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The tap-on-tap-off info EY have put on their website is useful and comprehensive, although it seems rather odd to have all that information but no 'go live' date.
As part of the timetable changes for the 81/X81 on 31st May, Bulmer no longer appears in any of the timetables I can find online despite both services still running through the village on the way to Castle Howard from Sheriff Hutton. Presumably this is an error in the data being uploaded
Now Bulmer is added to the timetables but *only* on Saturdays. Looks like buses are running through Terrington instead without stopping for some reason during the week when Bulmer isn't in the timetables.
Here we are with a revised date.
Public Inquiry (93581) to be held at Quarry House (Leeds), LS2 7UE, Quarry House, Leeds, on 20 August 2026 commencing at 10:00 (Previous Publication2736)) Previous hearing on 11 May 2026 was adjourned. PB0000328 SI EAST YORKSHIRE MOTOR SERVICES LIMITED Director(s): MARTIN RICHARD DEAN, STUART MATTHEW FILLINGHAM, ANDREW BENSTEAD, PAUL CLARK, MATTHEW THOMAS ASHTON 252 ANLABY ROAD, HULL, HU3 2RS S17 - Consideration of disciplinary action under Section 17 (The Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981) S28 - Consideration of disciplinary action under Section 28 (The Transport Act 1985)
Now Bulmer is added to the timetables but *only* on Saturdays. Looks like buses are running through Terrington instead without stopping for some reason during the week when Bulmer isn't in the timetables.
It's only a temporary diversion, while the road between Sheriff Hutton and Bulmer is closed for a few weeks. Bulmer is shown as stop in both directions on Saturday, and on journeys towards York during the week, which smells like a cock-up rather than a deliberate omission. No additional running time has been given for the longer route, leading to buses running late, but that isn't surprising when it's only a temporary diversion
It's a shame, because I would like to see a regular service via Terrington – it's a bigger village than Bulmer but only gets 2 buses a week to Malton (plus, for the first time this year, a couple of journeys to/from Helmsley on summer Saturdays and Sundays). It wouldn't take much longer to run a couple of 81 journeys each way via Terrington instead of Bulmer and would significantly improve access to/from the village.
It's only a temporary diversion, while the road between Sheriff Hutton and Bulmer is closed for a few weeks. Bulmer is shown as stop in both directions on Saturday, and on journeys towards York during the week, which smells like a cock-up rather than a deliberate omission. No additional running time has been given for the longer route, leading to buses running late, but that isn't surprising when it's only a temporary diversion
It's a shame, because I would like to see a regular service via Terrington – it's a bigger village than Bulmer but only gets 2 buses a week to Malton (plus, for the first time this year, a couple of journeys to/from Helmsley on summer Saturdays and Sundays). It wouldn't take much longer to run a couple of 81 journeys each way via Terrington instead of Bulmer and would significantly improve access to/from the village.
As usual, no mention of this division by EY on their website or app...
When Stephensons ran the 181, they also had a 180 that ran via Terrington from York. Although I believe that the 180 was more of a seasonal service? I'd quite like EY to route the X81 via Terrington instead of Bulmer, providing a direct link from York to Yorkshire Lavender which would attract more users to the route than Bulmer.
As usual, no mention of this division by EY on their website or app...
When Stephensons ran the 181, they also had a 180 that ran via Terrington from York. Although I believe that the 180 was more of a seasonal service? I'd quite like EY to route the X81 via Terrington instead of Bulmer, providing a direct link from York to Yorkshire Lavender which would attract more users to the route than Bulmer.
Yes, the 180 was a summer Sunday only route, and it only ran in 2016 and 2017, so was not a well established route by the time Stephensons closed down.
I find it strange how little provision there has been for Sunday buses to Castle Howard over the years, I would have thought it merited more than just 2 or 3 months in some years but not others – and without a consistent service, it's not going to get the kind of awareness and recognition that really boosts usage.
Yes, the 180 was a summer Sunday only route, and it only ran in 2016 and 2017, so was not a well established route by the time Stephensons closed down.
I find it strange how little provision there has been for Sunday buses to Castle Howard over the years, I would have thought it merited more than just 2 or 3 months in some years but not others – and without a consistent service, it's not going to get the kind of awareness and recognition that really boosts usage.
This year is the first time in quite a few years since Castle Howard has had a Sunday service with the X81. Transdev ran the Castleline direct via the A64 on Sundays during the School Holidays some years.
I believe York Pullman ran some school holiday only coach services from York to Castle Howard on Sundays but I think these had to be booked in advance as well.
Yes, Transdev ran a summer Sunday service (July and August only) via the A64 in 2019 and 2021 only – not in 2020 for obvious reasons! – but then gave up on it without giving it time to get properly established. It would be nice to think that this time it might last a bit longer, and having it run for 4 months and be complemented by Moorsbus services from Helmsley, there might be a better chance of it gaining some traction now.
Yes, Transdev ran a summer Sunday service (July and August only) via the A64 in 2019 and 2021 only – not in 2020 for obvious reasons! – but then gave up on it without giving it time to get properly established. It would be nice to think that this time it might last a bit longer, and having it run for 4 months and be complemented by Moorsbus services from Helmsley, there might be a better chance of it gaining some traction now.
Seeing as the X81 issues and accepts Moors Rover tickets, I'd like to see it added to the Moorsbus network map in the same way as the 28 and 31X to show the possible connectivity in Castle Howard and promote the service a bit more.
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The New E400 MMCs intended for the X46 are at Silverstone this weekend helping out with shuttle bus duties.
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20893 currently in the bodyshop prior to paintshop next week
20894 all complete from body and paint awaiting some additional parts
20895 is in the paintshop awaiting vinyls
20896 is in the paintshop in prime
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If drivers are to be believed they weren't very reliable on the way there or back, one driver said passengers wont know the difference as they will still break down on yorks.
If drivers are to be believed they weren't very reliable on the way there or back, one driver said passengers wont know the difference as they will still break down on yorks.
The flip side is why these vehicles are arriving. Your bus turning up when the current ones aren't reliable enough will also be noticeable and is more important.
The flip side is why these vehicles are arriving. Your bus turning up when the current ones aren't reliable enough will also be noticeable and is more important.
Well yes but if they aren't much more reliable then it really is a downgrade... Their interior will likely be an improvement over the Gemini 2s and EvoSetis though.
If drivers are to be believed they weren't very reliable on the way there or back, one driver said passengers wont know the difference as they will still break down on yorks.
An uncorroborated statement that refers to drivers having unspecified problems to/from Silverstone ... The vehicles haven't entered day to day service yet, but they're being written off by some as unreliable!
This is not directed at you but to other posters.. A more measured approach would be for everyone to sit and wait to see what happens.
An uncorroborated statement that refers to drivers having unspecified problems to/from Silverstone ... The vehicles haven't entered day to day service yet, but they're being written off by some as unreliable!
This is not directed at you but to other posters.. A more measured approach would be for everyone to sit and wait to see what happens.
I hope they enter service soon though. If they are reliable its a win for reliability albeit with a worse interior but I think passengers will appreciate the former over the latter. If they suffer the same issues as the current MMCs, well then we're back to square one but with buses that aren't EastRider spec.
I really hope that these issues experienced to/from Silverstone are just some teething problems and not long term. The X46 needs reliable buses desperately.
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