JMB Travel

[AlexanderPS]

So the No5 has been given a new registration? I spotted it axed yesterday but nothing else appeared:

• PM1087164/36 Cancelled​

  J M B TRAVEL LTD
  Route: Bellshill, Hattonrigg Road to Hamilton Bus Station via Mossend, New Stevenston
  Service number: 5
  Service type: Normal Stopping
  Effective date: 11 May 2026

Now as below:

• Registration number
  PM1087164/61​
• Licence Number
  PM1087164​

• Variation number​

• Status
  New​

• Service number.
  5​

• Service type
  Normal Stopping​

• Start point
  Bellshill, Clay Crescent​
• Finish point
  Motherwell, West Hamilton Street​
• Via
  Mossend, New Stevenston​

• Date received
  30 Mar 2026​
• Effective date
  11 May 2026​

 

[overthewater]

Thank you, I couldn't find that one.

 

[Busmaddy]

Thank you, I couldn't find that one.

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Well done JMB

 

[route101]

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Well done JMB

Will that Evoseti be used on school services or the X1?

 

[AilsaBus]

Will that Evoseti be used on school services or the X1?

I'd imagine it will be used on a variety of duties, I doubt a small company like JMB would spend that kind of money on a vehicle for a single use.

 

[Busmaddy]

I'd imagine it will be used on a variety of duties, I doubt a small company like JMB would spend that kind of money on a vehicle for a single use.

Probably it will but maybe there going to start a new route for it

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Probably it will but maybe there going to start a new route for it

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It does look stunning

 

[markymark2000]

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Well done JMB

Looks very nice. Great to see JMB investing in their fleet still and I hope that franchising doesn't wipe them out as they are putting in so much work into the network to grow patronage.

 

[Resuwen]

A vehicle of that size should be dual door, but I’ll let my hobby horse rest there

 

[Glasgowbusguy]

A vehicle of that size should be dual door, but I’ll let my hobby horse rest there

Why there is no dual door deckers in in the west of Scotland in regular service use with both doors in use.

Non of the bus stations can accommodate dual door usage and few bud stops can either

 

[Metal Mickey]

A vehicle of that size should be dual door, but I’ll let my hobby horse rest there

Because the bus stations and bus stop infrastructure is totally unsuitable for dual door operation.

 

[ScottDarg]

Will that Evoseti be used on school services or the X1?

JMB have confirmed it will be deployed on the X1 - image shows the Facebook post with the announcement.

 

[Busmaddy]

I see JMB starting a 229 in May

 

[CMBS]

WVG entered public service today.

 

[Jordan1296]

In addition to the changes for the X1 & 5, services 41/41A also has a timetable change from 10th May.

 

[route101]

WVG entered public service today.

I wonder if the B9TLs will still be on the X1.

 

[AndrewTaylor95]

I wonder if the B9TLs will still be on the X1.

No reason why they wouldn't be from time to time

 

[route101]

No reason why they wouldn't be from time to time

Are the B7TLs ever out on normal passenger duties?

 

[AndrewTaylor95]

Are the B7TLs ever out on normal passenger duties?

No they're for Schools, Technically the School services are normal passenger routes they're registered services

 

[DC21]

New timetables for X1, 5, & 41/41A are available on the website

Service Change from Sunday 10th May 2026 - JMB Travel

www.jmbtravel.co.uk

 

[Busmaddy]

A 10 minute service going on the 41.That will be interesting to see what First will do now

 

[DC21]

A 10 minute service going on the 41.That will be interesting to see what First will do now

I'd hazard a guess at curtailing the 243 at Carluke soon

 

[AndrewTaylor95]

Both First's and JMBs services frequencies are pure overkill, 243 makes it's money in North Motherwell mostly, picks up Concessions the rest of the route, Not totally unviable quite yet still picks up some loads, Night time journeys are busier

 

[DC21]

I see JMB are starting a 229 Hamilton to Eddlewood. Times are on traveline but no mention of it anywhere from JMB so far. Seems it's just morning and evening peak journeys which seems a bit pointless

 

[Jordan1296]

JMB have a MCV bodied Volvo BZL electric demonstrator, BV72KPF, which joined the fleet last week. It is tracking as MXZ1751.

 

[DC21]

Are JMB starting the 229? Not advertised anywhere so what's the script with it?

 

[Volvodart]

Are JMB starting the 229? Not advertised anywhere so what's the script with it?

They have posted the following on Facebook:-

From Monday 18th May 2026, we will be introducing new Monday to Friday peak time only Service 229. The route will provide new direct links from Eddlewood to Strathaven Road and Low Waters Road as well as serving the Town Centre.

 

[Ethan CowanJMB]

Are JMB starting the 229? Not advertised anywhere so what's the script with it?

There is information on Facbook now. Peak times with a sprinter.

 

[route101]

JMB appear to have a demo E400 MMC on the X1.

 

[AndrewTaylor95]

JMB appear to have a demo E400 MMC on the X1.

They've had it since last week, Been on the 41 as well YX26 JYB

 

[overthewater]

Looks like more changes are on the way

• PM1087164/49 Registered​

  J M B TRAVEL LTD
  Route: South Circular Road, Coatbridge to Larkhall (Hamilton Road) via Monklands, Airdrie, Calderbank, Holytown, New Stevenson, Motherwell
  Service number: 42 (42A)
  Service type: Normal Stopping
  Effective date: 16 Aug 2026

plus some new school services?

• PM1087164/65 Registered​

  J M B TRAVEL LTD
  Route: Hallside Boulevard (Drumsagard) to Kathkin High School via Village Road, Newton Station Road, Hamilton Road
  Service number: S21
  Service type: Hail & Ride, Normal Stopping
  Effective date: 13 Aug 2026

• PM1087164/64 Registered​

  J M B TRAVEL LTD
  Route: Lindseyfield, East Kilbride to St. Andrews & St. Brides High School
  Service number: S12
  Service type: Hail & Ride, Normal Stopping
  Effective date: 13 Aug 2026
  

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