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    First Group: General Discussion

    You describe the "Spiral of Decline" perfectly. This is happening in a lot of First Companies.
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    Glasgow flexi-ticket to use across different bus companies

    Hi, I used my Glasgow Tripper Card today. I made 17 journeys in total with, First, McGills, Stagecoach and Glasgow Citybus. I bought 3 tickets, so I still have 2 stored on the card. There were no problems with the card working and no driver problems either. I had a very good day. Thomas
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    Glasgow flexi-ticket to use across different bus companies

    It arrived this morning. I somehow get the feeling that this may not be the success that the operators want. Why have a photocard for a day ticket ? Seems a bit strange. I will see what happens tomorrow when I use my ticket for the first time.
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    Glasgow flexi-ticket to use across different bus companies

    I applied for my smart card on 01/12/2017. I am still waiting for it, and this is 19/12/2017.
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    First Group: General Discussion

    Hi all, After First Glasgow going public about a slow down in the number of bus passengers throughout the city, they have announced their solution. Another price hike from 7th or 8th January 2018. I can't remember of hand all the details but I know that some fares are going up by 20p, and...
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    Class 314s on Inverclyde

    The 1055 and 1155 Glasgow Central to Gourock are 314's for definite. They also work some other Gourocks. Thomas
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    Glasgow flexi-ticket to use across different bus companies

    Glasgow Tripper is issued on a smartcard and you have to send a photograph with your application.
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    Glasgow flexi-ticket to use across different bus companies

    On McGills, I have been told this evening, that it will be valid on their zone 1. Thomas.
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    Glasgow flexi-ticket to use across different bus companies

    Is there any more news about this ticket please?
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    McGill's Buses - Renfrewshire & Inverclyde

    Last night while waiting at Wemyss Bay station for the Stagecoach 585 bus at 1733, the DRT service to Upper Skelmorlie was being worked by new Strata LM67FUV. No fleet number visible, but in full McGills livery.
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    First Midland Bluebird

    It certainly makes the livery look better.
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    PlusBus tickets and the lack of bus driver knowledge

    In Glasgow the main problem is McGills buses. There are still a couple of buses in the McGills fleet which have Arriva "We welcome Plusbus signs" on the cab doors, and they still tell you that it is not valid. However an inspector told me to tell the driver to phone his route controller and...
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    Special Offers Discussion

    Hi, With regard to the above tickets the ScotRail website now states that Railcard discounts do not apply. That is unfortunate, however still good value for money at £18 for 2 days. Thomas
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    Find unit numbers online?

    Hi, How about £10.00 a month ? Thomas
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    Special Offers Discussion

    Hi Railcard discounts not showing on BRfares.com. Would presume to be £12.00 for railcards and £4.50 for Staff Travel (if allowed) Good value. Thomas
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    Plusbus ticketing questions

    Hi, You can also purchase a Plusbus ticket before your rail journey e.g. Glasgow Plusbus + then Glasgow Central to Dumfries (rail) + Dumfries Plusbus That is also OK.
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    London to Needham Market on Sat 25/03/2017

    Hi, Is an any permitted off peak return ticket valid from Kings Cross to Needham Marlket via Cambridge, because I don't want to travel by rail replacement bus on the Liverpool St service. Thanks in advance Thomas
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    RMT dispute on Merseyrail

    Hi, May I ask a question please ? Hands up, everyone who is in favour of removing cabin crew and co-pilot from a plane ??? Thomas
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    First Midland Bluebird

    First are selling the Borders services and Galashiels to West Coast Motors.

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