tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post430729611782308391..comments2023-09-22T10:39:48.785+01:00Comments on Southampton Bus Update: So long to Sundays in SwindonSotonBushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300971557135804834noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-52781343285867891422017-04-28T07:01:21.983+01:002017-04-28T07:01:21.983+01:00To anon 22 April @2327 just stating facts not fict...To anon 22 April @2327 just stating facts not fiction. ......if you can't stand the heat .....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-62714959338468008472017-04-26T20:10:09.383+01:002017-04-26T20:10:09.383+01:00To quote from Xelabus twitter: "Our popular X...To quote from Xelabus twitter: "Our popular X11 bus service will be returning from 8th May. With new buses and regular drivers operating between Lordshill & City Centre."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14945069983012595308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-67763392144463626242017-04-25T23:33:53.380+01:002017-04-25T23:33:53.380+01:00A few changes on GSC this summer (http://www.moreb...A few changes on GSC this summer (http://www.morebus.co.uk/article.shtml?articleid=6813) most notably a new route 70 linking Bournemouth to Poole via Alum Chine and Canford Cliffs, the discontinuation of the 128, extending the m2 to Southbourne Cross Roads and rerouting Ringo 2 (to compete with Southbourne Buses)and the 10(to partially cover for the 128.Mainline421https://www.twitter.com/Mainline421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-1354938223557553742017-04-23T23:13:16.148+01:002017-04-23T23:13:16.148+01:00Very true about customers as well.I was travelling...Very true about customers as well.I was travelling on a BS18 from town towards Shirley today.A woman was shouting and swearing and was rude to other passengers ,all due to the fact the bus wasn`t going to Thornhill ,due to the marathon!The bus set off for Millbrook ,when she set about a foul mouth tirade.I felt sorry for the kids she had with her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-59860456708396609422017-04-23T00:31:14.694+01:002017-04-23T00:31:14.694+01:00And blog commentators And blog commentators Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-53928719998945997702017-04-22T23:27:59.808+01:002017-04-22T23:27:59.808+01:00Anon 22 april at 0938.... Please think before post...Anon 22 april at 0938.... Please think before posting. Some services lose money, particularly late at night. The overall service makes money, but some individual trips dont. Are you telling me that firsts disastrous attempt on the waterside ever made a brass farthing? If it did, why was it withdrawn? First may just make a profit in Southampton, but some of their individual routes make a loss. Please stop making derisory remarks if you have not comprehended the context of what was being said properly. Boards like this rely on civility between posters, regardless of which operator we may prefer. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-50822309848900580772017-04-22T20:20:42.094+01:002017-04-22T20:20:42.094+01:00"I think it's fair to say there are some ..."I think it's fair to say there are some surly and arrogant pigs in both firms, and they spoil the reputation of the majority, i.e. those who do care."<br /><br />You forgot to mention this of the customers as well then!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-10518487143300328322017-04-22T09:38:05.291+01:002017-04-22T09:38:05.291+01:00Comment that states "no, buses don't have...Comment that states "no, buses don't have to be viable to operate" - I'm afraid you are not in the real world ! Have a quick look at the 1985 transport actAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-79137685862198368182017-04-22T09:31:17.802+01:002017-04-22T09:31:17.802+01:00Smart cards are yesterday's news. Mobile and b...Smart cards are yesterday's news. Mobile and bank card are the way forward as customer kere already have these pieces of equipment already usually Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-71691523356872394322017-04-22T00:23:38.951+01:002017-04-22T00:23:38.951+01:00There is a very good reason for the e200 mmcs not ...There is a very good reason for the e200 mmcs not being equipped with the next stop system. The first is that the manufacturer cannot do it, the second you will have to wait to see when the upgrade is ready. It does seem fair comment however that the reliability of the old system is very poor, hence the need for the upgraded version.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-87149398986739807742017-04-21T21:27:31.286+01:002017-04-21T21:27:31.286+01:00Who launched the "Key"top up card along ...Who launched the "Key"top up card along time before first caught up?