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  1. J

    McGill's Scotland East (Midland Bluebird and Eastern Scottish)

    That comment could of course apply to Lothian Country when they entered West Lothian Will get really interesting once a new network is launched and LC no longer have areas to themselves once again.
  2. J

    McGill's Scotland East (Midland Bluebird and Eastern Scottish)

    Sorry, didn't Lothian copy the Eastern Scottish /SMT Livery and also route numbers to try and imitate a former operator in the area? And let's not speak about directly copying the First route x25 with 280 and 26 with 281. All of course is fair in love and war, so they say. No use crying when...
  3. J

    First Scotland East (Midland Bluebird and West Lothian operations)

    Let us be clear the Lothian Country whole strategy was to copy a previous West Lothian strategy from bus colours to route numbers, so I see little mileage in getting too upset now that McGills have decided to reincarnate the original colours of set up they have bought and I would think they will...
  4. J

    First Scotland East (Midland Bluebird and West Lothian operations)

    Wonder how Edinburgh City Council will feel having 3 routes operated by McGills or maybe they wont care so long as they're being operated?
  5. J

    First Scotland East (Midland Bluebird and West Lothian operations)

    Let's be honest, First's reputation in West lothian was in tatters to the extent it was almost unsalvageable. If, and its a big if, McGills can improve reliability and punctuality and get fares correct they could succeed. They may also tread where First couldn't and put other routes in place...
  6. J

    First Scotland East (Midland Bluebird and West Lothian operations)

    All staff have been notified. I'm not sure when the official announcement will be made, although it was late afternoon today when the news broke. It will be very soon I'd imagine.
  7. J

    First Scotland East (Midland Bluebird and West Lothian operations)

    Without giving to much away All First Scotland East Employees have been notified of the transfer. 1662484738 No I havent .
  8. J

    First Scotland East (Midland Bluebird and West Lothian operations)

    Are you doubting this is happening? As I can assure you as of Monday 19th September the whole operation transfers to McGills. 1662484460 Reliability, punctuality, and passenger confidence, all of which were gone under First, especially in West Lothian.
  9. J

    First Scotland East (Midland Bluebird and West Lothian operations)

    Thats incorrect its All of FIRST SCOTLAND EAST TO include BBT
  10. J

    First Scotland East (Midland Bluebird and West Lothian operations)

    Not sure how this take over will effect depots especially LIvingston which is quite out of McGills current operating areas. Bright Bus Tours is another area you struggle to see carrying on Interesting times ahead for sure and you wonder how Edinburgh City Council will feel now regards 20, 63...
  11. J

    First Scotland East (Midland Bluebird and West Lothian operations)

    Oh without doubt that will have an effect on most operators network and Jeanette Bell has already begun planning for post subsidy life within first group and no doubt First Scotland East will see many changes going forward. 1661968992 The main issues now are late shifts and weekends ,not...
  12. J

    First Scotland East (Midland Bluebird and West Lothian operations)

    There are no plans to cut services, they will see it out and after September 12th and reduction on 20,63 and should go a long way to addressing staffing levels on West Lothian services
  13. J

    First Scotland East (Midland Bluebird and West Lothian operations)

    As I said last week, no other operator could facilitate the services with the current driver issues so this was the compromise. As stated this will have a knock on effect on West Lothian services with approx 12/15 drivers less required on City routes and with Bright Bus Tours (BBT) coming to...
  14. J

    First Scotland East (Midland Bluebird and West Lothian operations)

    There are no changes to the 68 timetable,it continues on present timetable . Yes it services locals to both Gyle and Corstorphine shops. 1661708538 The 20.63 and 68 will remain with First for the time being,expect a reduced frequency to be announced though. This will free up approx 15 drivers...
  15. J

    Lothian Group discussion (Lothian City, Lothian Country Bus and East Coast Buses)

    Current timetables to remain until at least 11th September. 1661252321 Routes will remain with First on a reduced frequency,still to be confirmed how reduced though. It would seem the current driver shortage means no other operators are interested in the routes.
  16. J

    First Scotland East (Midland Bluebird and West Lothian operations)

    Disgruntled Employees are never a great barometer to judge how depots are run, the anti social hours, the lack of work life balance and the poor fleet are more of concern ,the first 2 are an industry wide issue these days where there are many options in transport with far more suitable hours and...
  17. J

    First Scotland East (Midland Bluebird and West Lothian operations)

    It is not going anywhere; the cuts were made out of necessity but have been mostly covered by Bright Bus Tours monies. There are now more under 22s travelling on First services than prior to the concession card being introduced when First were in some places double the price of competition, so...
  18. J

    First Scotland East (Midland Bluebird and West Lothian operations)

    Approx 25
  19. J

    First Scotland East (Midland Bluebird and West Lothian operations)

    Ain't that the truth
  20. J

    Lothian Group discussion (Lothian City, Lothian Country Bus and East Coast Buses)

    That's the spirit :)

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