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Post by jus363 on Jan 9, 2022 18:20:40 GMT 1
Definitely getting carried away, there is no red Accessbus's anymore, they are all upgraded to Euro6 and painted Green. They are owned by metro and won't be put in service. Even the 09 plates at Bradford have been upgraded. No new contracts will be gained from first, team pennine or CT plus. We can bid for the contracts but doesn't mean we will win anything. Stop dreaming Bustimes.org listed them on vehicles so I thought that there might be some contract gains and also there were no photos of them being green so I assumed. Also no need to be rude. You should take bustimes with a pinch of salt, It still tracks Firsts learner buses in service!
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Post by Arriva Wakefield on Jan 9, 2022 18:47:31 GMT 1
Bustimes.org listed them on vehicles so I thought that there might be some contract gains and also there were no photos of them being green so I assumed. Also no need to be rude. You should take bustimes with a pinch of salt, It still tracks Firsts learner buses in service! Because they are now using ‘Electronic Vehicle Defect Cards’ & ‘Low Bridge Warning’ via the Ticket Machines, so the have to be logged on.
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Jan 9, 2022 20:54:52 GMT 1
Post by jus363 on Jan 9, 2022 20:54:52 GMT 1
You should take bustimes with a pinch of salt, It still tracks Firsts learner buses in service! Because they are now using ‘Electronic Vehicle Defect Cards’ & ‘Low Bridge Warning’ via the Ticket Machines, so the have to be logged on. It makes you wonder why a learner bus needs a ticket machine? A quick search on flickr and i could only see one bus that still had a machine and that was in the paint shop being converted from a service bus to DTV.
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Jan 9, 2022 21:53:22 GMT 1
Post by deerfold on Jan 9, 2022 21:53:22 GMT 1
Because they are now using ‘Electronic Vehicle Defect Cards’ & ‘Low Bridge Warning’ via the Ticket Machines, so the have to be logged on. It makes you wonder why a learner bus needs a ticket machine? A quick search on flickr and i could only see one bus that still had a machine and that was in the paint shop being converted from a service bus to DTV. Arriva Wakefield just explained that without one they won't get Low Bridge Warnings.
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Jan 9, 2022 22:10:35 GMT 1
Post by jus363 on Jan 9, 2022 22:10:35 GMT 1
It makes you wonder why a learner bus needs a ticket machine? A quick search on flickr and i could only see one bus that still had a machine and that was in the paint shop being converted from a service bus to DTV. Arriva Wakefield just explained that without one they won't get Low Bridge Warnings. I have read his post , but still no reason why a single decker would need a low bridge warning.
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Post by dwarfer1979 on Jan 10, 2022 9:47:04 GMT 1
Arriva Wakefield just explained that without one they won't get Low Bridge Warnings. I have read his post , but still no reason why a single decker would need a low bridge warning. There are bridges low enough to take out a single-decker, in fact First in Bath actually did have an incident where an E200 hit one around the corner from their depot. Also, as pointed out, the switch to electronic defect cards through the Ticketer system means that DVTs need one to allow first use checks to be undertaken.
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Post by jus363 on Jan 10, 2022 11:14:46 GMT 1
I have read his post , but still no reason why a single decker would need a low bridge warning. There are bridges low enough to take out a single-decker, in fact First in Bath actually did have an incident where an E200 hit one around the corner from their depot. Also, as pointed out, the switch to electronic defect cards through the Ticketer system means that DVTs need one to allow first use checks to be undertaken. Ok i think we will leave it there this has gone way of topic.
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Jan 10, 2022 20:49:12 GMT 1
Post by Username on Jan 10, 2022 20:49:12 GMT 1
The red Optare Solo SRs that are access bus are apparently going to get put into service they are 90955 to 90961 all built 2014-2015. A lot of vehicle seem to have arrived at TLC I think that some contract might be gained. Possible services could be some Halifax routes. First Halifax has been struggling running 539 and 587 so they might even give up the contracts. Also Team Pennine may never run the 531 again between Halifax and Highroadwell which could also be a possible route to run. I might be getting carried away here though. Look through this site fully, and you will see that CT Plus operate 539 & 587 on behalf of First Halifax, using First ticket machines and fares, with vehicles in CT Plus Ivy livery They are still ran as First and I was just suggesting, I wasn't saying that it was factual.
