First South West (Kernow & Buses of Somerset)

[richw]

This was the form I filled out last summer for my pass:

https://www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/downloads/BUS_PASS_FORM_Autumn_2019-20.doc

Truro & Penwith College has no control over changes to normal service routes, or loss of routes, this responsibility does not lie with us, but we will make every effort to assist if this happens.

it also implies the pass is for the 2** series and other services are a complimentary add on and non contractual

 

[MB162435]

Ah ok. Thanks for that. Doesn’t bother me so much as I no longer use the buses due to driving now, but just thinking about other residents and the school kids that live in Trevarth. Will there be a new route?

No worries, Trevarth will be served by GCB's 46 from the 29th

 

[richw]

Some more enquiries based on further recent posts

1. FK suggested a joint guide to changes from PCB and FK but PCB advised that CC we’re going to produce the guide to changes for all customers themselves...

2. There is nothing in place for integrated ticketing. Operators were ready to go with an all operator Cornwall wise ticket range in 2019 before tenders went out, but we’re instructed by Cornwall Council’s ‘Head of Transport’ not to do it because Cornwall Council wanted to be in charge of it and deliver it off the back of the new tenders...

Instead of criticising FK on the forum, if some of you really are as bothered as you appear to be, why don’t those posting instead email the transport cabinet member and leader of the Council and their local councillors.

 

[TechDan2002]

Has anyone seen 33421 - WA08 MVF or 33071 - LN51 GKA lately

Saw 33071 this afternoon on a 69B Penryn College to Stithians.

 

[Goldfish62]

Some more enquiries based on further recent posts

1. FK suggested a joint guide to changes from PCB and FK but PCB advised that CC we’re going to produce the guide to changes for all customers themselves...

2. There is nothing in place for integrated ticketing. Operators were ready to go with an all operator Cornwall wise ticket range in 2019 before tenders went out, but we’re instructed by Cornwall Council’s ‘Head of Transport’ not to do it because Cornwall Council wanted to be in charge of it and deliver it off the back of the new tenders...

Instead of criticising FK on the forum, if some of you really are as bothered as you appear to be, why don’t those posting instead email the transport cabinet member and leader of the Council and their local councillors.

Thanks for the update. More than clear where the blame lies!

 

[Lizard1324]

Saw 33071 this afternoon on a 69B Penryn College to Stithians.

At least it's not dead, but still showing 33421 as not been used in service since 18 feb l, guessing it has a technical issue

 

[Busaholic]

Some more enquiries based on further recent posts

1. FK suggested a joint guide to changes from PCB and FK but PCB advised that CC we’re going to produce the guide to changes for all customers themselves...

2. There is nothing in place for integrated ticketing. Operators were ready to go with an all operator Cornwall wise ticket range in 2019 before tenders went out, but we’re instructed by Cornwall Council’s ‘Head of Transport’ not to do it because Cornwall Council wanted to be in charge of it and deliver it off the back of the new tenders...

Instead of criticising FK on the forum, if some of you really are as bothered as you appear to be, why don’t those posting instead email the transport cabinet member and leader of the Council and their local councillors.

If all that is true (and I'm in no way implying it's not) then it's very concerning indeed.

On a personal level, though I'd love to get 'stuck in' with councillors, etc, on all this, my life at present revolves round various health matters, partly my own but mainly of my wife, and my natural interest in all this has to be tempered by reality e.g. this time two nights ago my wife was emerging from the operating theatre in Treliske. So, all power to your various elbows, but I'm obliged to take a back seat. Coming on here now is my welcome distraction from the bad news seemingly emanating from all quarters of the world.

 

[Goldfish62]

If all that is true (and I'm in no way implying it's not) then it's very concerning indeed.

On a personal level, though I'd love to get 'stuck in' with councillors, etc, on all this, my life at present revolves round various health matters, partly my own but mainly of my wife, and my natural interest in all this has to be tempered by reality e.g. this time two nights ago my wife was emerging from the operating theatre in Treliske. So, all power to your various elbows, but I'm obliged to take a back seat. Coming on here now is my welcome distraction from the bad news seemingly emanating from all quarters of the world.

Best wishes to you and your wife.

I think everything that's happening with the buses in Cornwall is a very welcome distraction for all of us right now!

 

[richw]

Confirmation of 9 open top routes for this year! We know of A1/2/3/4/5 so far.

 

[Busaholic]

Confirmation of 9 open top routes for this year! We know of A1/2/3/4/5 so far.

