Goldfish62
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Yes indeed. They have that strange look.Aren't the Streetdecks that are in Potteries low height ones (same as Ipswich)?
Yes indeed. They have that strange look.Aren't the Streetdecks that are in Potteries low height ones (same as Ipswich)?
Yes, 13' 10" though, so too tall for the bridge in question.Aren't the Streetdecks that are in Potteries low height ones (same as Ipswich)?
Is the signage a triangle or circle? If the former it's advisory. There's a 14'3" bridge in the Hope Valley which full height buses go under daily.Yes, 13' 10" though, so too tall for the bridge in question.
Assuming we're talking about the railway bridge, it shows as triangular signage on google streetview.Is the signage a triangle or circle? If the former it's advisory. There's a 14'3" bridge in the Hope Valley which full height buses go under daily.
If it's circular signage there's no such discretion.
So a 13'9" bus can go under there no problem. The company would want to undertake a route test and risk assessment for a 13'10" bus. But then perhaps they already have done.Assuming we're talking about the railway bridge, it shows as triangular signage on google streetview.
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Yes, that is the bridge I was referring to on route 3 (ex 320) Hanley to CreweAssuming we're talking about the railway bridge, it shows as triangular signage on google streetview.
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The journeys on the 11 are tracking on bustimes, so they haven't completely forgotten to run the new services.New evening services 36/36A are not tracking on either bustimes.org or on the First App on the 1st day of operation. Unless I'm missing something
Don't hold out much hope. Crewe 6 ran for 4 1/2 months and never tracked. I'd emailed first multiple times but as per, they weren't bothered about complying with the law (the law being the The Public Service Vehicles (Open Data) (England) Regulations 2020)New evening services 36/36A are not tracking on either bustimes.org or on the First App on the 1st day of operation. Unless I'm missing something
I've reported an issue with the data via the bus open data service (https://data.bus-data.dft.gov.uk/avl/dataset/8580/). I'll see if that makes any difference. But yes I remember now First running that service after Arriva pulled out of Crewe and it never tracked to my knowledge. Should've seen this coming!Don't hold out much hope. Crewe 6 ran for 4 1/2 months and never tracked. I'd emailed first multiple times but as per, they weren't bothered about complying with the law (the law being the The Public Service Vehicles (Open Data) (England) Regulations 2020)
Except for trainersHow is the potteries fleet looking these days?
I know more street lites are also being added into the fleet to help phase out older single buses and have a more common fleet
There aren't any E400MMCs with Potteries, just StreetDecksExcept for trainers
Single deckers are Streetlites, e200mmc, with a 57 and 07 plate e200
Double deckers e400mmc
Being mischievous: If it didn't track, it didn't run and if it didn't run they don't get paid!I've reported an issue with the data via the bus open data service (https://data.bus-data.dft.gov.uk/avl/dataset/8580/). I'll see if that makes any difference. But yes I remember now First running that service after Arriva pulled out of Crewe and it never tracked to my knowledge. Should've seen this coming!
That is how it was put out to tender. Sadly, it's just another example of councils putting themselves first and not passengers. They can claim they have introduced cross city links and use that to play politics.I'm not sure it's at all helpful having a new route number. Anyone looking up the 3, 6 or 6A timetables will assume services finish at their previous times. Perfectly possible to have it on the 3 timetable with a note 'continues as service 6' (or 6A as applicable).
Indeed. First are no better though:That is how it was put out to tender. Sadly, it's just another example of councils putting themselves first and not passengers. They can claim they have introduced cross city links and use that to play politics.
Let's take a look at those 'over' 30:With over 30 bus services riding around the North Staffordshire area, you’ll easily be able to find your favourite destinations.
Tempted, especially if I get as much radio silence as Mark did regarding Crewe service 6. I know tracking shouldn't be relied upon solely, but it's certainly a helpful tool for the travelling public. Even moreso on infrequent evening services such as these. Plus, as has been mentioned, bus operators in England are now required to provide this data.Being mischievous: If it didn't track, it didn't run and if it didn't run they don't get paid!
Time for an email to the council perhaps!
I'm not sure it's at all helpful having a new route number. Anyone looking up the 3, 6 or 6A timetables will assume services finish at their previous times. Perfectly possible to have it on the 3 timetable with a note 'continues as service 6' (or 6A as applicable). A journey planner presumably picks up all the journeys eg for a Kidsgrove to Hanley query, but I hate all journey planners with a vengeance.
It is under 'new' rather than 'registered'.Tempted, especially if I get as much radio silence as Mark did regarding Crewe service 6. I know tracking shouldn't be relied upon solely, but it's certainly a helpful tool for the travelling public. Even moreso on infrequent evening services such as these. Plus, as has been mentioned, bus operators in England are now required to provide this data.
I've just noticed on the list of current registrations for First Potteries the services aren't listed on bustimes.org, despite there being timetable data elsewhere on the site. Not sure if this is relevant though.
My mistake sorry meant StreetdecksThere aren't any E400MMCs with Potteries, just StreetDecks
This has now left and transferred to join its sisters at Halifax.When will 33828 leave ?