tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post7214395371412800732..comments2023-09-22T10:39:48.785+01:00Comments on Southampton Bus Update: More Woolston routes divert from MondaySotonBushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300971557135804834noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-32871722920315405052015-03-29T16:59:25.302+01:002015-03-29T16:59:25.302+01:00Until now, I have been in the habit of using the F...Until now, I have been in the habit of using the First 6, Hamble to Southampton, which passes through Netley at 0912 "ish". It is often quicker to drive to Hedge End, attend to matters there and drive home again than to wait for the bus. IE, I'm often home before the 6 gets me into Southampton. Little incentive to have the pass, I think!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-50154651537866059532015-03-26T09:14:28.045+00:002015-03-26T09:14:28.045+00:00I think you're missing my point?
If pass hold...I think you're missing my point?<br /><br />If pass holders wish to travel, they still can do, but they will have to pay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-32116032271127543482015-03-25T10:19:28.555+00:002015-03-25T10:19:28.555+00:0010:31 does seem quite late. Does anyone know of bo...10:31 does seem quite late. Does anyone know of borderline cases and what the effect on their users is. And I doubt the council's ability to look at the return journey times to see if a post 10:30 departure would leave adequate time to do what on may need at destination.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-49799890597290413482015-03-25T08:16:38.643+00:002015-03-25T08:16:38.643+00:00Trouble is, whatever you do, there will always be ...Trouble is, whatever you do, there will always be someone on the route who is affected by either a 0900 or 0930 cut off.<br /><br />Of course, if pass holders wanted to travel earlier they could always pay???? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-66847061334309382222015-03-24T20:31:00.986+00:002015-03-24T20:31:00.986+00:00Now that the X12 situation has been clarified as t...Now that the X12 situation has been clarified as to revised departure times to complement the revised X11 departures from the City Centre in the Upper Shirley direction could you advise Traveline to remove the 1430 journey from the Saturday timetable shown on there site-RegardsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-1594136316002354412015-03-24T10:32:18.509+00:002015-03-24T10:32:18.509+00:00Good Morning - Just to advise that from 20th April...Good Morning - Just to advise that from 20th April the X12 timetable is being revised with all City departures becoming 30 mins past the hour not 45. Therefore the 1430 will run M-F but not on a Saturday.<br /><br />Customer Services<br />Xelabus LimitedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-70649596755665757092015-03-24T00:01:09.340+00:002015-03-24T00:01:09.340+00:00Yes, the list of 'easements' (to borrow a ...Yes, the list of 'easements' (to borrow a term) can be found here<br />: <br />http://www3.hants.gov.uk/routes.xlsx<br /><br />As you can see in some cases (E1 & E2 for example) it is less than simple.<br /><br />Might have been better to do what other LA's do, i.e. if there is no service on a route until 10:00 then the pass may be used on the preceding service whether it is 09:15 or 08:00, for example.RGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-82138021209623205652015-03-23T15:36:36.411+00:002015-03-23T15:36:36.411+00:00Good Afternoon
News from Xelabus - NEW X24 servic...Good Afternoon<br /><br />News from Xelabus - NEW X24 service from Southampton to PAULTONS PARK starts Saturday 23rd May and will operate every weekend and bank holiday. It will also operate DAILY from 27th July until 6th September.<br /><br />NEW - To celebrate 5 years of operation Xelabus will be holding an OPEN DAY at its Barton Park Depot on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August 2015. Plans are underway to have enthusiasts stands, preserved buses, bus rides and Xelabus fleet on parade. A booklet entitled "The first 5 years" will be available. All proceeds will be donated to the Naomi House Children's Hospice.<br />More information when we have this.<br /><br />Customer Services<br />Xelabus LimitedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-52911242269591308632015-03-23T14:04:59.450+00:002015-03-23T14:04:59.450+00:00Nice to note that Xelabus will try this Summer a s...Nice to note that Xelabus will try this Summer a service to Paulton's Park-For the listed changes from 20th April 2015 could the X12 being shown as not running Saturdays be changed from 1430 to the 1445Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-23608363318955190232015-03-23T09:02:15.598+00:002015-03-23T09:02:15.598+00:00I note that as from April 1st 2015 Hampshire Count...I note that as from April 1st 2015 Hampshire County Council older peoples concessionary bus pases will not be accepted before 0930 on Mondays to Fridays-The exception to this will be on a route where say there is a bus due at the point of boarding at 0910,but then no other from that point until after 1031,the pass will be accepted-Let's hope the new arrangement is made clear to all drivers operating these infrequent routes,which is very doubtfull that it will-No change I note for Disabled Pass HoldersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-48191190436160167302015-03-21T09:32:13.089+00:002015-03-21T09:32:13.089+00:00Not a good sign I'd have thought. He always se...Not a good sign I'd have thought. He always seemed to slant his reasons for withdrawals, but underlying the published reasons there has seemed to be a bit of doubt in my mind of not facing reality. I do hope I am confounded by events.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-45943808737470819822015-03-19T21:44:11.007+00:002015-03-19T21:44:11.007+00:00I note from a posting on the Gardbus website that ...I note from a posting on the Gardbus website that the 132 which should have ceased operation on the 19th April 2015,has now ceased operation as from today-The posting to this effect was published at 1737 yesterdayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-92009877302226087802015-03-18T23:08:47.792+00:002015-03-18T23:08:47.792+00:00See:
