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Post by southlondon413 on May 6, 2024 14:23:16 GMT
TfL now specify no operator logos on the front of the bus (and indeed smaller white logos on the sides). That's strange, many new buses have entered service and they still carry the operators logo at the front, it's been seen on the BZLs with Stagecoach and Metroline, additionally with the Electroliners that have/yet to enter service..? I assume it's an optional requirement then and Go Ahead are trying to stay on the safe side? I have heard through the grapevine that TfL are considering specifying the roundel on the front in future specs.
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Post by mkay315 on May 6, 2024 19:54:08 GMT
I said I was going to hold myself for this but I have to ask. What is it with the 368 not going the full length to Chadwell Heath around peak times. I've seen more turns on that route around Bennetts Castle Lane more frequently. I get it that the stretch from Green Lane to Chadwell Heath can be very difficult to get to and I know the 62 suffers as well but what doesn't help is that big gap in service and then passengers are being dumped off the bus and when you ask the driver where is the next one they don't know and are not bothered to at least say how far back it is. I get it in the sense you drivers need to stick to time and that but at least help us a bit
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Post by M1104 on May 7, 2024 9:03:25 GMT
That's strange, many new buses have entered service and they still carry the operators logo at the front, it's been seen on the BZLs with Stagecoach and Metroline, additionally with the Electroliners that have/yet to enter service..? I assume it's an optional requirement then and Go Ahead are trying to stay on the safe side? I have heard through the grapevine that TfL are considering specifying the roundel on the front in future specs. If so would that likely be the badge variant like on the LTs or a sticker i wonder?
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Post by southlondon413 on May 7, 2024 9:12:41 GMT
I have heard through the grapevine that TfL are considering specifying the roundel on the front in future specs. If so would that likely be the badge variant like on the LTs or a sticker i wonder? Probably just a sticker to reduce costs to the bare minimum. I’d expect it to be a mini generic roundel as opposed to a Buses branded one.
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Post by M1104 on May 7, 2024 9:23:21 GMT
It's been reported the Mes will return to the 200 in a few weeks.
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Post by YY13VKP on May 7, 2024 10:09:00 GMT
It's been reported the Mes will return to the 200 in a few weeks. Meanwhile the 152 has now fully converted to SEe operation. Quite a few SOE’s haven’t appeared since the middle of last month, and some seemingly withdrawn last week so sadly the batch is now down to just 8 active. It appears just SOE6, 17, 18 and 31-35 remain now, and SOE31-35 will surely go when the Me’s return to service whilst I wouldn’t be surprised if SOE6, 17 and 18 are also disposed of and replaced by some of the ex 455 SE’s.
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Post by southlondon413 on May 7, 2024 10:44:20 GMT
It's been reported the Mes will return to the 200 in a few weeks. Meanwhile the 152 has now fully converted to SEe operation. Quite a few SOE’s haven’t appeared since the middle of last month, and some seemingly withdrawn last week so sadly the batch is now down to just 8 active. It appears just SOE6, 17, 18 and 31-35 remain now, and SOE31-35 will surely go when the Me’s return to service whilst I wouldn’t be surprised if SOE6, 17 and 18 are also disposed of and replaced by some of the ex 455 SE’s. I think they might be down to 6 now. I have a feeling 32/33 are also gone now.
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Post by martynl on May 7, 2024 12:59:36 GMT
I tried to board an SL7 at East Croydon for the short hop to West Croydon on Saturday but the driver was adamant that passengers could not be picked up there and left me, along with another dozen or so people, on the pavement. I'm sure this is wrong as the flag on the bus stop says 'SL7 - West Croydon only' rather than 'Alighting Point Only'. OK, a 410 came a few minutes later (which was full and standing as usual) but is this policy for Superloop routes or was the driver wrong?
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Post by greenboy on May 7, 2024 13:02:41 GMT
I tried to board an SL7 at East Croydon for the short hop to West Croydon on Saturday but the driver was adamant that passengers could not be picked up there and left me, along with another dozen or so people, on the pavement. I'm sure this is wrong as the flag on the bus stop says 'SL7 - West Croydon only' rather than 'Alighting Point Only'. OK, a 410 came a few minutes later (which was full and standing as usual) but is this policy for Superloop routes or was the driver wrong? Absolute nonsense and I'd have ignored the driver and got on and reported it to TfL.
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Post by borneobus on May 7, 2024 13:10:24 GMT
I tried to board an SL7 at East Croydon for the short hop to West Croydon on Saturday but the driver was adamant that passengers could not be picked up there and left me, along with another dozen or so people, on the pavement. I'm sure this is wrong as the flag on the bus stop says 'SL7 - West Croydon only' rather than 'Alighting Point Only'. OK, a 410 came a few minutes later (which was full and standing as usual) but is this policy for Superloop routes or was the driver wrong? Absolute nonsense and I'd have ignored the driver and got on and reported it to TfL. ...and here are TfL's SL7 stops....which quite clearly state 'East Croydon Station' / 'West Croydon Bus Station' - It appears that the driver was incorrect in what he told you tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/sl7/?direction=inbound
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Post by martynl on May 7, 2024 14:30:39 GMT
Absolute nonsense and I'd have ignored the driver and got on and reported it to TfL. ...and here are TfL's SL7 stops....which quite clearly state 'East Croydon Station' / 'West Croydon Bus Station' - It appears that the driver was incorrect in what he told you tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/sl7/?direction=inboundThanks, I thought that was the case. Next time I'm at West Croydon Bus Station I'll see if I can find a Go-Ahead supervisor to let them know.
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Post by vjaska on May 7, 2024 14:56:53 GMT
...and here are TfL's SL7 stops....which quite clearly state 'East Croydon Station' / 'West Croydon Bus Station' - It appears that the driver was incorrect in what he told you tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/sl7/?direction=inboundThanks, I thought that was the case. Next time I'm at West Croydon Bus Station I'll see if I can find a Go-Ahead supervisor to let them know. Best of luck, hope you get the outcome your looking for
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Post by londonbuses on May 7, 2024 15:00:08 GMT
...and here are TfL's SL7 stops....which quite clearly state 'East Croydon Station' / 'West Croydon Bus Station' - It appears that the driver was incorrect in what he told you tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/sl7/?direction=inboundThanks, I thought that was the case. Next time I'm at West Croydon Bus Station I'll see if I can find a Go-Ahead supervisor to let them know. There is one incredibly rude, inconsiderate (and clearly racist) driver I've had on the SL7 quite a few times, so I wonder if it was them who left you behind. Definitely report the incident as others have suggested.
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Post by MMS2001 on May 7, 2024 15:10:44 GMT
It's been reported the Mes will return to the 200 in a few weeks. I'm curious as to wether an exact cause of the fire was established. If so I wonder if this was a one off or if the whole batch of buses required rectification works. Also what's the state of Me12? Has it been repaired/scrapped etc. the damage in the photos honestly didn't seem too bad. The same question could be asked about SEe232 that caught fire inside Putney garage. This bus seemed alot worse in comparison.
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Post by cl54 on May 7, 2024 16:03:41 GMT
It's been reported the Mes will return to the 200 in a few weeks. I'm curious as to wether an exact cause of the fire was established. If so I wonder if this was a one off or if the whole batch of buses required rectification works. Also what's the state of Me12? Has it been repaired/scrapped etc. the damage in the photos honestly didn't seem too bad. The same question could be asked about SEe232 that caught fire inside Putney garage. This bus seemed alot worse in comparison. I seem to recall it was a wiring problem with the heater system. If confirmed as such rewiring would have been required. Difficult on completed vehicles.
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