Transdev Blazefield

[WY Bus Spotter]

I wonder if Harry's secretly a bit of an enthusias lol. I remember operating lighting for a First Bus awards event a few years ago and he was hosting that. He's a very nice gentleman, unlike some other well known names.

Though I was sat there watching them congratulate themselves on how amazing they are whilst thinking every First bus I had gone for that week hadn't shown up.

 

[RustySpoons]

You’ll find they’ve got Harry Gration in to be the main host.

https://mobile.twitter.com/alextransdev/status/1469377277842665476

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Wonder why they've gone for two hosts? You'd think they'd just stick with Harry considering his local connections and (probably) much lower appearance fee...

 

[JetBlast]

It looks like Transdev have a Routemaster on the York Sightseeing Tour.

Transdev RMC1510 510CLT

On loan to Yorkshire Coastliner is 510CLT for couple of trips on the City Sightseeing tour to raise funds for a local charity

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On loan to Yorkshire Coastliner is 510CLT for couple of trips on the City Sightseeing tour to raise funds for a local charity

Credit: lowdekka

 

[Andyh82]

Rosso are making some changes from the 2nd January

Lake Line 457 reduced from half hourly to hourly
Trax 467/468 normally every 10 mins, currently every 15 mins, will be reduced to every 20 mins

Minor changes on Bury Bolts B1 and seven school services will pass to First Greater Manchester

They say they are temporary changes due to the driver shortage

From 2 January, we're introducing some changes to our buses.

Check new timetables here to plan your journey with us.

www.transdevbus.co.uk

 

[Devon Sunset]

Wonder why they've gone for two hosts? You'd think they'd just stick with Harry considering his local connections and (probably) much lower appearance fee...

Maybe so big Frank can use his “You know what I mean ‘arry” catchphrase.

 

[noddingdonkey]

Those Boxing Day services are likely to be PTE sponsored in West Yorkshire, as they have done for many years now

 

[61653 HTAFC]

Those Boxing Day services are likely to be PTE sponsored in West Yorkshire, as they have done for many years now

Yeah, the hourly Denby Dale service (82, 233, D1) on Boxing Day has run for years. Fair enough for Transdev to publicise it though- I was previously a branding skeptic but the Denby Darts thing has definitely (or rather, anecdotally) led to people using the bus instead of driving.

 

[Deerfold]

Those Boxing Day services are likely to be PTE sponsored in West Yorkshire, as they have done for many years now

They are (including the new £1 single fare this year).

I've thought the 36 was commercial though they seem to be doing £1 fares along the whole route.

The first 72 from Bradford usually runs with 2 duplicates joining it along the route but this year appears to just have 1.

 

[Andyh82]

They are (including the new £1 single fare this year).

I've thought the 36 was commercial though they seem to be doing £1 fares along the whole route.

The first 72 from Bradford usually runs with 2 duplicates joining it along the route but this year appears to just have 1.

They are running some trips additionally as service X6 this year at the start and end of the days service

 

[Deerfold]

They are running some trips additionally as service X6 this year at the start and end of the days service

That would cover it. One 5 minutes before the first 72 and one 10 minutes later.

 

[43055]

Alex Hornby has posted on twitter about what to expect in 2022:
twitter link

Things to look forward to in 2022 (1/2)

an enhanced colleague facility @keighleybus

more new routes, improvements to fleet & facilities @rossobus Rochdale

more fleet replacement @teampennine, new look at Elland depot inc customer services hub both here & at Intack

twitter link 2

Things to look forward to in 2022 (2/2)

Full renewal of our school & college bus fleet
@harrogatebus

Deal to bring 71 new electric buses to our region will hopefully be approved!

The return of our #AmazingAwards

Two more @TheAcademyTalk centres #HappyNewYear

 

[RustySpoons]

Interesting that there's no mention of Burnley on there, I thought the B10BLEs may have been due for replacement on the local services this year. I wonder if they're waiting on the electric buses bid to be approved before making any decisions of fleet renewals/cascades?

 

[M60lad]

I wonder whether the new routes at Rossobus Rochdale have anything to do with the TfGM Tenders coming up in April?

 

[rishtonlad]

I noticed last night that they seem to be continuing with the 1 pound fares after 7pm as I though these were coming to an end on 31st December.

 

[LiIo75]

I noticed last night that they seem to be continuing with the 1 pound fares after 7pm as I though these were coming to an end on 31st December.

