Ensign Route 73 goes 24 hour

[jay38a]

Hi all

From Monday 3rd January, Ensign Bus route 73 which runs between Lakeside and Tilbury has become Thurrock’s first 24 hour route, a bit running 24 hours on Monday to Friday only, this also shows how Ensign have turned the Thurrock network since Arriva gave up.

I hope ensign does well on the 73 at night as even if they are not charging child fares, standard adult fares will apply which is unusual for a night service outside London.

A link to ensigns own article on it is here: www.ensignbus.com/news_notices.htm

[VPL630]

Being honest i wish Ensign would take over more routes from First Essex as what they have done with the 81 and now the 73 is amazing

[Deleted]

Good luck to them! Its unusual to be operating it on weeknights - most out-of-London night routes are on weekends to attract clubbers etc, but this seems to be aimed at workers.

smdave24, I get the impression that Ensign don't particularly want to expand much, judging from the Buses magazine article and from what i've heard people saying. Don't know how true that is though.
In the coming years, I certainly wouldn't be surprised though if Ensign took over more First Essex routes. Not sure if you knew this, but Ensign recently operated one of their Olympus buses on First's 100 due to staff issues, as seen here: www.flickr.com/photos/essex999/6583636559/in/photostream (photo copyright thurrockdave)

[VPL630]

Jan 11, 2012 20:55:20 GMT @truffles1234 said:

Good luck to them! Its unusual to be operating it on weeknights - most out-of-London night routes are on weekends to attract clubbers etc, but this seems to be aimed at workers.

smdave24, I get the impression that Ensign don't particularly want to expand much, judging from the Buses magazine article and from what i've heard people saying. Don't know how true that is though.
In the coming years, I certainly wouldn't be surprised though if Ensign took over more First Essex routes. Not sure if you knew this, but Ensign recently operated one of their Olympus buses on First's 100 due to staff issues, as seen here: www.flickr.com/photos/essex999/6583636559/in/photostream (photo copyright thurrockdave)

No i didn't and yes i know they won't expand just for me and a few other people that want bus services run how Ensign run there's but that is proof how rubbish First Essex are at running buses, Now i would of shown you a chart from First's website but they have removed it, what it showed was the reliability of services in Essex and Punctuality was at around 83-86 % in the year 2010 The Target was 95%, Essex had and probably still has the LOWEST Punctuality and reliability of services in the UK, I am not making that up. i have e-mailed First asking for the report and if they reply back i will post it on here

[vjaska]

Jan 11, 2012 22:07:39 GMT VPL630 said:

Jan 11, 2012 20:55:20 GMT @truffles1234 said:

Good luck to them! Its unusual to be operating it on weeknights - most out-of-London night routes are on weekends to attract clubbers etc, but this seems to be aimed at workers.

smdave24, I get the impression that Ensign don't particularly want to expand much, judging from the Buses magazine article and from what i've heard people saying. Don't know how true that is though.
In the coming years, I certainly wouldn't be surprised though if Ensign took over more First Essex routes. Not sure if you knew this, but Ensign recently operated one of their Olympus buses on First's 100 due to staff issues, as seen here: www.flickr.com/photos/essex999/6583636559/in/photostream (photo copyright thurrockdave)

No i didn't and yes i know they won't expand just for me and a few other people that want bus services run how Ensign run there's but that is proof how rubbish First Essex are at running buses, Now i would of shown you a chart from First's website but they have removed it, what it showed was the reliability of services in Essex and Punctuality was at around 83-86 % in the year 2010 The Target was 95%, Essex had and probably still has the LOWEST Punctuality and reliability of services in the UK, I am not making that up. i have e-mailed First asking for the report and if they reply back i will post it on here

I think First Glasgow might be worse - at least a roadworthy vehicles turns up. Heard stories about seriously dangerous Volvo B10M's being thrown out into service. Better late than never although First Essex should still fix up .