tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post4523642844272673390..comments2023-09-22T10:39:48.785+01:00Comments on Southampton Bus Update: April fool!SotonBushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300971557135804834noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-91415425503168094942016-04-09T23:20:21.556+01:002016-04-09T23:20:21.556+01:00I wouldn't have thought the 12 will be withdra...I wouldn't have thought the 12 will be withdrawn as Millbrook only has 1 direct route to the hospital and the 1 probally will be around for a while. <br /><br />I couldn't see xelabus taking over routes 6 and 8 as first run them commerically.Reecenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-74153889488983951812016-04-09T22:54:51.861+01:002016-04-09T22:54:51.861+01:00why would First be afraid of the 17?The 17 is gene...why would First be afraid of the 17?The 17 is generally poor performing,just like First`s 10,from a public view anyway.This is because people don`t like change.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-74038396201295611822016-04-09T22:43:45.845+01:002016-04-09T22:43:45.845+01:00That sounds like a load of nonsense to be honest. ...That sounds like a load of nonsense to be honest. All that has been registered is a route change to the 3. Not timetable, just route. And no changes have yet been registered for any other services.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-46396865609030634022016-04-09T20:29:10.964+01:002016-04-09T20:29:10.964+01:00I just don't know where people get all this no...I just don't know where people get all this non confirmed information from.Who spreads all this gossip.I could not possibaly imagine the First 6 and 8 going to Xelabus.If this was to be so there must be something drasticaly wrong with the management at Fiirst Empress RoadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-51200118956722721562016-04-09T19:27:26.845+01:002016-04-09T19:27:26.845+01:00Jack your definitely wrong, If the 3 was extended ...Jack your definitely wrong, If the 3 was extended to Adanac Park it would have to be a Timetable and Route change, The only options could be (in order of likeliness)<br />1. Diverted via Archery Hill during peak rush hour instead of Portsmouth Road, The current reliability is s#*t due to the Portsmouth Road traffic chaos.<br />2. Rerouted via Aldermoor instead of Lordshill Way<br />3. Some minor route change in Southampton (possibly to take it out of the very overcrowded Vincents Walk)<br /><br />As for your claims that the 6 and 8 are being taken over by Xelabus Ltd I can confirm that is complete bullo*cks! Xelabus are barley able to stay in business with their current routes! Added to the fact that the 6 and the 8 (along with the X4/X5) are the ONLY routes we have in Southampton which are producing a good operating index. I think all the keyboard warriors on here need to stop speculating on how First are doing as a business, We have demonstrated we are committed to remaining in Southampton (mostly due to the fact that Empress Road is the head office for a very sizable part of First)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-16020018498422275802016-04-09T14:24:36.977+01:002016-04-09T14:24:36.977+01:00The change is supposedly to extend the route to Ad...The change is supposedly to extend the route to Adnac Park, taking on the 17 a bit more down that way. It's thought the 1 will be scrapped, and possibly the 12 too. Heard reports that the 8 and 6 could be taken ice by Xelabus also.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08600830642031110459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-36449309251708299082016-04-07T01:55:18.904+01:002016-04-07T01:55:18.904+01:00No change to the 12 thoughNo change to the 12 thoughReecenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-77239156191349848422016-04-07T00:24:11.611+01:002016-04-07T00:24:11.611+01:00My guess is to swap the route of the 3 and 12 betw...My guess is to swap the route of the 3 and 12 between the general hospital and lords hill centreJackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08600830642031110459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-74708161151488268742016-04-06T07:23:45.536+01:002016-04-06T07:23:45.536+01:00A question to whoever runs this site, Why don'...A question to whoever runs this site, Why don't you request copies of regs from DVSA? If memory serves they cost around £5 and are very easy to request, Anyone and everyone has a legal right to ask.<br />This would mean we could see them before the bus companies tell passengers what's happeningAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-16300400319735079152016-04-06T00:09:46.362+01:002016-04-06T00:09:46.362+01:00I thought the 10 is in competition with the 18I thought the 10 is in competition with the 18Reecenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-6542383671247970602016-04-05T23:49:17.744+01:002016-04-05T23:49:17.744+01:00One theory I have is the change could be to serve ...One theory I have is the change could be to serve QueenswayReecenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-37283912069741148222016-04-05T23:45:27.966+01:002016-04-05T23:45:27.966+01:00Well diverting to Burgoyne Road would mean changin...Well diverting to Burgoyne Road would mean changing a timing point, so would also be a timetable change not just a route change.<br /><br />I also very much doubt they will be running via Aldermoor Road.<br /><br />Most likely it is just a minor operational tweak somewhere, but we will have to wait and see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-64532276127258623702016-04-05T23:18:24.230+01:002016-04-05T23:18:24.230+01:00The 8 Change was to do with cricket though? Unless...The 8 Change was to do with cricket though? Unless you count the M1 being registered.Reecenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-47873231121300114062016-04-05T22:05:33.038+01:002016-04-05T22:05:33.038+01:00Knew First couldn`t go a month without changing so...Knew First couldn`t go a month without changing something!