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Jan 12, 2022 16:01:20 GMT 1
Post by sharksmith on Jan 12, 2022 16:01:20 GMT 1
New arrival at TLC Mercedes Benz EVM Cityline Low Floor RO71 GZC fleet number 64525. It's in allover white, it Will be getting vinyls applied and ticket machine and put into service at Todmorden depot. 2 more arriving in March intended for the 205 service. This is now in service and has had TLC vinyls applied but actually carries fleet number 65425, it was heading off to Esholt on the 649 when I saw it in Shipley this lunchtime.
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Jan 23, 2022 19:29:29 GMT 1
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Post by platform5 on Jan 23, 2022 19:29:29 GMT 1
Any idea what this is tracking ( ticket machine / tracker ?) as please ?
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Jan 23, 2022 23:49:00 GMT 1
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Post by sharksmith on Jan 23, 2022 23:49:00 GMT 1
It wasn't tracking at all on the day I saw it.
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Feb 8, 2022 23:32:46 GMT 1
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Post by stephen01 on Feb 8, 2022 23:32:46 GMT 1
Mini Solo 2917 has been repainted into standard TLC livery from Metro Local. Wonder if 2913 & 2915 will follow suit
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Mar 14, 2022 17:18:33 GMT 1
Post by sharksmith on Mar 14, 2022 17:18:33 GMT 1
ADL Enviro 200 MMC YX71OJO, previously with Falcon Coaches, Byfleet, is running on the 656/660 today. In dealer white with no vinyls or fleet number so I don't know if this is a short term loan or a permanent addition to the fleet.
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Mar 21, 2022 13:29:55 GMT 1
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Post by rst1987 on Mar 21, 2022 13:29:55 GMT 1
ADL Enviro 200 MMC YX71OJO, previously with Falcon Coaches, Byfleet, is running on the 656/660 today. In dealer white with no vinyls or fleet number so I don't know if this is a short term loan or a permanent addition to the fleet. Now has vinyls on and given fleet number 18188.
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Mar 21, 2022 19:59:50 GMT 1
Post by Username on Mar 21, 2022 19:59:50 GMT 1
ADL Enviro 200 MMC YX71OJO, previously with Falcon Coaches, Byfleet, is running on the 656/660 today. In dealer white with no vinyls or fleet number so I don't know if this is a short term loan or a permanent addition to the fleet. Now has vinyls on and given fleet number 18188. TLC seems to be getting a lot of vehicles. Is there anymore Enviro 200 MMCs that could join the 181s. Also why does TLC have awkward fleet numbers? Why not just number the vehicle 18100 or 18101? Maybe 65425 to 65400 or 65401.
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Post by pub146g on Mar 21, 2022 20:18:32 GMT 1
Now has vinyls on and given fleet number 18188. TLC seems to be getting a lot of vehicles. Is there anymore Enviro 200 MMCs that could join the 181s. Also why does TLC have awkward fleet numbers? Why not just number the vehicle 18100 or 18101? Maybe 65425 to 65400 or 65401. TLC fleet numbers appear random because they use the last five digits of the VIN (chassis) number as the fleet number. YX71OJO's VIN is SFD9L1ERAMGY18188 - hence the fleet number.
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Jul 3, 2022 21:43:45 GMT 1
Post by Username on Jul 3, 2022 21:43:45 GMT 1
It appears TLC Travel has a second Enviro 200 MMC in the depot, however it is not yet entered service hence why it isn't on bustimes. I can not remember the fleet no. of by heart but remember it being a 69 plate with a 179xx fleet code. Also noticed that there is an access bus in the depot but it is not an Optare Solo it seems to be a red minibus, anyone know what type of minibus this is and will it recieve the access bus euro 6 conversion or enter public service?
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Jul 3, 2022 21:47:21 GMT 1
Post by Username on Jul 3, 2022 21:47:21 GMT 1
Mini Solo 2917 has been repainted into standard TLC livery from Metro Local. Wonder if 2913 & 2915 will follow suit When will the EVM and MMC recieve a repaint?
