I may have misunderstood you. If the bus has an all over advert with contravision windows you can still see out although not as well as clear windows.
Given the challenges currently facing the industry I would say it's worthwhile.
There are absolutely First buses out with passenger windows totally blocked by standard vinyl advertising prints - the back windows most often, but more than a few on the downstairs offside too.
Maybe one of the external walls at Caledonia depot should receive the same treatment, and see how management like looking out of contravision all day
No problem at all. I get you now I just couldn't remember what it was called but contravision was the term I was looking for and should have used in the original post.
Significant numbers of Volvo Olympians for numerous operators were specified without and rear lower and upper deck windows to allow for advertising.
You can still see out of the windows but I can't say I'm a fan of that style of advert application myself but it's become fairly common throughout the industry.Maybe one of the external walls at Caledonia depot should receive the same treatment, and see how management like looking out of contravision all day
Sarcasm aside, windows are for seeing out of not plastering adverts over. And let's be honest, the "challenges" the industry is facing (and has faced for almost 2 years now) is only the case for the operators that make it one.
Have any buses ever been specified with no windows on the offside between the front and rear axles for that same purpose?
I heard it could possibly be August. Some are due to head to Scotstoun before going North I believe.
Hopefully this won’t destroy the evening interworks, seeing a 242 branded Enviro 200MMC on the 255 has been a nice touch the past few weeks
The 255 is my preferred way to Hamilton, it feels quicker, and also seems to be a nicer route in general.
It should be before then with all in service "by August" ahead of the open day at King Street on the 26th of August, they had been hoping to have the first lot in service in Aberdeen this month but there has been yet more delays with the charging infrastructure.
Wouldn’t surprise me..they can’t be that well used..
Thanks.
I noticed 34400 and 37538 on the 2 today. Are Scotstoun short of double decks or have things been moving depots?
Most nights going home it’s been E400MMCs. It appears a mixture in the morning peak, though.
Dumbarton
267 is a mixture of E200MMCS and E400MMCS. Prefer the train to Hamilton, cheaper and half the time.
Thanks for confirming. Do you know what they are replacing?
The 476** streetlites
Do you know where the StreetLites will be heading?
2 already at Blantyre however they were supposed to be heading to Overtown with the 63*** ones there going to Sheffield but I don’t know if that plan has changed or not will try and find out.
OVER 200 FIRST GLASGOW BUSES NOW EMISSION FREE
www.firstbus.co.uk
OVER 200 FIRST GLASGOW BUSES NOW EMISSION FREE
First Glasgow’s bus fleet will soon have over 200 emission free vehicles, following the delivery of the first new electric buses to the operator’s Scotstoun depot this week.
The first of 50 new electric vehicles will be seen out in service around the city from today (Monday 3rd July) and are set to save over 3,000 tonnes of CO2e per year as they replace older diesel buses.
To accommodate these new zero-emission arrivals to the fleet, a year of significant works in Glasgow’s Scotstoun depot to install necessary infrastructure and 27 dual headed rapid charging points is now complete.
The 50 new electric vehicles, provided by Larbert based vehicle manufacturer Alexander Dennis Ltd, are fitted with market-leading lithium iron phosphate batteries boasting a range of over 370km on a single, three-hour charge.
As well as providing an environmentally friendly way to travel round the city, passengers in Glasgow will also benefit from greater levels of comfort with the new buses, with lower noise levels and full air conditioning fitted throughout.
Duncan Cameron, Managing Director at First Bus Scotland, said: “The arrival of these buses marks the latest in our series of steps to decarbonise our operations as we aim to be emission free by 2035.
“We are incredibly proud to bring more sustainable travel to Glasgow, and I’m sure it will encourage even more people to leave their cars behind in favour of environmentally conscious bus travel that will help to reduce congestion and improve air quality in our city.
“We’re looking forward to hearing feedback from our customers as we continue our investment into greener travel.”
The delivery has been supported by Transport Scotland through its Scottish Zero Emission Bus (ScotZEB) funding, a challenge fund to support the industry’s swift transition to zero emission vehicles and infrastructure.
Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop MSP said: “I was delighted to visit the First depot as one of my first engagements in my new post and see these new electric buses for myself.
“The bus is currently one of the most climate friendly transport choices the public can make, and the Scottish Government is committed to decarbonising the full fleet as we encourage more people to leave their cars at home and choose more sustainable ways to travel.
“Earlier this year we launched the second phase of the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund, with up to £58 million available, and it’s both exciting and encouraging to see the industry rising to the challenge and working with us to tackle the global climate emergency.”
More electric vehicles will also be joining First Bus’s operations further afield, with First Aberdeen depot expected to receive 24 new electric vehicles this summer.
