Stagecoach MCSL - Chester & Wirral Depots

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RE: Stagecoach MCSL - Chester & Wirral Depots

(25/09/2018 17:58)M60lad Wrote:  If it is true that the driver was sent out with just a map to guide him then why didn't the driver refuse to drive the route as surely they've got the option I know driver's at First have refused or let their relevant traffic office know when they've signed on and surely the driver can't lose his job because of this as he was unsure of where he was going.

1> Could this mean an end to deckers on X2? Although surely the decker is still needed for the duty

2> Have Stagecoach got a spare decker that they could send over to Chester while this one is fixed/repaired or will a hire vehicle have to come from Ferryhill Motors?

3> Why would it have to be a write-off? As looking at the picture its only the top deck that's damaged so surely a trip upto Alexander-Dennis to have a new top-deck fitted and the bus wil be like new surely

I very much doubt that this will spell the end of decker's on the X2, as they are required for Helsby High School commitments. There appears to be a trident parked up behind the old goods store so I guess this has been transferred sometime this afternoon, unfortunately couldn't see the fleet number.

Regarding your comment about it being written off or repaired, I guess it comes down to whether the remainder of the vehicle is damaged in anyway or whether it is financially viable to repair it , if its going to cost more to repair the vehicle than its value then its possible it could be written off.

They may decide once an inspection has been made and the chassis is ok, it could become a partial open top bus similar to what East Midlands have done to one of theirs, only time will tell on its future.