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    First Greater Glasgow

    That doesn't make sense. 1669136577 Isn't the 87 almost a carbon copy of the old 45? That would take about 45 minutes to travel into Glasgow and hardly anyone would give that the time of day.
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    First Greater Glasgow

    Excellent observation. Well said.
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    McGill's Scotland East (Midland Bluebird and Eastern Scottish)

    Sounds like not much has changed since Midland Scottish days.
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    First Greater Glasgow

    My recollection was they were mainly concentrated on the 18, 44 and X5 when they were new although some would also appear on the 20, 38, 45 and 75.
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    Any buses with decent ride quality?

    In terms of normal buses on the road today I find the ride quality of the E400MMC to be pretty decent whether it be an integral, Volvo or Scania chassis.
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    First Greater Glasgow

    Some of them were ok, others were godawful and their bodywork wasn't exactly watertight and the same applies with the single deck version on the B7rle. We all perceive things differently but for me the Volvo B7tl with the Wright Gemini bodywork was at best bang average and not a patch on the...
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    McGill's Scotland East (Midland Bluebird and Eastern Scottish)

    The new owners of Midland Bluebird and Eastern Scottish giving some insight into their ambitions. Source, Scottish Daily Record https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/new-falkirk-bus-owners-pull-28451132
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    Stagecoach Group (Group-wide matters)

    Disappointingly none of this order seems to be earmarked for any of the Scottish operations. Stagecoach were normally quite good for delivering some new buses to its Scottish areas every year if possible.
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    West Coast Motors & Borders Buses

    It's encouraging to see some operators making some small improvements. The industry needs to see more of this.
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    First Greater Glasgow

    Mechanically they're fine, but the Wright Gemini body not so much. The 6 Plaxton Presidents were better IMO. 1667855757 Don't worry, I didn't really mean that. I was being tongue in cheek :p
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    First Greater Glasgow

    You would've loved it back in the days when First Glasgow's predecessor's fleets were made up of high step Volvo Ailsas, AH Citybuses and Leyland Tigers. They had excellent acceleration and you didn't need to worry about interlocks, fuel efficiency technology, wheelchairs and prams. Ticket...
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    BBC Article "Britain's hidden transport crisis."

    You might find this interesting? @PaulMc7
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    First Greater Glasgow

    Pre-deregulation, I remember it mainly being Western and Central operating from Anderston. In later years Kelvin Scottish or it could've been Kelvin Central Buses by that time withdrew the 36, 40, 50, 70, 72, 75, 84 and possibly other services from Buchanan and extended them to Anderston until...
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    First Greater Glasgow

    Yes of course, you cannot deny that.
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    First Greater Glasgow

    That is true however we see the same questions on the app and driver shortage most days on this thread.
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    Scottish Citylink

    This is very welcome news
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    First Greater Glasgow

    Comparing London's bus operation with anywhere else in the UK is like comparing apples with oranges. How much money would it cost Glasgow City Council and the surrounding councils to upgrade their bus stop and street furniture infrastructure to accommodate such vehicles? And what about the...
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    First Greater Glasgow

    If you're concerned about the app you would be best sending your comments to First's customer service department because mentioning it on here will do absolutely hee-haw I'm afraid. Same with your posts every few days asking how many drivers First Glasgow are short of. Asking that question on...
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    First Greater Glasgow

    Just like every operator in the UK they need drivers. Until that is solved there is very little else they can do.
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    First Greater Glasgow

    The 38 suffix terminus is in Spiersbridge but I suppose the reason Rouken Glen is shown on screens as its more well known to the common Joe.

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