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Post by 37057 on Jun 9, 2020 12:38:41 GMT 1
69471 on 1235 X6
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Post by stephen01 on Jun 9, 2020 12:44:38 GMT 1
1001 out on my route, looks like plenty of people breaking social distancing rules on that bus. Must be desperate and really short for buses then considering as they are putting these awful things out. the lil e200s can be used as the capacity is 10 Max at the minute but you can only sit with others if its families from same household and i think that would be few and far between as most journies all routes including North & South Yorks are supposed to be for keyworkers only or for those making essential journies for grocery shopping or appointments
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Post by sharksmith on Jun 9, 2020 13:46:31 GMT 1
Has an Elland solo SR transferred to Idle? Just seen one on the 629. It’s 408 operating as 2808 on the tracking system Idle seem to be having issues with the ex ANE Solo's at the moment, out of the buses on the Bradford/Shipley locals there is only 2803 running out of the eight former North East buses they have. 2804 and 2807 appear to be SORN'd but it's unclear what's up with the others. Today as well as 408, we have Flying Tiger 791 & 1074 and ex GHA 1008 as the other buses running full day workings. Even this mornings 606 was another Flying Tiger Versa, 793. I wonder if the intention in the future would be to move the Flying Tiger buses onto local work once the airport contract ends and they're just trying to make do until then, or without the airport work will they pull out of the area altogether when their Bradford contract also finishes?
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Post by kendall17 on Jun 9, 2020 22:37:10 GMT 1
It’s 408 operating as 2808 on the tracking system Idle seem to be having issues with the ex ANE Solo's at the moment, out of the buses on the Bradford/Shipley locals there is only 2803 running out of the eight former North East buses they have. 2804 and 2807 appear to be SORN'd but it's unclear what's up with the others. Today as well as 408, we have Flying Tiger 791 & 1074 and ex GHA 1008 as the other buses running full day workings. Even this mornings 606 was another Flying Tiger Versa, 793. I wonder if the intention in the future would be to move the Flying Tiger buses onto local work once the airport contract ends and they're just trying to make do until then, or without the airport work will they pull out of the area altogether when their Bradford contract also finishes? Not sure on fleet numbers, but are they using as high capacity vehicle as possible?
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Post by 1601 on Jun 9, 2020 22:39:44 GMT 1
Idle seem to be having issues with the ex ANE Solo's at the moment, out of the buses on the Bradford/Shipley locals there is only 2803 running out of the eight former North East buses they have. 2804 and 2807 appear to be SORN'd but it's unclear what's up with the others. Today as well as 408, we have Flying Tiger 791 & 1074 and ex GHA 1008 as the other buses running full day workings. Even this mornings 606 was another Flying Tiger Versa, 793. I wonder if the intention in the future would be to move the Flying Tiger buses onto local work once the airport contract ends and they're just trying to make do until then, or without the airport work will they pull out of the area altogether when their Bradford contract also finishes? Not sure on fleet numbers, but are they using as high capacity vehicle as possible? It has been announced that Idle depot is closing down. Not heard any other news about it as yet but I’m sure we will hear more shortly.
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Post by 1601 on Jun 9, 2020 22:41:30 GMT 1
Idle seem to be having issues with the ex ANE Solo's at the moment, out of the buses on the Bradford/Shipley locals there is only 2803 running out of the eight former North East buses they have. 2804 and 2807 appear to be SORN'd but it's unclear what's up with the others. Today as well as 408, we have Flying Tiger 791 & 1074 and ex GHA 1008 as the other buses running full day workings. Even this mornings 606 was another Flying Tiger Versa, 793. I wonder if the intention in the future would be to move the Flying Tiger buses onto local work once the airport contract ends and they're just trying to make do until then, or without the airport work will they pull out of the area altogether when their Bradford contract also finishes? Not sure on fleet numbers, but are they using as high capacity vehicle as possible? Moreover, the E200MMC’s are off to Arriva North East and rumours stand about the Versas. I’m sure 1007/8 would join the others at Waterloo. 621/22 could end up at Elland. Not too sure what’s happening with 1410 as it has a corroded chassis apparently and no clue what will happen with the 28**’s.
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Post by sharksmith on Jun 9, 2020 22:52:13 GMT 1
Not sure on fleet numbers, but are they using as high capacity vehicle as possible? It has been announced that Idle depot is closing down. Not heard any other news about it as yet but I’m sure we will hear more shortly. The MMC's are 5 seats bigger but I don't think that's the reason as the ex GHA Solos are in use and are smaller. So are they giving up the Bradford routes or operating them from, is Elland closest? How long is left on the tender?