Might the A17 be one, or would that take too many of the available buses?

 

[Westnat]

If all that is true (and I'm in no way implying it's not) then it's very concerning indeed.

On a personal level, though I'd love to get 'stuck in' with councillors, etc, on all this, my life at present revolves round various health matters, partly my own but mainly of my wife, and my natural interest in all this has to be tempered by reality e.g. this time two nights ago my wife was emerging from the operating theatre in Treliske. So, all power to your various elbows, but I'm obliged to take a back seat. Coming on here now is my welcome distraction from the bad news seemingly emanating from all quarters of the world.

Sorry to hear about you and your wives health issues, and best wishes for the future.

 

[richw]

Might the A17 be one, or would that take too many of the available buses?

Time to start a spot the tree lopper competition!
The A17 uses quite a few buses.

it’s well worth reading through the comments on behind the scenes. A lot of info is getting mentioned by CbyK on there. Just seen another reply that the mouse solos are breeding for a 4 bus per hour from whitsun!

 

[Busaholic]

Time to start a spot the tree lopper competition!
The A17 uses quite a few buses.

it’s well worth reading through the comments on behind the scenes. A lot of info is getting mentioned by CbyK on there. Just seen another reply that the mouse solos are breeding for a 4 bus per hour from whitsun!

The thing with mice is they're either plentiful or they disappear, and that probably applies to mouse buses too

 

[Busaholic]

Sorry to hear about you and your wives health issues, and best wishes for the future.

Thank you, and to Goldfish, for your good wishes, which are really appreciated.

 

[Lizard1324]

Does that mean there will be 4 additional open top routes?

 

[MB162435]

Does that mean there will be 4 additional open top routes?

I've heard the Falmouth 400 service is returning as with the already mentioned A4 and A5 routes, so that is 3 more open top routes coming, 6 including the A1-A3, wonder where the remaining 3 will be?

 

[Goldfish62]

Time to start a spot the tree lopper competition!
The A17 uses quite a few buses.

it’s well worth reading through the comments on behind the scenes. A lot of info is getting mentioned by CbyK on there. Just seen another reply that the mouse solos are breeding for a 4 bus per hour from whitsun!

The A17 is 5 PVR.

I'm surprised about the M6! I can only assume he thinks it'll be worth it with the rerouting of the 5 and that the low fares scheme will generate more custom. It'll need some discipline from drivers to ensure that buses don't meet in the village!

 

[Goldfish62]

I spotted the tree lopper at Chiverton Cross yesterday afternoon. Two blokes were sat upstairs so it looks like it was out on pruning duties.

 

[Lizard1324]

I've heard the Falmouth 400 service is returning as with the already mentioned A4 and A5 routes, so that is 3 more open top routes coming, 6 including the A1-A3, wonder where the remaining 3 will be?

Probaly a new coastal route, think a route from penzance around marizion, praa sands, porthleven, pholdu, lizard would work really well as you can have a coastal tour of the southern coastal beachs for the tourists

 

[richw]

33458 on st Austell to Newquay rail replacement fast service and 44953 on all stations this morning

 

[Kieanh4]

I found this in the Plymouth City bus travel centre, which gives a summary of the new services. I can give you any details of a service if you want it

 

[Lizard1324]

Lizard - helston please

 

[Goldfish62]

I found this in the Plymouth City bus travel centre, which gives a summary of the new services. I can give you any details of a service if you want it

Thanks. Pity they can't stretch to putting it on their blank website.

 

[Kieanh4]

Lizard - helston please

34 and L1

 

[Andyh82]

I found this in the Plymouth City bus travel centre, which gives a summary of the new services. I can give you any details of a service if you want it

What county does that booklet cover, I can’t see any mention?

 

[Andyh82]

I've heard the Falmouth 400 service is returning as with the already mentioned A4 and A5 routes, so that is 3 more open top routes coming, 6 including the A1-A3, wonder where the remaining 3 will be?

Have they ever done an open top bus within Newquay?

 

[Goldfish62]

I found this in the Plymouth City bus travel centre, which gives a summary of the new services. I can give you any details of a service if you want it

M6 please?

 

[Kieanh4]

Also they have some faq about existing tickets

 

[Kieanh4]

M6 service

 

[TheGrandWazoo]

Have they ever done an open top bus within Newquay?

At one time, First, Summercourt and WG operated open top services. Here’s the First option https://flic.kr/p/7sE7AF