Independent Local Bus Companies

[Mayneway]

RE: Independent Local Bus Companies

(12/03/2013 23:24)3111 Wrote:  Just a point that I'd like to make... Is it really about having new buses in a fleet? Personally, I'd rather sit on a well-kept 10-year-old bus (providing that it's low floor, has comfortable and clean seating and flooring, wheelchair space and good suspension) than a brand-new one as new buses are often of a lower quality than well-kept elderly buses! New buses don't assure quality, but older ones that have been refurbished and had plenty of work completed show that the company cares (slightly!) about the quality of their fleet! Age is just a number, in my opinion.

I couldn't agree more. Its not all about having brand new buses, but as you say the quality aspect, but using JPT as an exapmle, they had brand new buses, they even promised their loyal Facebook page more brand new buses - which never came!
Its quite clear that they sacrificed their new modern stylish buses for the sake of winning a bus war with First, then Bluebird. They still have some newish buses, but their visually in poor condition with bits of different coloured door's on and bumpers ect.