties in the name of efficiency. They said at the time that the cost of having a bus sat in the garage due to no driver was less than the cost of having a spare driver if they were not needed. Some may argue that this is a clear example of Fir...
- 10:05 Sunday 17th December 2023
- Forum: Services, Routes and Timetables
- Topic: Service uplift (Cheltenham to Gloucester)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 36017
Re: Service uplift (Cheltenham to Gloucester)
Both. There is still a shortage of drivers, but it's no way near as bad as it was this time last year.JustinTyme wrote: ↑21:47 Saturday 16th December 2023Is it increased loadings or more drivers recruited that has brought this about - or both?
- 10:03 Sunday 17th December 2023
- Forum: Services, Routes and Timetables
- Topic: Service uplift (Cheltenham to Gloucester)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 36017
Re: Service uplift (Cheltenham to Gloucester)
I used it last night to get into Cheltenham Town Centre to meet friends for Christmas drinks. It was one of the Gold double-decks and we had almost a full seated load when we arrived in Cheltenham. Admittedly it's Christmas and the uplift hasn't started yet, but that was still a bit of a surprise at...
- 17:48 Friday 15th December 2023
- Forum: Services, Routes and Timetables
- Topic: Service uplift (Cheltenham to Gloucester)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 36017
Service uplift (Cheltenham to Gloucester)
It been a long battle, but Service 94 running between Cheltenham and Gloucester is finally returning to pre-Covid frequency levels, from 7th January 2024. The frequency has been sat at 6 buses an hour for a while now, but from the above date it will go to 8 buses an hour. This is a 24-hour service, ...
- 18:27 Wednesday 13th December 2023
- Forum: Fleet Discussion
- Topic: Worcester's Solos
- Replies: 7
- Views: 78022
Re: Worcester's Solos
Thanks, and welcome to the forum.
- 14:23 Sunday 10th December 2023
- Forum: Fleet Discussion
- Topic: Worcester's Solos
- Replies: 7
- Views: 78022
Re: Worcester's Solos
Shows how long it is since I last paid a visit!
- 18:59 Saturday 9th December 2023
- Forum: Fleet Discussion
- Topic: Worcester's Solos
- Replies: 7
- Views: 78022
Worcester's Solos
Does Worcester still run Optare Solos? If not, where (and when) did they go?
Thanks.
Thanks.
- 11:08 Sunday 3rd December 2023
- Forum: Site News & Updates
- Topic: Website Houskeeping
- Replies: 2
- Views: 39255
Website Houskeeping
The website has been very much neglected since I started my new job in September 2021. However, I've been busy this weekend trying to get on top of a few outstanding jobs... Forum software has been updated to the latest version, which hopefully see some of the bugs fixed. Registrations are now open ...
- 09:03 Sunday 3rd December 2023
- Forum: Yeomans / Lugg Valley
- Topic: New Arrivals
- Replies: 17
- Views: 177399
Re: New Arrivals
I see you've knocked the mirror off already!
- 18:57 Thursday 30th November 2023
- Forum: Services, Routes and Timetables
- Topic: Worcester Christmas Fayre 2023.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 109033
Re: Worcester Christmas Fayre 2023.
City Walls being one big coach drop off point was always the norm. It used to annoy regular bus users as they closed the bus stop and everyone had to go to St Nicholas Street.