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Post by stephen01 on Mar 3, 2023 18:26:48 GMT 1
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Post by westyorkshirebus on Mar 3, 2023 19:43:55 GMT 1
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2023 20:09:12 GMT 1
Interesting statement about being a "responsible and caring company", given the stories of how they've allegedly spoken to platform5 / Mr D Roebuck-Johnson on the phone and attempts by roilshead when trying to use the service. I wonder if there's a reason why "A&A Coach Travel Ltd limited who can comment on this post".
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Post by joseph on Mar 4, 2023 17:50:49 GMT 1
If this is the same James Fairchild known in bus circles (could be a different James Fairchild) then he shouldn't be allowed to exhibit or take part in any bus enthusiast events, you'd think the James Fairchild referred to would know any media messages can not be deleted deleted if you know what I mean. I'm not a fan of technology but one thing I know is the info can always be accessed somehow regardless of how much you try to wipe it. As for what he's said, should be a police investigation really as it's a type of hate crime.
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Post by mk2mcw on Mar 4, 2023 18:13:41 GMT 1
Wow!! Just read it!! 😲😲
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Post by mk2mcw on Mar 4, 2023 18:15:21 GMT 1
I take it this is the same JF that slags off other operators bar connexions (squarepeg, transdev etc)
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Post by stephen01 on Mar 4, 2023 22:54:58 GMT 1
That is a pretty damning outcome. The Police have been aware of things so may launch a larger investigation BUT this just proves they need hauling in front of TC again for closure as there's quite a few bad examples there.
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Post by Burnside on Mar 7, 2023 8:03:23 GMT 1
Having just had the chance to read the judgment, it makes A&A's Facebook statement '...this is not who we are' look laughable.
Aside from the actual reasons for the tribunal, the company's (or at least its 'representatives') conduct appears disrespectful towards the whole process, there doesn't appear to be any actual denial of any of the claims brought against them and rather than an actual defence, they appear to have gotten even more confrontational.
I genuinely hope Mr Holland gets his money and can put this all behind him.
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Post by platform5 on Mar 27, 2023 9:27:18 GMT 1
No bus seen any day over weekend.
Rang metro and they said they don’t know anything about a 30 bus !
Rang A&A and no one answered.
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Post by kommie123 on Mar 27, 2023 13:29:03 GMT 1
According to Metros website, the 30 doesn't exist.
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Post by stephen01 on Mar 27, 2023 13:35:14 GMT 1
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Post by o539 on Mar 27, 2023 18:18:36 GMT 1
The metro website is working on my end.
Although I do have to agree with platform5 on the fact that the bus didn't seem to be running on at least this Saturday (25th march) when I was out and about. On a similar note I haven't seen it on an afternoon particularly often. Although I am talking about between 3-5pm, meaning it might just be that they can't get a driver to run the bus during school bus times, especially since their depot and actual school services are around Harrogate.The 30 must be running to some extent though, even if very rarely, because I've seen somewhat recent photos of the buses running on various Facebook forums.
Additionally, we're yet to see that temporary timetable the WYCA mentioned about in their email to roilshead in early February...
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Post by jimmi on Mar 27, 2023 23:47:12 GMT 1
I went to Horsforth one day last week and the Pudsey bound journey failed to materialise but the short trip half an hour later did appear.
Emailed Metro, claimed my complaint would be passed onto A&A, yet to hear anything (probably never will).
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Post by platform5 on Mar 28, 2023 22:42:36 GMT 1
White decker going up the A1M near Bramham this afternoon at 1330 showing “ 30 Pudsey “ on destination. Another bus in the layby on the ring rd around 10am was still there 1130 with rain around it but dry under suggesting it hadn’t moved ! Destination read…well there wasn’t one ( or a ticket machine ) 🫣
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Post by joseph on Apr 1, 2023 8:24:05 GMT 1
Following todays announcement that all buses have to have compulsory audio and visual stop announcements/displays, A&A are getting round this rule by having all stops written on a piece of card, with the driver getting out at each stop and announcing it to the bus before crossing it off with a marker pen, doing this both upstairs and downstairs.
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Post by steve440 on Apr 1, 2023 9:08:56 GMT 1
Following todays announcement that all buses have to have compulsory audio and visual stop announcements/displays, A&A are getting round this rule by having all stops written on a piece of card, with the driver getting out at each stop and announcing it to the bus before crossing it off with a marker pen, doing this both upstairs and downstairs. Ha Ha April Fool!!!
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Post by roilshead on Apr 5, 2023 16:15:14 GMT 1
Passing Horsforth roundabout at 11:50 this morning I noticed an exFirst - still in First livery, but otherwise anonymous - Wright Gemini of some description approaching from Horsforth Vale displaying service 30, so that would have been the 10:28 from Pudsey. No ticket machine fitted.
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Post by o539 on Apr 6, 2023 11:57:38 GMT 1
Passing Horsforth roundabout at 11:50 this morning I noticed an exFirst - still in First livery, but otherwise anonymous - Wright Gemini of some description approaching from Horsforth Vale displaying service 30, so that would have been the 10:28 from Pudsey. No ticket machine fitted. They have quite a few Ex First buses, some from Leeds and a few from Glasgow, all different models. Out of these theres two Gemini's from Leeds (YJ04 FYT/U) and one from Glasgow (SF54 TMV) as far as I'm aware.
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Post by roilshead on Apr 7, 2023 22:06:33 GMT 1
Following todays announcement that all buses have to have compulsory audio and visual stop announcements/displays, A&A are getting round this rule by having all stops written on a piece of card, with the driver getting out at each stop and announcing it to the bus before crossing it off with a marker pen, doing this both upstairs and downstairs. So obviously an April fool sleg - there's no way A&A would provide a working marker pen.
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Post by Burnside on Apr 8, 2023 13:21:54 GMT 1
Following todays announcement that all buses have to have compulsory audio and visual stop announcements/displays, A&A are getting round this rule by having all stops written on a piece of card, with the driver getting out at each stop and announcing it to the bus before crossing it off with a marker pen, doing this both upstairs and downstairs. So obviously an April fool sleg - there's no way A&A would provide a working marker pen. Or card...
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Post by Username on Apr 8, 2023 14:16:00 GMT 1
Honestly hope contract is given to someone else.
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Post by Mr D Roebuck-Johnson on Apr 17, 2023 15:48:05 GMT 1
Unbelievably both short and long ( Pudsey ) trips ran today for a few hours.
Until one parked up down a side road off the ring rd for a “rest” at least !
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Post by kendall17 on Apr 17, 2023 22:49:01 GMT 1
Unbelievably both short and long ( Pudsey ) trips ran today for a few hours. Until one parked up down a side road off the ring rd for a “rest” at least ! These that you see parked up, are they on the 30, or are they on school runs in the area?
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Post by WYBS on Apr 17, 2023 23:05:09 GMT 1
Unbelievably both short and long ( Pudsey ) trips ran today for a few hours. Until one parked up down a side road off the ring rd for a “rest” at least ! These that you see parked up, are they on the 30, or are they on school runs in the area? On the 30. Pretty much always one parked up on the ring road with No. 30 on the desti. One of them could frequently be found parked at the bus stop near KFC, before the roadworks commenced.
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Post by Mr D Roebuck-Johnson on Apr 18, 2023 7:05:08 GMT 1
Was on the 30 until around 10am then parked up never moved again until after lunch.
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