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-60728634394391899512016-04-05T21:56:13.072+01:002016-04-05T21:56:13.072+01:00One picture featuring a younger Phil Blair.One picture featuring a younger Phil Blair.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-84986860397921687982016-04-05T19:15:37.675+01:002016-04-05T19:15:37.675+01:00To divert via Aldermoor Road just to compete with ...To divert via Aldermoor Road just to compete with Bluestar17 and shaft Lordshill Way<br /><br />To divert via Warburton Road and Burgoyne Road to compete more with Bluestar18 and shaft the Fairfax Court area. <br /><br />My money is on one or both of the above happening. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-9529715290505034862016-04-05T18:22:14.973+01:002016-04-05T18:22:14.973+01:00PH0006159/319 - FIRST HAMPSHIRE & DORSET LTD, ...PH0006159/319 - FIRST HAMPSHIRE & DORSET LTD, BUS DEPOT, EMPRESS ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 0JW<br /><br />Variation Accepted: Operating between Lords Hill Centre and Thornhill given service number 3 effective from 29-May-2016. To amend Route.<br /><br />Reecenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-74132797470911054382016-04-05T17:28:34.518+01:002016-04-05T17:28:34.518+01:00There`s a feature on Southampton`s buses from the ...There`s a feature on Southampton`s buses from the past,on the heritage pages of today(Tues)Daily Echo!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-17629685844687187252016-04-05T11:24:19.679+01:002016-04-05T11:24:19.679+01:00Morning Reece
We are looking at up to 10 Double D...Morning Reece<br /><br />We are looking at up to 10 Double Deck buses fully DDA compliant to be introduced from the Autumn. <br /><br />Customer Services<br />Xelabus LimitedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-72425243977000223572016-04-05T00:16:49.039+01:002016-04-05T00:16:49.039+01:00What are the new buses you will be buying?What are the new buses you will be buying?Reecenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-32869906706488118402016-04-04T20:49:53.515+01:002016-04-04T20:49:53.515+01:00Lol working for first! So you'd be happy doing...Lol working for first! So you'd be happy doing 12hr days for about 8 hours pay if that! If I was you, I'd just look into something else other than buses! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-29118254169886611592016-04-04T20:03:39.511+01:002016-04-04T20:03:39.511+01:00I would assume He reads so much rubbish about His ...I would assume He reads so much rubbish about His company on this site which has no evidence to support it, He wisely keeps out of itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-86430424210305159912016-04-04T18:03:02.695+01:002016-04-04T18:03:02.695+01:00Proberley just wishful thinking from Southampton C...Proberley just wishful thinking from Southampton City CouncilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-85019300746272609292016-04-04T14:20:42.931+01:002016-04-04T14:20:42.931+01:00I note that today Gareth Blair has posted on Xelab...I note that today Gareth Blair has posted on Xelabus Enthusiast to the fact the business is not up for saleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-27416715954524026432016-04-04T09:06:44.289+01:002016-04-04T09:06:44.289+01:00Good Morning
Yet again I am compelled to put the ...Good Morning<br /><br />Yet again I am compelled to put the rumours right after reading with amusement all the comments about our company.<br /><br />Let me say here and now this business is NOT for sale. After building a company that is now very comfortable it would be completely against our years of hard work to let it go. Xelabus has an exciting future with further investment with new contracts and continuation of the current network with more investment in vehicles later this year.<br /><br />We continue to show commitment by in house engineering facilities and now have our own fuel tanks. The issue with environmental health was simply down to bus washing. This was stopped because of the agency approaching ALL companies on the estate. We have an agreement with a local haulier on the same estate to use their facilities and therefore each bus has a major clean once a week although we do also make use of mid week cleaning should the vehicles get particularly dirty from weather. Other companies on the estate have continued to carry out vehicle cleaning. We abide by the rules!<br /><br />Our communication with customers remains very strong with more publicity being produced with area guides, the full guide and specific town guides - Bishops Waltham was the first, others will follow. Bus stops are given new updated information and we have also purchased over 50 new timetable cases for stops particularly in rural areas. We have delivered to over 30 locations our publicity to make it easier for users to get a guide. We are the only company to provide a rack in Eastleigh Bus Station and regularly stock that with our guides.<br /><br />We are introducing specific bus stops on the recently won Hoppa routes with coloured numbering on all stops and yet more timetable cases!<br /><br />We have a commitment to our customers with good service and our staff receive full information on how the business is performing which I can report as healthy.<br /><br />So, please stop rumours. You've heard it from me on here that Xelabus with me (working each day in office) and Gareth as Operations Director to continue with a company we are very proud of.<br /><br />PHILIP BLAIR<br />Managing Director<br />Xelabus LimitedPhilip Blairnoreply@blogger.com