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Post by 1601 on Jun 9, 2020 23:03:44 GMT 1
It has been announced that Idle depot is closing down. Not heard any other news about it as yet but I’m sure we will hear more shortly. The MMC's are 5 seats bigger but I don't think that's the reason as the ex GHA Solos are in use and are smaller. So are they giving up the Bradford routes or operating them from, is Elland closest? How long is left on the tender? Elland already struggles for space as it is. They have 2 yards to park their buses in at the business park to start with. It would be a bit silly to run the routes from a depot that far away too. Anyway, like I said I’m unsure on the details all I know Idle is shutting. CT Plus are expanding in West Yorkshire as they recently took over some of TLC’s routes in Huddersfield. They are currently looking to get a yard in Brighouse so maybe they might expand into Bradford. I’m not too sure about that one though but could be a possibility!
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Post by sharksmith on Jun 10, 2020 7:59:26 GMT 1
The MMC's are 5 seats bigger but I don't think that's the reason as the ex GHA Solos are in use and are smaller. So are they giving up the Bradford routes or operating them from, is Elland closest? How long is left on the tender? Elland already struggles for space as it is. They have 2 yards to park their buses in at the business park to start with. It would be a bit silly to run the routes from a depot that far away too. Anyway, like I said I’m unsure on the details all I know Idle is shutting. CT Plus are expanding in West Yorkshire as they recently took over some of TLC’s routes in Huddersfield. They are currently looking to get a yard in Brighouse so maybe they might expand into Bradford. I’m not too sure about that one though but could be a possibility! Looking at the contract it runs until 22 May 2021, I would think it would reflect quite badly on Tiger if they were to give it up early. If they do I would have thought Transdev may also be interested under normal conditions but who knows in these uncertain times.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2020 10:52:49 GMT 1
Not much luck on my routes this week, it's only Wednesday and there has already been around 3-4 breakdowns!
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Post by stephen01 on Jun 10, 2020 12:04:11 GMT 1
It has been announced that Idle depot is closing down. Not heard any other news about it as yet but I’m sure we will hear more shortly. The MMC's are 5 seats bigger but I don't think that's the reason as the ex GHA Solos are in use and are smaller. So are they giving up the Bradford routes or operating them from, is Elland closest? How long is left on the tender? I wonder if they may be looking for a new depot more centralised in Bradford given that the Flying Tiger Routes are transferring to Transdev Keighley. It would also mean a new operator for the LTU Shuttle (34) they currently operate (say Fourway or Tetleys i'd guess). There's no stopping them putting the Versas & E200MMCs to use at other depots as 782 & 783 ran at Waterloo with the Airport luggage racks as did evoloutions 547 & 548
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Post by 37057 on Jun 10, 2020 15:16:41 GMT 1
Zest 32540 on 548
D/D can now be seen on here while on diversion
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Post by 576 Gemini 2 on Jun 11, 2020 15:00:03 GMT 1
Followed two Zest Geminis through Elland today one of which (32524) was on the 537
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Post by js12345678910 on Jun 11, 2020 15:35:59 GMT 1
Tj Walsh number 37 not in service on Halifax road, keighley
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2020 13:10:32 GMT 1
Seems the same buses are breaking down it seems when ever 1412 and 1474 are out, they are getting taken out of service and another bus has replaced it onwhatever diagram it's on. 1474 has been replaced by 1475 today and it got replaced by 1455 yesterday on the diagram it was on and it got replaced by 1466 last week as well on the diagram it was on and it got replaced on Monday or Tuesday by 1412, and 1412 got replaced again by 1310. Those 2 buses don't seem very well at the moment, because it seems everytime they are out on service, they get taken off for some reason and replaced by another bus!
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Post by Steve Macz403 on Jun 14, 2020 16:30:54 GMT 1
I spotted 37693 ( I assume is still a Hunslet Bus, unless I’m wrong ) on the 4 yesterday. Looked a bit tatty from the outside and needs a decent refresh repaint from what I can see.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2020 17:53:52 GMT 1
1948 on 188. Lots of singles on 166,163 and 189, which is really unusual. Maybe there is a bus shortage going on? 1412 got swapped again today. What's the point of sending 1412 out if this bus keeps getting swapped? It gets swapped about on routes where it doesn't go to Leeds as well.