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-34100879915048461482017-04-21T20:20:59.055+01:002017-04-21T20:20:59.055+01:00The installation of next stop announcements on Blu...The installation of next stop announcements on Bluestar/Unilink buses seems to be quite disorganised. You buy new E200 MMCs, don't kit them out with a next stop system as part of the delivered thing while it's a gamble on all the other models for the actual system to work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14945069983012595308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-82933452960390948772017-04-21T11:51:06.096+01:002017-04-21T11:51:06.096+01:00No, buses do not have to be viable to operate. Man...No, buses do not have to be viable to operate. Many services, particularly the evening ones, lose money but operate to provide a complete service. It's always the innovators that win, if they have done their math properly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-76090740930036112902017-04-21T08:54:44.615+01:002017-04-21T08:54:44.615+01:00Regarding the differences of opinion on here about...Regarding the differences of opinion on here about the merits or otherwise of Blue Star and First, I was on a First 3 yesterday, going towards Shirley. At the stop in Above Bar, several people were complaining to the driver that the First 2 had come along while we were loading, didn't even open the doors despite folk indicating they wanted to board, and then drove off. The driver of the 3 immediately radioed "Control" to forward these comments. Whether anything further was/will be done is another matter, but I think it's fair to say there are some surly and arrogant pigs in both firms, and they spoil the reputation of the majority, i.e. those who do care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-69954746301735656442017-04-20T23:19:36.735+01:002017-04-20T23:19:36.735+01:00Not much help having next stop announcements if yo...Not much help having next stop announcements if you haven't got a bus service !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-71186802678298750372017-04-19T07:49:13.303+01:002017-04-19T07:49:13.303+01:00I guess you are not aware that buses have to be vi...I guess you are not aware that buses have to be viable to operate. If you look carefully you maybe able to see a trend between level of service, demand and car ownership. At least next stop signs and announcement have been on first buses a lot longer - Better than that other useless bunch!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-10965324374428731942017-04-19T01:13:44.337+01:002017-04-19T01:13:44.337+01:00That's a very good point. I heard several peop...That's a very good point. I heard several people who had never travelled with blue Star saying what a lovely service it was. The Saturday service on good Friday in particular seems to have won a lot of new friends, from the other useless bunch!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-31578765145541345292017-04-18T23:38:30.612+01:002017-04-18T23:38:30.612+01:00Not to mention First leaving residents relying on ...Not to mention First leaving residents relying on buses in Harefield and Merry oak stranded on Good Friday,Easter Sunday and Monday,while they concentrate on their Cityred services!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-12242156915042164532017-04-16T22:28:43.782+01:002017-04-16T22:28:43.782+01:00At least Bluestar didn`t leave the Butts Road area...At least Bluestar didn`t leave the Butts Road area of Sholing cut off for three days over the Easter weekend,unlike the other useless bunch!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-88636310491990233292017-04-16T14:17:40.615+01:002017-04-16T14:17:40.615+01:00At least first run every 7/8 mins to Lords hill un...At least first run every 7/8 mins to Lords hill unlike the other useless bunch lol Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-51667682724472853342017-04-15T17:31:59.851+01:002017-04-15T17:31:59.851+01:00It has been cancelled, from what I can see...It has been cancelled, from what I can see...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-29691644678950177242017-04-14T23:47:50.828+01:002017-04-14T23:47:50.828+01:00At least Bluestar ran a Saturday service on Good F...At least Bluestar ran a Saturday service on Good Friday,unlike the other useless bunch!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-47695248836622057762017-04-14T22:48:35.548+01:002017-04-14T22:48:35.548+01:00WHEELERS TRAVEL LTD, 5 FLEMING AVENUE, NORTH BADDE...WHEELERS TRAVEL LTD, 5 FLEMING AVENUE, NORTH BADDESLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO52 9EJ<br />Operating between Southampton, Pound Tree Road and Lordshill, Buchanan Road given service number W2 effective from 04 June 2017.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08600830642031110459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-40290009892338991252017-04-14T09:20:58.609+01:002017-04-14T09:20:58.609+01:00I don't think it is that simple. GSC would not...I don't think it is that simple. GSC would not be encouraging key cards if this were true - on board revenue has dropped drastically since the introduction of the key card as most top ups are now on line but were previously done in cash on bus. There used to be a joint revenue pot which was spent by agreement between the parties on extra journeys, interchange facilities and on board info etc. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-27121177761430815052017-04-13T15:01:56.074+01:002017-04-13T15:01:56.074+01:00https://southbournebuses.co.uk/timetables
No actu...https://southbournebuses.co.uk/timetables<br /><br />No actual timetable yet - but the route is thererobbobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15265231484669029004noreply@blogger.com