tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post4790029401300425361..comments2024-03-29T09:46:38.802+00:00Comments on Plymothian Transit: TEN Years ago…didbygrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01858408719372985035noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-69748033414026552442019-12-06T21:45:56.556+00:002019-12-06T21:45:56.556+00:00However the announcement has been that they'll...However the announcement has been that they'll run on 42s. So I'm incorrect! TheBusGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02665345217892133285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-21990867637758825742019-12-06T20:41:45.852+00:002019-12-06T20:41:45.852+00:00Yes they are destined to be allocated to the 42...Yes they are destined to be allocated to the 42's primarily but they can and will, without doubt, go elsewhere from time to time!Jake Streetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-80029323143289212752019-12-06T14:38:31.098+00:002019-12-06T14:38:31.098+00:00considering they're in a standard livery, i...considering they're in a standard livery, i'd imagine they'll go on whatever route needs them.TheBusGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02665345217892133285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-36480728354319490062019-12-06T11:11:11.628+00:002019-12-06T11:11:11.628+00:00If I am not correct the new buses are destined for...If I am not correct the new buses are destined for the 42's not the 50/51's?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-57917019513127155072019-12-03T18:55:27.533+00:002019-12-03T18:55:27.533+00:00Anonymous on 2 December 2019 at 23:33, the new cit...Anonymous on 2 December 2019 at 23:33, the new citys are for the 50/51 city circular, with the spare one as the Nancy Astor 100 Years bus (as seen in a previous post)Steven Honeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03815669468308415151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-76517466993539749222019-12-02T23:33:17.410+00:002019-12-02T23:33:17.410+00:00What route are the new ones for ??What route are the new ones for ??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-49250940054259485992019-12-02T19:22:28.117+00:002019-12-02T19:22:28.117+00:00Citybus are close to just getting rid of 3 previou...Citybus are close to just getting rid of 3 previous citybus liveries, and having one standardised one, it would be a bit stupid to change it now, at the end of the day ok the livery might look better on some buses but not others, its the with several things, the ordinary travelling public don't give a dam, as long as its red, on time, clean etc they are happy.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151676999719375141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-87108664934716106382019-12-01T23:40:12.615+00:002019-12-01T23:40:12.615+00:00Stagecoach will only compete where there is good g...Stagecoach will only compete where there is good grounds for competition. Citybus offers a much more extensive service to areas which would otherwise be unviable, especially in some areas where the higher fares make up for the lack of passengers. If stagecoach put up direct competition like firstbus did it will result in service quality going down for both companies (The fight for Barne Barton being a perfect example) and it will create a war which is not in the interests for both companies as it will result in damaging the transport industry in Plymouth. When stagecoach moved into Plymouth, Citybus very quickly adjusted certain services to reduce competition. Removing routes such as Ivybridge Express, The Primary Tavistock route (12 & 42) and I think this wasn't a coincidence. Though Citybus's reliability over the last 2 years has definitely taken a hit, hopefully the standardising of the fleet might reduce breakdowns and improve reliability but who knows, it is Citybus after all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-31403979740783701262019-12-01T23:22:01.806+00:002019-12-01T23:22:01.806+00:00Personally think the current livery has too much n...Personally think the current livery has too much negative space, especially on the deckers. I have heard that there are talks happening about potentially mixing up or changing the livery scheme, sparked by the new buses, but they may have lead to nothing or if they have gone somewhere, I look forwards to seeing what comes of the new cities with the first of new "Red" ones to be revealed in due course. Jake Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11700132738213204594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-54854200008993103892019-12-01T21:53:04.858+00:002019-12-01T21:53:04.858+00:00Cost of the new livery? - maybe, but I always wond...Cost of the new livery? - maybe, but I always wonder why it doesn't bother Stagecoach with their 4 and sometimes 5 colours, (light & dark) blue, white, tan and red. The all-over red is a bit bland, I think, and as I've said before I don't like the swoop - psychologically it goes the wrong way.Vnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-36830374562516475932019-12-01T20:11:20.167+00:002019-12-01T20:11:20.167+00:00a lot was down to the cost of the new livery I see...a lot was down to the cost of the new livery I seem to recall. I am a fan of the the swoop but agree its not the best on the Citys. We will have to wait and see what livery the new ones get turned out in - all being in plain red at the moment. didbygrahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01858408719372985035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-26683848790962628672019-12-01T19:31:36.319+00:002019-12-01T19:31:36.319+00:00i wonder why they didn't keep the two tone red...i wonder why they didn't keep the two tone red, and went with the Swoop instead? Anyone know this? I think the swoop may find itself looking rather odd on the new E400 Citys - any other bus, it looks good on, but in my opinion, i don't find it such a good look on the Citys.TheBusGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02665345217892133285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-16757361628923677822019-12-01T16:15:13.956+00:002019-12-01T16:15:13.956+00:00I surpose a % of improved ridership has to go to t...I surpose a % of improved ridership has to go to the enct scheme as it was about 08/09 the goverment changed it from a county or bourgh scheme to a national 1 which ment visiters to the area could use the serviceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-28955322777131650922019-12-01T14:41:59.116+00:002019-12-01T14:41:59.116+00:00Most expensive bus company going Go Ahead....absol...Most expensive bus company going Go Ahead....absolute con. Over double the price of Stagecoach and less reliable too. First are also better and cheaper too. Please Stagecoach give them some competition Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-1991221044692762662019-12-01T12:35:55.773+00:002019-12-01T12:35:55.773+00:00Qouted from a post of mine elsewhere that outlines...Qouted from a post of mine elsewhere that outlines my brief overveiw of the company over the last 10 years! "Happy Birthday Go-Ahead in Plymouth! Today marks the 10 year anniversary since Go-Ahead formally took over Plymouth Citybus from Plymouth City Council in a £20.2 Million deal. This takeover was quite controversial at first but after 10 years it is clear that Go-Ahead has certainly improved and streamlined the service in Plymouth. Whilst the service is by no means perfect it is certainly better than what it used to be with huge investment in new buses; a more reliable service; improved ridership and most importantly they have kept the local identity!"Jake Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11700132738213204594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-25464709005026047252019-12-01T01:14:21.104+00:002019-12-01T01:14:21.104+00:00What you should add is that it's a company tha...What you should add is that it's a company that likes to think it can rip off customers with its extortionate bus fares, I do believe that relevant complaints have been raised with relevant agencies as this was one of the main issues raised & ignored at the timeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com