Diamond Bus North West

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RE: Diamond Bus North West

(10/10/2019 12:31)Winston Wrote:  PC0004417 Standard National
DIAMOND BUS (NORTH WEST) LIMITED
Public Inquiry (80276) to be held at The Public Inquiry Room (Warrington), WA3 2SH, Suite 4, Stone Cross Place, Stone Cross Lane North, Golborne, Warrington, on 13 November 2019 commencing at 14:00 PC0004417 SN DIAMOND BUS (NORTH WEST) LIMITED Director(s): ROBERT ANTHONY DUNN, SIMON LEE DUNN, KIM TAYLOR, MATTHEW PAUL RAWLINSON WESTON STREET, BOLTON, BL3 2AW
S17 - Consideration of disciplinary action under Section 17 (The Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981)
S26 - Consideration of disciplinary action under Section 26 (The Transport Act 1985)
S28 - Consideration of disciplinary action under Section 28 (The Transport Act 1985) Sch.3 - Consideration of Transport Managers Repute under Schedule 3 (The Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981)

Publication: N&P North West of England(2884), Notice of PI to be held
Date: 09 Oct 2019

Presume this is in relation to failure to operate services, rather than anything maintenance related?

Still say a major recruitment drive could relieve staffing issues. Suggest a concerted effort to resolve the issue before 13/11/2019 might go someway towards a more positive outcome. Lets not forget the pay issue was resolved when Diamond took over Bolton pay went up there and for there own existing staff, some of which had around a 24% pay rise from minimum wage levels. Presume other things are the reason such as Atherton drivers not being able to get used to the systems of a proper large depot system for example? Also maybe First drivers can't get used to systems that Diamond have, lets not forget its been a big change for all.

As we aim into recession staff shortages surely should ease, as some people will are willing to work rather than earn nothing? Incidentally on the subject of former Yourbus vehicles 33028 BF62 JYU is operating on the 582 in Yourbus livery and is out now on service.