Xplore Dundee

[Gingerbus1991]

So what is becoming of Xplore nowadays, not been in dundee for a few years but ever since I’ve seen some photos online where all there buses seem to be running empty!

Do they have any routes worth a mention 5s or 22s maybe or the 28/29s?

 

[Volvodart]

The 28/29 is supposed to be getting the Euro6 conversions funded by the Scottish Government, but when is unknown.

 

[Gingerbus1991]

The 28/29 is supposed to be getting the Euro6 conversions funded by the Scottish Government, but when is unknown.

Apparently lochee rd is an emission hot spot, that would make sense

 

[Gingerbus1991]

I would expect no less of this industry, dundee apparently missing services due to driver shortages, it does not surprize be tbh!

Christine McGlasson setting sail at a good time

 

[winston270twm]

The 28/29 is supposed to be getting the Euro6 conversions funded by the Scottish Government, but when is unknown.

They also have 14 new E400MMc's to (NXWM interior Platinum Spec) due November onwards branded as Emerald's

 

[Gingerbus1991]

They also have 14 new E400MMc's to (NXWM interior Platinum Spec) due November onwards branded as Emerald's

At least xplore are preparing sharply by the looks of it for a potential LEZ.

I’d have thought 400 CITY’s or Gemini’s wouldve been a better option considering that stagey has Volvo’s with MMC bodywork.

Most of there current fleet are volvo anyways

 

[winston270twm]

At least xplore are preparing sharply by the looks of it for a potential LEZ.

I’d have thought 400 CITY’s or Gemini’s wouldve been a better option considering the stagey has B5LH’s with the MMC bodywork.

Most of there current fleet are volvo anyways

NX Group had a 5 year deal with ADL to supply all their new bus requirements, that may expire this year, as I think it was taken out in 2013? They haven't bought any new Volvo buses since 2012/2013 and the were B7RLE's & B5LH respectively.

The intake will see off the last of the Presidents + a few more

 

[Gingerbus1991]

Lookin good for Dundee!!

 

[Gingerbus1991]

I really wish xPlore wouldve simply stuck too this livery, has much more depth that the bright and garish MMC’s.

(Photo borrowed from Google)

 

[route101]

Always thought Dundee had a greater ratio of singles to deckers

 

[RomeoCharlie71]

Xplore Dundee were fined £35,000 by the Traffic Commissioner last Friday for widespread disruption to services throughout September and October.

https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/...ed-for-widespread-disruption-to-bus-services/

Bus operator Xplore Dundee has been punished after driver shortages caused widespread disruption to services in September.

Joan Aitken, Traffic Commissioner for Scotland, handed out a £35,000 fine after a two-and-a-half hour hearing held in Dundee today.

Managing director Christine McGlasson said: “We respect the judgement today of the Traffic Commissioner – we recognise her role in enforcing the highest standards for our customers and public transport passengers throughout Scotland.”

 

[christopherrfc]

Xplore dundee are tweeting a new service will be starting from the 9th of June between Dundee and Edinburgh Airport every 90 minutes.

 

[winston270twm]

Xplore dundee are tweeting a new service will be starting from the 9th of June between Dundee and Edinburgh Airport every 90 minutes.

I understand 4 x Levantes are due at Dundee, possibly from Kings Ferry rather than NX ops.

 

[Gingerbus1991]

So the new airport service is an apparent success, good news then....

 

[Jordan Adam]

So the new airport service is an apparent success, good news then....

Think it's safe to say more than apparent . For now the future of the service is secured until at least December 2020 with bookings currently being taken for between now and then.

 

[bussnapperwm]

The 360 service, which was under review, is expected to end later this year. nx Dundee have drafted papers to pass to the TC to cancel the service

 

[AndrewTaylor95]

What's the set up with the X90 is it bookings only or can you just walk on the service and pay I've noticed a Ticketer and a Vault on the coaches

 

[Jordan Adam]

What's the set up with the X90 is it bookings only or can you just walk on the service and pay I've noticed a Ticketer and a Vault on the coaches

You can just walk up and pay, although there's a higher fare if i recall correctly.

 

[AndrewTaylor95]

Ahh I see, I have saw a good few X90s so far and they have good loads on them

You can just walk up and pay, although there's a higher fare if i recall correctly.

 

[cnjb8]

The 360 service, which was under review, is expected to end later this year. nx Dundee have drafted papers to pass to the TC to cancel the service

Is that the one with the StreetAir?

 

[bussnapperwm]

Is that the one with the StreetAir?

Yeah it is.

https://nxbus.co.uk/dundee/information/service-changes/city-circle-service-360-withdrawal

Following a year-long trial period, and having assessed its performance to-date, Xplore Dundee has drafted registration documents to cancel City Circle service 360 in the autumn. Currently, this is expected to take effect from Sunday 29 September 2019 (with the last day of operation therefore being Saturday 28 September).

The service was launched last year as a brand new venture which we described as a "leap of faith"; one that was dependent on sufficient usage to sustain its operation in the long-term. Although we have initiated the early stages of the cancellation process, we will continue to monitor performance in the meantime. If there is a significant upturn in passenger numbers throughout the summer, we would be delighted to retain the service on a revised basis.

Although this trial has not been the success we had hoped, we won't be afraid to keep trying new things and to introduce innovative ways to get more people out of their cars and onto the bus in future.

 

[RomeoCharlie71]

Yeah it is.

https://nxbus.co.uk/dundee/information/service-changes/city-circle-service-360-withdrawal

*was. The StreetAir lasted no more than a month.

 

[cnjb8]

*was. The StreetAir lasted no more than a month.

Where is it now?

 

[RomeoCharlie71]

Xplore Dundee are expecting the delivery of 9 new Emerald-spec Enviro400 MMC Smart-Hybrids in December, ready to go into service in January. This will allow for the transfer of 9 Enviro400Hs to West Midlands.

 

[overthewater]

Surly Dundee want to update its whole fleet?

 

[winston270twm]

Surly Dundee want to update its whole fleet?

The E400H are unreliable & no longer as environmentally friendly as the Euro 6 Emerald's spec E400MMC's that will be replacing them.

Further of the existing fleet will be receiving Euro 6 exhaust upgrades, whilst there will be a further swap with NXWM that will involve more Euro 6 buses being moved in, older ones leaving.

 

[AndrewTaylor95]

The E200MMCs that came from NXWM are cracking wee buses for scooting about Dundee

 

[RomeoCharlie71]

The E200MMCs that came from NXWM are cracking wee buses for scooting about Dundee

Apart from the fact that they can't be used on the 5/9/10 or 28/29 services due to turning circle issues...

 

[AndrewTaylor95]

Aye your right with that one they aren't the greatest at achieving that particular task, nippy off the mark though the 4 litre Cummins pulling it along is a strong unit

 

[overthewater]

The E400H are unreliable & no longer as environmentally friendly as the Euro 6 Emerald's spec E400MMC's that will be replacing them.

Further of the existing fleet will be receiving Euro 6 exhaust upgrades, whilst they will be a further swap with NXWM that will involve more Euro 6 buses being moved in, older ones leaving.

Thanks for the information.