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The number of buses acquired with the FSE business was approximately 100 more than the actual number required to operate the current service levels, so many of this quoted 120 probably hadn’t been in use latterly. However, it was clear that First weren’t investing much in terms of maintenance...

The SPT timetable appears to show that both run. https://www.spt.co.uk/media/1tydlloz/service-212_212b_312-august-2022.pdf

Those were as a result of Falkirk Council cuts to supported services, so the onus for reinstatement would fall to them, rather than any of the local bus operators.

Houston Square is effectively used as an interchange, and on that side of the road there is a large area for several buses to take layover, as well as serve the stops. The stop on the other side was/is frequently adversely impacted by indiscriminate parking. With virtually all services stopping...

It failed after a couple of days last time, and Mercedes took it away for repair. It has apparently had a battery upgrade too, so presumably why they’re taking another look at it.

Perhaps they were planning to come by bus, and it didn’t turn up?

Bus operators are clearly not immune to the rising costs that every business is facing, whether that be fuel or electricity, so not sure why anyone would think that they were? Regarding double deckers (DDs), McGill’s don’t really have any current requirement for them within the West Scotland...

The fares are exactly as they were under First. No changes have been made yet.

The cost is now over £1 and obtaining a supply of new cards is becoming more difficult. The proportion of issues that customers have with smart cards compared with mobile ticketing, is significantly higher, so takes up a lot of admin time as well. It is therefore no surprise that operators are...

Unfortunately the bus operators have little or no control over the third party systems, so whilst they might like them to be easy to update, they are often at the hands of others, who have less desire.

“A world first” …as long as you forget about all the other locations that use the same idea! How long has it been getting used at Harrogate bus station? 4 years?

It is essentially old technology, which like many things has been overtaken by other technological solutions. New smart cards are also relatively expensive, and becoming more difficult (and costly) to source. I’d expect you’ll see similar actions by other operators in 2023.

I think it’s actually a lot better now, than it has been, but they are now publicising the cancellations so it’s more apparent what is actually missing.

If you hand back SPT contracts you are liable for the difference between your current tender price and the price of the replacement operator. Therefore, it becomes a high risk option, as you can end up paying some of the costs of the replacement. 1666649429 They didn’t hand them back. They...

It was great to see this pair out and about. Always nice to be able to enjoy a Metrobus!

The oldest buses currently in use on regular services in the west area are the remaining four 11 plate Volvo B7RLE’s at Johnstone depot.

As well as SIRI-VM feeds mentioned by @WibbleWobble there are also SIRI-SM (Stop Monitoring) feeds, which work differently. I came across this article from Passenger, which might be useful for those with an interest in this subject...

You do realise that the UK bus industry doesn’t work like that?

I think it will be quietly kicked in to the long grass!

It’s more a case of C+M deciding to withdraw their remaining two local bus routes (30 & 32), and McGill’s deciding to offer a reduced commercial replacement for the Braeside to Greenock 30 route. It will be interesting to see if SPT decide to tender a replacement for the 32, or if Overton &...