Diamond Northwest have also continued with their £1 evening fares

 

[_toommm_]

I noticed last night that they seem to be continuing with the 1 pound fares after 7pm as I though these were coming to an end on 31st December.

As have the various airport buses at Leeds Bradford.

 

[Deerfold]

As have the various airport buses at Leeds Bradford.

Yes. As they're Transdev, I'd be surprised if they were any different.

 

[Geeves]

I followed a Rosso TRAX liveried 64 plate Streetlite as far as the Woodhead Road (Glossop) on Thursday afternoon, transferring east?

 

[61653 HTAFC]

I followed a Rosso TRAX liveried 64 plate Streetlite as far as the Woodhead Road (Glossop) on Thursday afternoon, transferring east?

Where would this have come from? An unusual route to Waterloo (presumably) from anywhere other than the Peak District or Potteries.

 

[RustySpoons]

A lot of the bigger engineering/mechanical work and bodywork repairs tend to be outsourced now. There's a chance it could have been having work done nearby and been out on a test drive possibly.

 

[Manclad83]

I followed a Rosso TRAX liveried 64 plate Streetlite as far as the Woodhead Road (Glossop) on Thursday afternoon, transferring east?

Rosso do at least one school run around the Longdendale area.

 

[Twb1979]

Does anyone know what the next round of investments are at next at Team Pennine?

I know that another Optare YJ10 EZF has been refurbished but still retains the orange destos, but since the arrival of the Mellors things have been very stagnant.

With all the loans currently assigned to the TP fleet there’s clearly a vehicle shortage.

 

[SCH117X]

Probably a lot rides on on electric vehicle bids they have in and if successful consequential shuffling of fleets. Its not usual for Transdev Blazefield fleets to be multi coloured whilst matters evolve.

 

[Bwsbro]

Mr Hornby has just tweeted to say that former Nottingham City Transport vehicles have been purchased in order to upgrade school buses across the network.

Photos attached in the tweet show Enviro 200 - YX13AEK, YX13BNZ and Omnidekka YR10BDU

https://twitter.com/alextransdev/status/1486262231495065602?s=21

Incoming! We are updating our school fleet and withdrawing older vehicles to make way for these really smart and well maintained ultra low emission buses from our friends @NCT_Buses.

Full repaint and refurbishment to follow before they hit the streets of the north.

 

[JetBlast]

Mr Hornby has just tweeted to say that former Nottingham City Transport vehicles have been purchased in order to upgrade school buses across the network.

Photos attached in the tweet show Enviro 200 - YX13AEK, YX13BNZ and Omnidekka YR10BDU

https://twitter.com/alextransdev/status/1486262231495065602?s=21

What are they likely to replace please?

 

[Deerfold]

I wonder if Transdev should consider updating their timetables to remove journeys which almost never run.
So far as I can tell the 0728 from Keighley to Leeds last ran on the 6th January. Since 5 September 2021, I doubt it has run 10 times. When introduced it plugged a large gap in the 60 timetable, but the bus before was moved a little earlier and the one after a little later so now there's usually an even bigger gap. Annoyingly for those not going far on it, the 0735 662 is often cancelled too.
I'd catch it 2 or three times a week if it ran.

 

[Bwsbro]

What are they likely to replace please?

He previously tweeted that the Harrogate school fleet is going through through a full fleet renewal.

Additionally of course, with new routes being introduced at Rosso and Low Emission Zones coming into force in Manchester and possibly Leeds, Replacment vehicles may also be required

 

[vla50]

Mr Hornby has just tweeted to say that former Nottingham City Transport vehicles have been purchased in order to upgrade school buses across the network.

Photos attached in the tweet show Enviro 200 - YX13AEK, YX13BNZ and Omnidekka YR10BDU

https://twitter.com/alextransdev/status/1486262231495065602?s=21

Would the Enviro 200s be used to replace the ancient B10s operated by Keighley Bus Company? Must say they do look a bit modern for that type of work.

 

[Murray J]

Would the Enviro 200s be used to replace the ancient B10s operated by Keighley Bus Company? Must say they do look a bit modern for that type of work.

apparently they're for Team Pennine. Can't remember where I saw it but also worth noting the WYIS Transdev fleet list also lists them as for team pennine.

 

[Scotrail88]

apparently they're for Team Pennine. Can't remember where I saw it but also worth noting the WYIS Transdev fleet list also lists them as for team pennine.

Do we know how many in total are coming?

Only 3 in the picture but hopefully a larger quantity overall.