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Post by crossscythe on Sept 18, 2023 13:17:10 GMT
Rumour is they have bought the garage on Malin Road, off the bottom end of Stannington Road.
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Post by syjunkie on Oct 4, 2023 19:00:53 GMT
South pennine have now got a b7rle BX56 XCC
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Post by syjunkie on Nov 8, 2023 18:30:51 GMT
New depot opens next week located at brightside
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Post by crossscythe on Nov 9, 2023 15:12:53 GMT
My money is on them taking over the 61 Bradfield circular.
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Post by syjunkie on Nov 9, 2023 15:43:09 GMT
My money is on them taking over the 61 Bradfield circular. I can see them honestly taking on quite a few routes and wish them the best of luck |
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Post by markno16 on Nov 9, 2023 17:04:43 GMT
Should just stick to diesel, much easier and more reliable. Whilst we’re at it, let’s go back to a steam engine. Failing that we can always use horses? I don’t understand the hatred and scepticism for electric vehicles, namely buses - there are numerous examples of this working well all over the world. While the overall climate benefit is arguable, there is a definite case for improving air quality and the associated diseases caused by pollutants. |
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Post by The Captain on Nov 9, 2023 20:09:42 GMT
Should just stick to diesel, much easier and more reliable. Whilst we’re at it, let’s go back to a steam engine. Failing that we can always use horses? I don’t understand the hatred and scepticism for electric vehicles, namely buses - there are numerous examples of this working well all over the world. While the overall climate benefit is arguable, there is a definite case for improving air quality and the associated diseases caused by pollutants. Anybody running Euro 6 Diesel buses know only too well that easier and reliable are not words you'd associate with them. Follow a Daimler powered Wright product during a regen when it is burning off all the collected particles, cooling fans on full bore and fumes billowing out. The exhaust system on Stagecoachs new MMCs is bigger than the engine. |
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Post by littlenipper on Nov 13, 2023 5:04:09 GMT
Moved in to new depot yesterday corner of petre street/drive in grimesthorpe area.
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Post by The Captain on Nov 13, 2023 11:21:04 GMT
Moved in to new depot yesterday corner of petre street/drive in grimesthorpe area. The old Skills/Beenak/Don Valley depot?. |
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Post by littlenipper on Nov 13, 2023 12:17:35 GMT
Moved in to new depot yesterday corner of petre street/drive in grimesthorpe area. The old Skills/Beenak/Don Valley depot?. Not sure to be honest I can't remember where abouts on petre street there depot was. |
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Post by crossscythe on Nov 13, 2023 15:19:14 GMT
I expect South Pennine will be looking to take on new routes when Brightside opens. I already said I reckon they are eyeing up the 61 Bradfield tendered work. But I do think there are a few commercial routes they may want to tap in to. For example, they could run a combination of the old route 17 (which was very popular), the route number 2 (very popular with Crosspool residents) and have a bus going Interchange, Nile Street, Lydgate Lane, Rivelin Post Office, Hillsborough, Fox Hill, Parson Cross & Meadowhall, linking all of these places with the Hallamshire Hospital too. They are perfectly located for Meadowhall, being over the road in Brightside. Another incarnation of the 93 going from Meadowhall to Darnall and Woodthorpe, Woodhouse would be worth a shot too, atleast on a trial basis.
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Post by dougie on Nov 13, 2023 18:51:39 GMT
I'm impressed with their growth so far, but how are South Pennine attracting drivers when everyone else is struggling?
Is it the lack of evening/ Sunday work that makes them more attractive?
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Post by crossscythe on Nov 13, 2023 23:40:16 GMT
I'm impressed with their growth so far, but how are South Pennine attracting drivers when everyone else is struggling? Is it the lack of evening/ Sunday work that makes them more attractive? Possibly but it could also be down to 'the soft package'. If the management are supportive and willing to listen to staff, it goes a long way in gaining a good reputation amongst employees. The clientele on the routes SP have in Sheffield tend to be senior citizens, using passes who are unlikely to give the driver any grief and obviously the connect service is free so no problems with enforcing Revenue Protection there. |
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Post by The Captain on Nov 14, 2023 14:12:12 GMT
I'm impressed with their growth so far, but how are South Pennine attracting drivers when everyone else is struggling? Is it the lack of evening/ Sunday work that makes them more attractive? I can't really put into words the atmosphere and culture you get at the big firms and the stuff that goes off out on the road. Being less of a robot and a bit more freedom can be a big draw over wages. |
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Post by optioorange on Nov 14, 2023 16:53:49 GMT
Treatment of staff at the big groups is generally dire. Smaller companies tend to treat staff far better as they know you on a more personal level.
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