(24 Jan 2023, 10:15 am)morritt89 wrote 3942 pulls like a train, the only thing missing is working heaters.
One of the Prince Bishops Streetlites was receiving a new engine last week but didn't note which one it was.
The Versas are also hit and miss. 8331 is still in go slow mode weeks after being reported for the same issue.
I am unsure if there is still a shortage in spare parts or a delay in getting them but 7128 is still awaiting a new alternator at Volvo.
I personally see Deptfords standards as slipping again. When I first started nearly everything had an emissions related fault then these were repaired and buses were kept generally well serviced with faults fixed (dare I say it, quite quickly) and now we seem to be back to the broken buses again. The thing is, no matter how low a fare is, if a bus constantly breaks down and a passengers journey is disrupted then the wider issue is going to be that passengers will walk away. Yes a bus may be 'serviceable' but ultimately when it breaks I would imagine its going to be more costly and a detriment to passengers.
Had 8335 the other day no emissions light warm cab and fast bus completely agree with standards slipping i would rather take one of the x20 citaros parked up at the back of the depot than a streetlight anyday, just seems to be a make do bodge job repairs at deptford at the minute and thats if they bother to fix buses.
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