tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post2121766692146692838..comments2023-09-22T10:39:48.785+01:00Comments on Southampton Bus Update: Bournemouth, Poole & Salisbury changes from 3rd SeptemberSotonBushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300971557135804834noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-68210358656617359172017-09-08T18:53:51.443+01:002017-09-08T18:53:51.443+01:00The changes to First Wessex services are fairly dr...The changes to First Wessex services are fairly drastic, reducing the frequency of the X51 and X53 (sections Weymouth/Dorchester to Bridport from hourly to two hourly). The X52 to Exeter is also reduced to just two journeys. <br /><br />The 40 from Bridport to Yeovil is also under threat as another operator deregistered it due to loss of school contracts in the area. Not clear if or what Dorset CC may financially support.<br /><br />Most 'village services' in Dorset were withdrawn in July due to £1.8m cut in funding and policy change by Dorset County Council. They expect community transport to fill the rural gaps.<br /><br />Clive Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02059026405966912480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-43782223168330311152017-09-02T19:28:39.255+01:002017-09-02T19:28:39.255+01:00When Yellows used a local road further north they ...When Yellows used a local road further north they often found that the route was blocked by parked vehicles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-42379519240208816042017-09-02T09:57:17.987+01:002017-09-02T09:57:17.987+01:00Yes, my understanding is that the Christmas Day se...Yes, my understanding is that the Christmas Day service on IoW is run by drivers who put themselves forward to workAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-60092085166007464782017-09-01T08:56:49.565+01:002017-09-01T08:56:49.565+01:00... regarding YB B2/B4 and West Moors: what is not...... regarding YB B2/B4 and West Moors: what is not immediately apparent, if you don't live here, is that by truncating the service at the War Memorial, a large section of the community is not served. There is one large residential estate (Farm Road), several large retirement complexes and other residential 'clusters' to the north of the Memorial - and as these ladies and gents are not necessarily that mobile, they're not going to walk back and forth just to get the YB. Morebus (X6) will be the beneficiary. I do wonder if the planners in YB cottoned-on to that?Martinhttp://www.westmoors-pc.gov.uk/West-Moors-PC/community_life-2624.aspx#Busnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-3543280657340546682017-09-01T07:38:15.868+01:002017-09-01T07:38:15.868+01:00First X54, you say minor changes. In fact Sunday ...First X54, you say minor changes. In fact Sunday services on this route ceased last Sunday until next Summer and from the end of September, the Saturday journeys are also lost.<br /><br />In yesterday's Dorset Echo Weymouth area many residents were unhappy with this autumns seasonal changes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-22817417911409768622017-08-31T21:41:57.094+01:002017-08-31T21:41:57.094+01:00Thanks for reminding us. Most of More's change...Thanks for reminding us. Most of More's changes happen on 17th September though, not this weekend. We'll have more on those nearer the time.SotonBushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14300971557135804834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-25400908716406851852017-08-31T19:54:06.327+01:002017-08-31T19:54:06.327+01:00I have to say, I am quite disappointed with what Y...I have to say, I am quite disappointed with what Yellow Buses have done to their network in the past 12 months. We now have:<br /><br />No bus service to Hurn village.<br />Longer journeys to West Moors from Bournemouth.<br />Longer journeys to Bournemouth Airport from the town centre.<br />No direct buses between Poole and Christchurch.<br />Only one bus per hour between Bearwood and Kinson.<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-55221353255094081722017-08-31T11:49:35.468+01:002017-08-31T11:49:35.468+01:00Maybe they offered? Many companies offer pay incen...Maybe they offered? Many companies offer pay incentives. <br /><br />I ain't going to sniff at £65 an hour at my company for a 12 hour shift; we do not hold Christmas in high regard other than a commercial event now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-80000485113119581502017-08-31T10:42:28.697+01:002017-08-31T10:42:28.697+01:00More Bus will be introducing route U5 as part of t...More Bus will be introducing route U5 as part of their Unilink network. It will run between Talbot Campus and Home Park halls in Lansdowne. There is also an earlier first bus to Lymington on the X1 and further afield, the 10 has a revised route in Lytchett Matravers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-63288158474289148902017-08-31T10:09:39.914+01:002017-08-31T10:09:39.914+01:00There are later buses extended to Bournemouth on t...There are later buses extended to Bournemouth on the X6. Journey times have been extended and as a consequence afternoon journeys run about 15-20 minutes later than in the morning.<br /><br />Other changes are a reduced 38 (Ringwood- Ferndown) and later buses on the Ringwood circular.cold headhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15773703954322550157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-3334172180781572092017-08-31T00:51:48.361+01:002017-08-31T00:51:48.361+01:00Feel sorry for the poor drivers working on Christm...Feel sorry for the poor drivers working on Christmas Day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-19685510923083465442017-08-30T22:51:42.462+01:002017-08-30T22:51:42.462+01:00Southern Vectis are the first to announce their Ch...Southern Vectis are the first to announce their Christmas services,which includes the now usual skeleton service on selected services on Christmas day.Apart from Christmas day,they are running a Sunday service on Boxing and New Year`s day and a normal service on other days,though nightbuses will run on New year's Eve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com