tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post2461120191407601850..comments2023-09-22T10:39:48.785+01:00Comments on Southampton Bus Update: Austerity bites harder from SundaySotonBushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300971557135804834noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-89998188166841496532019-03-08T05:54:56.773+00:002019-03-08T05:54:56.773+00:00Learn something new everyday...
I did not realise...Learn something new everyday...<br /><br />I did not realise the 35/36/39 had transferred from Red to Blue. Darrennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-3452415635882314272019-03-02T14:24:38.364+00:002019-03-02T14:24:38.364+00:00Yes I'm sure Mike has got to know the passenge...Yes I'm sure Mike has got to know the passengers very well on the routesReecenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-11004370096390109122019-03-02T01:06:51.698+00:002019-03-02T01:06:51.698+00:00So will the customers that use itSo will the customers that use itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-36114977149089468162019-03-02T00:02:01.805+00:002019-03-02T00:02:01.805+00:00Mike Rogers will be dissapointed Mike Rogers will be dissapointed Reecenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-15519203592200841952019-03-01T15:07:27.200+00:002019-03-01T15:07:27.200+00:00I would think a reduction in operating daysI would think a reduction in operating daysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-61540178810365655352019-03-01T14:10:40.278+00:002019-03-01T14:10:40.278+00:00What changes are being made to the 35 and 39What changes are being made to the 35 and 39Reecenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-36135626876568405152019-02-25T21:46:04.700+00:002019-02-25T21:46:04.700+00:00What about drivers jobs?What about drivers jobs?Reecenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-69784959500178428882019-02-25T20:39:07.790+00:002019-02-25T20:39:07.790+00:00It would help the environment though and Southampt...It would help the environment though and Southampton has very high pollution.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-39672249463723035242019-02-25T14:13:39.981+00:002019-02-25T14:13:39.981+00:00More details emerged regarding the changes on Sund...More details emerged regarding the changes on Sunday 7th April:<br />- Bluestar joins the Super Sunday with changes on services 2, 3, 17, QC, 35 and 39.Claudio G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17278189931735942950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-50920731882163839752019-02-25T09:30:15.831+00:002019-02-25T09:30:15.831+00:00Why on earth would anyone want just 1 Operator in ...Why on earth would anyone want just 1 Operator in Southampton it would push the fare rises very rapidlyReecenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-9667052068903122822019-02-24T13:25:50.758+00:002019-02-24T13:25:50.758+00:00I understand the chap doing the stops was seen cle...I understand the chap doing the stops was seen cleaning flags too. Timetable glazing replaced and all stops with now corporate style. With their new timetable booklet too - they really have upped their marketing and well done to them as an independant doing so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-2197510520370238632019-02-24T11:53:23.458+00:002019-02-24T11:53:23.458+00:00Yes-Whoever at Xelabus was responsible for this sh...Yes-Whoever at Xelabus was responsible for this should be congratulated.They have adjusted Bluestar and First publicity to achieve this.First and Bluestar have a habbit of not leaving space for any other operator as they think only they should be shown.Full marks to Xelabus in the way they have done it without compremising any other operatorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-54443199502713240302019-02-24T10:29:49.733+00:002019-02-24T10:29:49.733+00:00Seen Xelabus have displayed colourful and easy to ...Seen Xelabus have displayed colourful and easy to read timetable displays on all stops they serve especially on the corridor from City Centre to Bitterne for the X10.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-31022391538560707922019-02-24T10:27:44.167+00:002019-02-24T10:27:44.167+00:00Not from Ive seen. They run very close together wi...Not from Ive seen. They run very close together with very minimal numbers. The frequency allows them to practically bunch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-82075740127814907182019-02-23T23:30:51.918+00:002019-02-23T23:30:51.918+00:00Clueless is a word that springs to mind hence the ...Clueless is a word that springs to mind hence the rise and rise of Bluestar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-12340475140443374922019-02-23T23:24:01.285+00:002019-02-23T23:24:01.285+00:00The 18 double deckers are always packed lately!The 18 double deckers are always packed lately!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-43448908062003936692019-02-23T23:20:12.437+00:002019-02-23T23:20:12.437+00:00Would make sense just to have one main operator as...Would make sense just to have one main operator as it`d save on congestion and pollution in the city by cancelling routes that double-up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-69568140939929270752019-02-23T23:10:57.534+00:002019-02-23T23:10:57.534+00:00The competition commission would never allow it. T...The competition commission would never allow it. They have a clear policy of taking it all over without having to pay a penny for it, bit by bit, which the watchdog can then do nothing about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-8521295642411675962019-02-23T20:39:58.000+00:002019-02-23T20:39:58.000+00:00Perhaps Michael is right and Bluestar are doing a ...Perhaps Michael is right and Bluestar are doing a deal with First to take over their Southampton operation with the deal being signed on Tuesday then they can scrap Cityred 2 and 11 and save pollution in the city.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-35540633403871613182019-02-23T16:23:50.064+00:002019-02-23T16:23:50.064+00:00Everything is complete guesswork. The only thing t...Everything is complete guesswork. The only thing that the staff know, is about the 3.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-32777607993553953722019-02-23T13:13:07.582+00:002019-02-23T13:13:07.582+00:00I think it is an Nightrider ticket for £2 with unl...I think it is an Nightrider ticket for £2 with unlimited travelling in Southampton after 7pm Claudio G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17278189931735942950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-56220040531711780832019-02-23T12:01:09.953+00:002019-02-23T12:01:09.953+00:00First is just one big mistake full stop,well anywa...First is just one big mistake full stop,well anyway in Southampton at leastAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-3725306299077534752019-02-23T10:58:19.475+00:002019-02-23T10:58:19.475+00:00Got told by a driver on the 18 this morning that w...Got told by a driver on the 18 this morning that when he done the 18 on Monday Morning at 5am from Eastpoint to Bitterne he picked up 36 passengers<br /><br />First seem to have made a big mistake in withdrawing the 2 from City Centre to ThornhillReecenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-13654529024793237652019-02-23T08:25:10.397+00:002019-02-23T08:25:10.397+00:00If it is the extension of the 3; then it seems lik...If it is the extension of the 3; then it seems like a strange time to do it. <br /><br />Also, when has there been such fanfare for some as simple as a route extension?<br /><br />I would be more suggestive of some new after 7pm ticket.Darrennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-45591193558435080852019-02-22T23:06:50.134+00:002019-02-22T23:06:50.134+00:00It`s something exclusive to Bluestar as Morebus an...It`s something exclusive to Bluestar as Morebus and Salisbury Reds haven`t made a similar announcement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com