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RE: Howards/Springfield - iMarkeh - 17/10/2017 18:55
(17/10/2017 13:35)quahogbuscompany Wrote: There is still a 53 service at 0931 from Collins Green to Westbrook, returning at 1152.
There was a B52/53 which started as a 53 from Westbrook but then went into Omega and turned into a B52. It was an odd trip.
RE: Howards/Springfield - Jack - 17/10/2017 19:18
Who are MP Travel? Saw an ALX400 today in Howards livery with MP Travel (i think) names at Lowton Lane Head.
RE: Howards/Springfield - Valandil - 18/10/2017 04:39
What I do think is a good move is extending the 53 to Collins Green, like the old 33A and 29 before that, as it's only around an extra minute on the trip and might get a couple of extra passengers.
Anyone used to be able to travel on the B52 between Westbrook/Gemini and Burtonwood only (the last stop for public use was Alder Lane).
It's a shame that that seems to have stopped now, with only the 53 serving Westbrook/Gemini, but I do understand that it probably wasn't a great money-spinner.
RE: Howards/Springfield - knutstransport - 18/10/2017 09:07
(17/10/2017 19:18)jcksmnr Wrote: Who are MP Travel? Saw an ALX400 today in Howards livery with MP Travel (i think) names at Lowton Lane Head.
http://www.mptravel.org/index.php/fleet
According to the domain registration Gary Mcallister of UKBPG, Hull registered the domain. However, UKBPG has been dissolved: https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/officers/chGPum-wAhVCTEoYjgEq_DwbHb8/appointments
RE: Howards/Springfield - ant17612 - 18/10/2017 10:32
(18/10/2017 09:07)knutstransport Wrote: http://www.mptravel.org/index.php/fleet
According to the domain registration Gary Mcallister of UKBPG, Hull registered the domain. However, UKBPG has been dissolved: https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/officers/chGPum-wAhVCTEoYjgEq_DwbHb8/appointments
Their's a link between the companies as Gaz (Gary) used to drive for Howards, un-aware if still does. MP Travel work is mainly rail replacement contracts in Manchester and London, some school contracts I think as well but not sure.
The following are on the books of MP Travel, again with the link it's unsurprising that some vehicles have been passed down from Howards;
K573RRH Ld On/ NC Palatine
T728OEF MAN/ Ar ALX300 (This is technically preserved but has been used on contracts in the past)
V25HOW (V740EWV) Vo B10M/ Bf Axial
X111HOW (X446FGP) DAF DB250/ Ar ALX400
LK03GMF Vo B7TL/ Pn President
YTH756 (FJ56KUB) Vo B12B/ Vo 9700
RE: Howards/Springfield - Jack - 18/10/2017 18:37
Saw the ALX400 again today, think it was a Winstanley College service.
RE: Howards/Springfield - Nicholas - 19/10/2017 05:54
(18/10/2017 09:07)knutstransport Wrote: http://www.mptravel.org/index.php/fleet
According to the domain registration Gary Mcallister of UKBPG, Hull registered the domain. However, UKBPG has been dissolved: https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/officers/chGPum-wAhVCTEoYjgEq_DwbHb8/appointments
MP is McAllister-Partridge, Gary's surname.
RE: Howards/Springfield - buses7675 - 23/10/2017 01:20
Howard's MetroCity noted on this service on Sunday, saw it leaving Mann Island at 1755
RE: Howards/Springfield - RedPanda - 25/10/2017 13:11
X111HOW is on B52
RE: Howards/Springfield - quahogbuscompany - 30/11/2017 19:17
(25/10/2017 13:11)RedPanda Wrote: X111HOW is on B52
New are 3 Transbus Tridents LX03BXS, BYA and OSB bought from Ensignbus. OSB is in fleet livery whereas BXS and BYA are still in red. All have had their London destinations removed and LED blinds fitted.