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?stor...See: <br /><br />https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1060771753939210&id=129352243747837RGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-87464935018255701092015-03-18T22:27:40.775+00:002015-03-18T22:27:40.775+00:00It's on their Facebook pageIt's on their Facebook pageAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-15164152220635158482015-03-18T20:46:10.843+00:002015-03-18T20:46:10.843+00:00If you go to the Brijan facebook page it clearly s...If you go to the Brijan facebook page it clearly shows that it has been cancelled-PACAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-47012356426068884052015-03-18T15:08:23.590+00:002015-03-18T15:08:23.590+00:00I can't see anything on their website that say...I can't see anything on their website that says it's cancelled? - http://www.brijantours.com/index.htm Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-64464035612094092412015-03-18T13:10:20.835+00:002015-03-18T13:10:20.835+00:00But the smoke may be from a small or large fire. S...But the smoke may be from a small or large fire. Shouldn't one wait on the enquiry, before making any statement, which might tend to prejudge offence and outcome? Unfortunately, and I may be misreading you.for which I would offer my apologies should i be, the trend of your posts seems to point to an element of prejudgment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-15357746442944733922015-03-18T11:18:54.898+00:002015-03-18T11:18:54.898+00:00To use another phrase that you probably won't ...To use another phrase that you probably won't like - There's no smoke without fire!<br /><br />The fact that they have been called to a PI in it's self suggests that there is something wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-76125378889932087892015-03-18T07:06:32.870+00:002015-03-18T07:06:32.870+00:00"Common knowledge" Anonymous17 March 201..."Common knowledge" Anonymous17 March 2015 at 20:10<br />Clearly the cases of both Stockley and Howarth have to be investigated to see if infringements have occurred and the degree of seriousness.<br /><br />However the phrase used carries with it in many hearers/ readers of " rumour or hearsay", not infrequently for the audience targeted. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-58141549990299264762015-03-18T05:42:05.127+00:002015-03-18T05:42:05.127+00:00Would be interesting if someone could summirse wha...Would be interesting if someone could summirse what the relevent sections of the Transport act in question refer to, as well as Article 6?RGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-22175735350416325772015-03-17T21:44:24.357+00:002015-03-17T21:44:24.357+00:00Please take note that thr Brijan open day has been...Please take note that thr Brijan open day has been cancelled-See their website for detailsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-5126808292644925042015-03-17T20:10:35.022+00:002015-03-17T20:10:35.022+00:00Desires? I think it was common knowledge that Velv...Desires? I think it was common knowledge that Velvet were cutting corners in a few vital areas before their demise under Mr Stockley.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-4717010328070676762015-03-17T13:18:23.627+00:002015-03-17T13:18:23.627+00:00Also caught up but omitted from Anonymous 17 March...Also caught up but omitted from Anonymous 17 March 2015 at 09:38 is<br /> MARK BURNLEY HOWARTH the extant directpr of WG when it was "rescued" by John Bishop He is also noted as a director of Confereation of Passenger Transport UK since 2005<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-55703098547804007482015-03-17T10:34:39.582+00:002015-03-17T10:34:39.582+00:00As to Phil Stockley's case, I wonder it is not...As to Phil Stockley's case, I wonder it is not one of, "if you touch pitch you will be defiled". His reputation, hopefully, will not be damaged, as your certainty sugggests ?desires?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598231524606257637.post-3153839591504485352015-03-17T09:38:58.774+00:002015-03-17T09:38:58.774+00:00Spotted today on the latest N & P's;
Publ...Spotted today on the latest N & P's;<br /><br />Public Inquiry (50345) to be held at Jubilee House, Croydon Street, Bristol, BS5 0GB, on 23 March 2015 commencing at 10:30(Previous Publication:(2525)<br />)<br />PH0006741 SI<br />WESTERN GREYHOUND LTD<br />Director(s): MICHAEL BISHOP.<br />WESTERN HOUSE, ST. AUSTELL STREET, SUMMERCOURT NEWQUAY TR8 5DR<br />PSV - S17 - Consideration of disciplinary action under Section 17 (The Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981)<br />PSV - Sch.3 - Consideration of Transport Managers Repute under Schedule 3 (The Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981)<br />PSV - S28 - Consideration of disciplinary action under Section 28 (The Transport Act 1985)<br />PSV - S111 - Consideration of disciplinary action under Section 111 (The Transport Act 1985)<br /><br />and <br />Public Inquiry (50360) to be held at Jubilee House, Croydon Street, Bristol, BS5 0GB, on 23 March 2015 commencing at 10:30(Previous Publication:(2525)<br />)<br />PH1075733 SI<br />BLACK VELVET TRAVEL LTD<br />Director(s): Michael Bishop.<br />SUITE A, BINNING HOUSE, 4A HIGH STREET EASTLEIGH SO50 5LA<br />PSV - S17 - Consideration of disciplinary action under Section 17 (The Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981)<br />PSV - Sch.3 - Consideration of Transport Managers Repute under Schedule 3 (The Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981)<br />PSV - S28 - Consideration of disciplinary action under Section 28 (The Transport Act 1985<br /><br />and also<br />TM Public Inquiry (EpisodeId:3150 PublicInquiryId:2504) for PHILIP JOHN STOCKLEY to be held at Jubilee House Croydon Street Bristol BS5 0GB, on 23 March 2015 commencing at 10:30 (Previous Publication:(6093))<br />Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009<br /><br />Is this the same ex Velvet Phil Stockley? Won't do his reputation much good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com