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Post by WYBS on Dec 21, 2019 16:51:54 GMT 1
B7L 66337 on 35
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Post by WYBS on Dec 21, 2019 0:46:43 GMT 1
Holme Valley B9 37296 on 231 tonight
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Post by WYBS on Dec 20, 2019 13:11:52 GMT 1
69306 on 503. Holme valley 37300 on 503
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Post by WYBS on Dec 20, 2019 12:47:29 GMT 1
Zest 32540 on 576 Uid Eclipse on 508
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Post by WYBS on Dec 19, 2019 20:43:28 GMT 1
66712 on 508 at evening peak. 47634 on 16 this evening as well.
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Post by WYBS on Dec 18, 2019 20:04:11 GMT 1
Zest 32522 on X63 Calder Connect 69306 on 539 66791 on 503 66792 on 308 (diverted from Honley/ Netherthong due to ATM robbery/ fire).
Leeds B9TL (37684 I think) working out of Hudds
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Post by WYBS on Nov 30, 2019 23:09:10 GMT 1
Don't think it's been mentioned on here, Tiger have Optare demo OP07 ARE at Idle. On 757 this afternoon
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Post by WYBS on Oct 5, 2019 12:24:17 GMT 1
Starting the 781 at Meanwood is a bit odd. Presumably it's an easier way to interwork with another service, but surely continuing to/from Leeds would be better for the routes survival? To be fair, if-and-when people get on, it tends to be from Meanwood onwards. Very rare that someone gets on in Leeds city centre
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Post by WYBS on Oct 1, 2019 16:34:49 GMT 1
Don't forget 185 up at Marsden Dirker
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Post by WYBS on Sept 6, 2019 20:08:42 GMT 1
Bit of a rant about the state of the 35. The latest timetable change means no buses run to Thorpe Edge. The timings throughout the day are pretty much exactly the same as the 60, mostly resulting in the 35, 60 and 508 all running up Leeds and Bradford road together. It still goes from 5 stands away from the 60 which is entirely moronic as more stands are now available cos of the Headrow works. The whole stupidity of First's route planners means that there are 2 buses within a minute to Rodley, Calverley and Greengates (or towards Leeds) then a 30 min gap. This is where Metro should be allowed to step in and regulate a corridor of buses between two operators. I do sometimes wonder if First actually put any thought at all into what they are doing or just make it up as they go along, wearing a blindfold and ear defenders. Or Transdev should amend the 60 to fit in with the 35! God forbid anyone should speak badly of the chosen ones! I would be interested to know if you have any idea re numbers to/from Thorpe Edge, or who actually owns bus station allocation? No mention of a later trip thats been added or actually how the 35 works round a school am. But bash First!! Why should their planners care about the 60 and as both companies have to register services at the same time, how would they even know what their changes are?? Bore off! Why on earth should Transdev have to change to suit First when they have run to the same times for years. The 670/ 760 combination worked perfectly, but now change the route and timetable without any regard for frequency along the corridor. First don't care about maintaining any connections that existed with the 35. The fact of the matter is the 35 is running almost empty throughout the day, the 60 continues to grow in passenger numbers but unfortunatley the single deckers struggle to cope some times. If you actually live on the route then I would welcome any more opinions you may have
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Post by WYBS on Sept 6, 2019 18:53:14 GMT 1
Bit of a rant about the state of the 35. The latest timetable change means no buses run to Thorpe Edge. The timings throughout the day are pretty much exactly the same as the 60, mostly resulting in the 35, 60 and 508 all running up Leeds and Bradford road together. It still goes from 5 stands away from the 60 which is entirely moronic as more stands are now available cos of the Headrow works.
The whole stupidity of First's route planners means that there are 2 buses within a minute to Rodley, Calverley and Greengates (or towards Leeds) then a 30 min gap. This is where Metro should be allowed to step in and regulate a corridor of buses between two operators. I do sometimes wonder if First actually put any thought at all into what they are doing or just make it up as they go along, wearing a blindfold and ear defenders.
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Post by WYBS on Sept 6, 2019 18:45:38 GMT 1
Is this finally the end of the 781? I hope not but can't imagine who else would take it on.
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Post by WYBS on Aug 30, 2019 6:53:26 GMT 1
More to the point, what was a Tiger decker doing in Shipley
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Post by WYBS on Aug 23, 2019 19:54:47 GMT 1
With almost the exact same dull interior that's in the current Sapphires. That's Arriva Yorkshire's level of design for you. Unbelievable to think that the Sapphire route 1 (Chester to Wrexham) in contrast has such a light, spacious and comfortable interior. I wonder if the e-leather will end up smelling like sick as it does on a lot of Arriva's buses in warm weather. Agreed its not perfect although the interior is much lighter than those of the FWY Streetdecks although not as comfortable Hopefully they'll be lighter than low height Gemini 3s Liverpool have. Still no good for tall people like myself though haha. At least the next stop announcements should be less horrible than the First ones on the 2/3/12/13s, where the announcer is practically shouting at you and the audio is clipping and distorting like mad.
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Post by WYBS on Aug 23, 2019 19:25:09 GMT 1
Holmfirth was awash with Streetlites today, I believe due to a low hanging branch at New Mill.
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Post by WYBS on Aug 23, 2019 19:21:44 GMT 1
With almost the exact same dull interior that's in the current Sapphires. That's Arriva Yorkshire's level of design for you. Unbelievable to think that the Sapphire route 1 (Chester to Wrexham) in contrast has such a light, spacious and comfortable interior. I wonder if the e-leather will end up smelling like sick as it does on a lot of Arriva's buses in warm weather.
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Post by WYBS on Aug 20, 2019 11:08:25 GMT 1
I'm struggling to find a post designed to wind Transdev up? Genuinely think that people are over sensitive with Connexions. Things have been done incorrectly in the past but cmon, give the guys a chance. Misunderstanding, not the company page but rather certain employees
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Post by WYBS on Aug 20, 2019 11:05:34 GMT 1
37048 Halifax Heritage is working Leeds fest shuttles this year
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Post by WYBS on Aug 19, 2019 21:05:16 GMT 1
I don't understand why they can't be original and come up with a decent brand with good marketing to attract custom rather than doing something just to wind up Transdev (which is the case, has been seen on certain Facebook posts).
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Post by WYBS on Aug 16, 2019 21:29:52 GMT 1
A ton of stagecoach deckers just barreled past Leeds bus station on their way up to Roundhay Park. And throw in another ton of Arriva buses for good measure...
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Post by WYBS on Aug 16, 2019 21:20:10 GMT 1
A ton of stagecoach deckers just barreled past Leeds bus station on their way up to Roundhay Park.
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Post by WYBS on Jul 28, 2019 14:27:47 GMT 1
Just a quick rant that I had to get off my chest. I love how First are 'trying' to increase bus usage within the city but the new streetdecks are unbearable. I usually have more patience than anyone but having had a ride on the 12, it really got me.
The bell ringing twice everytime someone presses it.
The next stop annoumcements blast and are distorted, broken up and have clearly been produced via some text-to-speech software online.
The buses interiors and general branding is so dull.
I don't know how arriva and transdev manage to create enjoyable journeys using the same ideas, but first are so useless at it.
If they are trying to get more people to use buses, I couldn't bear 2 minutes of it before I wanted to rip my hair out so god help anyone else.
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Post by WYBS on Jul 24, 2019 10:30:40 GMT 1
10 - Beeston to Beeston, looks like they may be splitting the No. 1 up?
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Post by WYBS on Jul 12, 2019 19:07:55 GMT 1
Gemini 2 36216 on 72, looks like it has had a repaint and has no skylines
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