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Jul 3, 2022 22:19:42 GMT 1
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Post by stephen01 on Jul 3, 2022 22:19:42 GMT 1
Mini Solo 2917 has been repainted into standard TLC livery from Metro Local. Wonder if 2913 & 2915 will follow suit When will the EVM and MMC recieve a repaint? be a while as there's still the 66 reg e200s and 3 Solos to do before them.
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Post by stephen01 on Jul 3, 2022 22:24:27 GMT 1
It appears TLC Travel has a second Enviro 200 MMC in the depot, however it is not yet entered service hence why it isn't on bustimes. I can not remember the fleet no. of by heart but remember it being a 69 plate with a 179xx fleet code. Also noticed that there is an access bus in the depot but it is not an Optare Solo it seems to be a red minibus, anyone know what type of minibus this is and will it recieve the access bus euro 6 conversion or enter public service? the Accessbus vehicle you saw was and old Merc-Sprinter that got withdrawn nearly 10 years ago after the re-shuffle when Kirklees & Calderdale got the Solo SRs and freed up the 09 reg Solos to move to over operators displacing older Solos and the Sprinters. Kirklees Council also used the Optare Alero that K-Line had for a bit.
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Jul 3, 2022 22:56:03 GMT 1
Post by Username on Jul 3, 2022 22:56:03 GMT 1
It appears TLC Travel has a second Enviro 200 MMC in the depot, however it is not yet entered service hence why it isn't on bustimes. I can not remember the fleet no. of by heart but remember it being a 69 plate with a 179xx fleet code. Also noticed that there is an access bus in the depot but it is not an Optare Solo it seems to be a red minibus, anyone know what type of minibus this is and will it recieve the access bus euro 6 conversion or enter public service? the Accessbus vehicle you saw was and old Merc-Sprinter that got withdrawn nearly 10 years ago after the re-shuffle when Kirklees & Calderdale got the Solo SRs and freed up the 09 reg Solos to move to over operators displacing older Solos and the Sprinters. Kirklees Council also used the Optare Alero that K-Line had for a bit. Why on earth do they still have the Merc-Sprinter. Is it a driving training vehicle or something?
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Jul 3, 2022 23:38:33 GMT 1
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Post by stephen01 on Jul 3, 2022 23:38:33 GMT 1
the Accessbus vehicle you saw was and old Merc-Sprinter that got withdrawn nearly 10 years ago after the re-shuffle when Kirklees & Calderdale got the Solo SRs and freed up the 09 reg Solos to move to over operators displacing older Solos and the Sprinters. Kirklees Council also used the Optare Alero that K-Line had for a bit. Why on earth do they still have the Merc-Sprinter. Is it a driving training vehicle or something? can be used as spares engine wise for Solos
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Aug 9, 2022 12:52:31 GMT 1
Post by Username on Aug 9, 2022 12:52:31 GMT 1
Looks like TLC Travel has a new Enviro 200 MMC kicking about on the Huddersfield to Hebden Bridge services today. The vehicle is 17135 - SK68 LXY however still no sign of the third Enviro 200 MMC which was a 69 plate and 179xx fleet code entering service yet.
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Sept 29, 2022 2:07:47 GMT 1
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Post by Matty on Sept 29, 2022 2:07:47 GMT 1
Due to the Bradford clean air zone YJ07 EHR that we acquired from CT Plus is currently running the 900/1 from Huddersfield to Hebden bridge. It's a good bus so we will be keeping it for a while.
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Sept 29, 2022 9:06:22 GMT 1
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Post by stephen01 on Sept 29, 2022 9:06:22 GMT 1
Due to the Bradford clean air zone YJ07 EHR that we acquired from CT Plus is currently running the 900/1 from Huddersfield to Hebden bridge. It's a good bus so we will be keeping it for a while. so will 2609, 2913, 2915 & 2917 be on the bradford network still or kept for 259, 205 and ML2/263 and the Hebden Bridge/Todmorden networks.
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