Diamond Bus North West

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RE: Diamond Bus North West

(14/08/2020 21:29)Mrboo Wrote:  If your spending big money all on finance how much more does it cost to have window guard when there over hanging trees on some routes like one of the layby of number 8 route a reason there open stopper should of not been on that route. Takes 1 passanger to get hert
It was not a investment as they did not buy any buses from first a bus firm without buses is a what? It far better to buy or get finance for new buses as they come with Warranty and lower running costs. And having 1 type saves on having to keep stock for many bus types. Look at Blackpool Transport was a great move cost them more but means buses are always looked after and so sell 2nd hand for more. So does it cost them more as they have fix costs and with a town of new buses looks smart to bus users after the sheds they been running great for us mind you to get many bus types.

I sort of understand what you’re getting at, maybe articulate it better so that others understand the angle you are coming from.

I’m sure the powers that be at Diamond have costed everything out in terms of their investments and maybe they thought they don’t need tree guards. Maybe Wrights have changed the construction so that these guards are not needed anymore. Have you maybe thought of that? They probably haven’t, but we should always think about these sort of scenarios rather than just jumped to our own conclusions and pick faults.

Not sure where you are coming from saying it’s not an investment just because they didn’t buy the fleet from first. They had to shell out £5m+ for the depot and plant together with lease costs etc so in my view it’s definitely an investment. Having a 128 new buses will ensure the fleet is more standardised than it is now too which will help greatly with running costs. But I’m sure ‘enthusiasts’ will still find fault in whatever the company does ???????? Standard these days if anyone dislikes any sort of improvement!