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Other operators - Andreos1 - 16 Apr 2013

Just came across this interesting read about value for money with operators.

Relevant to all operators...

Www.thebuspeople.co.uk/?p=2236


RE: Other operators - Andreos1 - 25 Aug 2016

The Northern Irish and Scottish bus had a race...

Video footage of First using Millbrook Proving Ground
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37158521


RE: Other operators - Neil39 - 02 Nov 2016

This bus race was really interesting, thanks for the link (I totally forgot about this event). 

btw. those buses are already on available to the public?


RE: Other operators - Andreos1 - 24 Aug 2017

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-41038692

Bus firm ceases trading and notifies staff via text.


Other operators - Jimmi - 28 Nov 2017

Just been on Facebook and saw this poll from Preston Bus pop up in my feed.

Thoughts? I have actually heard the radios on these hybrids, thankfully it wasn't too loud (some of the comments under the poll want the radios turned up though), I could play music from my phone/iPod to drown it out but I feel that I shouldn't have to just because I'm being made to listen to music I chance to dislike, that's just my thoughts anyway.[Image: 094f7de71a06a238a1cc6896c42133af.jpg]

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RE: Other operators - BusLoverMum - 28 Nov 2017

(28 Nov 2017, 12:31 pm)Jimmi Just been on Facebook and saw this poll from Preston Bus pop up in my feed.

Thoughts? I have actually heard the radios on these hybrids, thankfully it wasn't too loud (some of the comments under the poll want the radios turned up though), I could play music from my phone/iPod to drown it out but I feel that I shouldn't have to just because I'm being made to listen to music I chance to dislike, that's just my thoughts anyway.[Image: 094f7de71a06a238a1cc6896c42133af.jpg]

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I quite like a radio on, even if the music isn't great, so long as it's not loud. I hate piped music in shops, though. It's deafening (and always dire) in the disabled loo in Sunderland debenhams. Bigun really struggles with it, but I'm not much better, particularly in a supermarket where it scrambles my brain and I can't even think about what I'm trying to buy.

Reminds me that I can put my own on, now littlun has gone to bed. I like a bit of Gid Coe, in the evenings. Littlun won't let me have the radio plugged in. One of his more annoying obsessions.


RE: Other operators - Andreos1 - 04 Dec 2017

https://twitter.com/GetGlesgaMoving/status/935835572102467585

Campaign for public ownership in Scotland, steps up a gear


RE: Other operators - Malarkey - 04 Dec 2017

(04 Dec 2017, 9:46 pm)Andreos1 https://twitter.com/GetGlesgaMoving/status/935835572102467585

Campaign for public ownership in Scotland, steps up a gear

Need the same down here with the way GNE are currently operating our local services.


RE: Other operators - citaro5284 - 05 Dec 2017

(04 Dec 2017, 10:02 pm)Malarkey Need the same down here with the way GNE are currently operating our local services.

Can you enlighten us please?


RE: Other operators - Malarkey - 05 Dec 2017

(05 Dec 2017, 8:36 pm)citaro5284 Can you enlighten us please?

Constant service changes which include reduction in frequency of service in order to improve reliability and withdraw older vehicles from fleet, constant fare rises which are not justifiable, need I say more?

#TimeToTakeThoseCorporateBlinkersOffCitaro5284


RE: Other operators - Andreos1 - 28 Mar 2018

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43562112?ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbcnews&ocid=socialflow_twitter&ns_mchannel=social

Megabus £1 ticket ruling made.


RE: Other operators - citaro5284 - 30 May 2019

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48456840

FirstGroup signalled it is considering breaking itself up by seeking a buyer for its Greyhound buses in the US.

The Aberdeen-based company, under fire from an activist investor, is also looking at spinning off its UK buses arm, First Bus.


RE: Other operators - Andreos1 - 25 Feb 2024

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-68381580

An example to operators everywhere. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-68337095
Increase frequencies or connect isolated communities?