RollingJ Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Just now, Irene Swaine said: Yes, compared to other bus stations, Sheffield does have a low number of coach services. Some of the day excursions pick up outside The Penny Black pub, which is a shame when there is a purpose built station next door. The reason for the lack of coach companies using E5-E9 has been given - a couple of times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Swaine Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, RollingJ said: The reason for the lack of coach companies using E5-E9 has been given - a couple of times. Some of them need to be reserved for Rail Replacement coaches, as there is currently no where else to put them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest busdriver1 Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Irene Swaine said: Yes, compared to other bus stations, Sheffield does have a low number of coach services. Some of the day excursions pick up outside The Penny Black pub, which is a shame when there is a purpose built station next door. Why not ask SYPTE / SYMCA how much they charge coaches to drop off and pick up in the bus station and you will have your answer Edited October 28, 2023 by busdriver1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Swaine Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Just now, busdriver1 said: Why not ask SYPTE / SYMCA how much they charge coaches to drop off and pick up in the bus station and you will have your answer The answer to what, I didn't have a question? They charge a considerable amount and are very strict about how long a bus can be on the stand, even where the driver changes his destination blind. They are watching and moaning at any given opportunity, which is why when a bus arrives late, the driver sometimes has no choice but to let passengers on without taking fares, so that TSY don't get uppity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollingJ Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, Irene Swaine said: Some of them need to be reserved for Rail Replacement coaches, as there is currently no where else to put them. The coach operators don't hang around for long - just long enough to load and go, and rail replacements don't either - I'm sure they could work round each other. 1 minute ago, busdriver1 said: Why not ask SYPTE / SYMCA how much they charge coaches to drop off and pick up in the bus station and you will have your answer I keep making the point, but it is ignored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meltman Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Just now, Irene Swaine said: The answer to what, I didn't have a question? They charge a considerable amount and are very strict about how long a bus can be on the stand, even where the driver changes his destination blind. They are watching and moaning at any given opportunity, which is why when a bus arrives late, the driver sometimes has no choice but to let passengers on without taking fares, so that TSY don't get uppity. How much is "a considerable amount ' so we can understand the situation better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollingJ Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Irene Swaine said: The answer to what, I didn't have a question? They charge a considerable amount and are very strict about how long a bus can be on the stand, even where the driver changes his destination blind. They are watching and moaning at any given opportunity, which is why when a bus arrives late, the driver sometimes has no choice but to let passengers on without taking fares, so that TSY don't get uppity. Why coach operators don't use the Interchange, maybe? And what gave you the idea they are 'very strict' - there are no SYMCA staff visible on the platforms - or anywhere else, for that matter, and I've seen buses standing for 45 minutes+ - with no driver in sight. Edited October 28, 2023 by RollingJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Swaine Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Just now, Meltman said: How much is "a considerable amount ' so we can understand the situation better. I don't know, but a lot more than other bus stations which have more services. I have heard it is off-putting for bus companies. The precise amount will be commercial sensitive information and not disclosed publicly. 1 minute ago, RollingJ said: Why coach operators don't use the Interchange, maybe? Cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollingJ Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, Irene Swaine said: I don't know, but a lot more than other bus stations which have more services. I have heard it is off-putting for bus companies. The precise amount will be commercial sensitive information and not disclosed publicly. Cost. Your diploma has come up trumps. 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Swaine Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, RollingJ said: And what gave you the idea they are 'very strict' - there are no SYMCA staff visible on the platforms - or anywhere else, for that matter, and I've seen buses standing for 45 minutes+ - with no driver in sight. Drivers have told me. They do have a PTE inspector at all South Yorkshire Interchanges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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