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Post by stephen01 on Jun 15, 2020 20:43:02 GMT 1
AY1052 on 212 today (seen 20 mins ago) and according to bustimes 1061 & 1064 have been out today too
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Post by adam on Jun 16, 2020 8:27:19 GMT 1
1948 on 188. Lots of singles on 166,163 and 189, which is really unusual. Maybe there is a bus shortage going on? 1412 got swapped again today. What's the point of sending 1412 out if this bus keeps getting swapped? It gets swapped about on routes where it doesn't go to Leeds as well. I think its good planning by Arriva to send a double on an hourly route. On the high frequency routes you can send singles out between doubles so that services like 188 can be max capacity
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Post by dlspotter on Jun 16, 2020 10:02:22 GMT 1
1948 on 188. Lots of singles on 166,163 and 189, which is really unusual. Maybe there is a bus shortage going on? 1412 got swapped again today. What's the point of sending 1412 out if this bus keeps getting swapped? It gets swapped about on routes where it doesn't go to Leeds as well. What a treat better than the normal bus Perhaps this could be a decision based on capacity from yesterday, maybe could be a sign that the 187 will be back soon.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2020 13:01:48 GMT 1
1948 on 188. Lots of singles on 166,163 and 189, which is really unusual. Maybe there is a bus shortage going on? 1412 got swapped again today. What's the point of sending 1412 out if this bus keeps getting swapped? It gets swapped about on routes where it doesn't go to Leeds as well. I think its good planning by Arriva to send a double on an hourly route. On the high frequency routes you can send singles out between doubles so that services like 188 can be max capacity It was more of a cases a lot of bus swapping yesterday and the original bus on the diagram, you see double decker was on an evening diagram, and that diagram came from a bus being on the 159s all day, initally at the start of the day 1415 was on the diagram, and that got taken and replaced by 1948 , and 1415 had to go on a 168 diagram, as I am sure Arriva would have the doubles on a 188 than nothing at all! It doesn't need a double but we was fortunate there was a bit of swapping though yesterday. Only 1 bus though 1948 was on the 1735 to Wakefield and back to Castleford again and to the depot
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2020 13:05:45 GMT 1
1948 on 188. Lots of singles on 166,163 and 189, which is really unusual. Maybe there is a bus shortage going on? 1412 got swapped again today. What's the point of sending 1412 out if this bus keeps getting swapped? It gets swapped about on routes where it doesn't go to Leeds as well. What a treat better than the normal bus Perhaps this could be a decision based on capacity from yesterday, maybe could be a sign that the 187 will be back soon. No i don't think it was. Like I explained in the post that diagram 1948 was on is a bus that has been on Fryston's all day so 159's, and the original bus on that diagram yesterday 1415, got moved to a 168 bus after a bus broken down or went to depot for something who knows and 1948 took over's 1415 duties as there wasn't any singles available, as a lot of them was on 163's and 166's/189's judging by the trackers. I don't think it looked that busy only 2 or 3 people on. My route had almost every type of bus at Cas yesterday with the exception of the E200's as we had tempos, commanders, E400's and Pulsars. I wonder if they will bring the 187 back next time the timetable changes which will probably be September now! Also 1001, was on the 168 yesterday as well. Really unusual, you don't see these things on Leeds routes usually, I wonder if any of these has made it on to the 163/166 before. Saw 1003 on the 189 a few months ago going to Leeds, I was shocked.
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Post by Penfold on Jun 16, 2020 17:49:50 GMT 1
AY 1066 on 110's AY 1060 on Depot Shuttle bus. AY 1805 on 111's (believed to have been changed mid afternoon due vehicle damage) AY 10** on 110s
Many unusual allocations are due to many services being 'duped' on many runs
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Post by jst on Jun 16, 2020 18:23:58 GMT 1
Also 1001, was on the 168 yesterday as well. Really unusual, you don't see these things on Leeds routes usually, I wonder if any of these has made it on to the 163/166 before. Saw 1003 on the 189 a few months ago going to Leeds, I was shocked. Unfortunately they have turned up on 163/6 before, thankfully rarely. They've also made it onto the X60 before - its an interesting experience on the M1 on one.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2020 19:40:59 GMT 1
AY 1066 on 110's AY 1060 on Depot Shuttle bus. AY 1805 on 111's (believed to have been changed mid afternoon due vehicle damage) AY 10** on 110s Many unusual allocations are due to many services being 'duped' on many runs Penfold I always thought there wasnt need for depot shuttle buses, as drivers can just jump on 110s to depot If I'm correct unless early morning or late at night?
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