The weekly look back on what has been published on the Registered Local Bus Services site over the last week. As always click through for more details including timetables and maps.
My wish that things would quieten down a bit have come true as there has only been two notices this week, and one of those is an old catch up.
| Licence | Route | Start Point | End Point | Effective | Notes | OPERATOR |
| PH1066351.029 | 655 | Swimbridge, Hooda Close | Barnstaple Bus Station | 01-Nov-2022 | Tuesday One return journey NEW SERVICE |
FILERS TRAVEL LIMITED |
| PH0006159.414 | X53 (X51) | Bridport Coach Station | Axminster Rail Station | 08-Mar-2021 | Service reverts to normal stopping service for all journeys | FIRST HAMPSHIRE & DORSET LIMITED |
The 655 started this last week, and there are no timetable changes due this coming week
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and thats it for this week…
Looks like more changes are on the horizon! Copied this from what appears to be a memo posted to drivers at PCB posted to a neighbourhood group.
ReplyDeletePresumably these will be put back out to tender, perhaps Oakleys will see the return of some service work in and around Plymouth. Can’t see quite how an easy option will be achieved for the 44A and Holly Park section though - wouldn’t be surprised if this doesn’t remain in PCBs hands.
I am aware some of you already know this but maybe not what has
actually happened. For those of you not aware, after 31st December
the following services will no longer be run by us or any other
operator at present: 17, 18, 27, 39 & 44A.
We have not "lost" the contracts but the Company has informed the
Council that we will no longer run them. The 44 will keep running on a
30min cycle to Whitleigh Green/Taunton Avenue but as for the other
routes, that is now in the hands of the Council.
Rumours are obviously circulating that certain groups will now have to
be disbanded and I can assure you that no decisions have been made
as yet.
Confused about wording. Says no operator will run them so as they're all council contracts, is the council axing funding totally? Don't understand 'certain groups being disbanded'? Other routes such as SC 200 & Sherford 2A extension are also supported so are they doomed as well? Note these are City not County contracts.
DeleteCan't see it being anyone other than Oakleys as Stagecoach don't seem interested in tender work. Although it could just be citybus trying to get better terms again?
DeleteShame
DeleteI think that 'certain groups being disbanded' is referring to some Citybus driver's groups being disbanded.
DeleteSeems services 19,31,39,44a and 54 are axed all together from start of January (no replacement operator) The other services have been retendered which I suspect will remain with Citybus!
DeleteI have heard rumours 52 at least is going to Stagecoach. 19,31,39,44a and 54 will not have replacement and are withdrawn. I think citybus are continuing 13 and 14. Not sure whom will get the 17,18,27 etc at present
DeleteAs reported on the Herald newspaper website today, Plymouth City Council will be axing the 19 & 31 (Stagecoach) and 39, 44A & 54 (CityBus) completely. Of the surviving contracts that CityBus are finishing with, the 17, 18 & 27, there's no indication yet who will be running them.
ReplyDeleteSeems 17/18 SC, 27 Citybus, 13/14 unsure?
DeleteThe 19 could be partially replaced by diverting the 59 via Merafield.
DeleteSo Oakleys left with nothing in Plymouth area?
DeleteUnfortunately nothing for Oakleys. 13,14 and 27 Citybus. 17,18 and 52 Stagecoach
DeleteNot mentioned 200, also supported since April after SC ended commercial operation.
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