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#41
Photo of the Month / Re: Photo of the Year - Round ...
Last post by Barry Drive - December 17, 2024, 09:41:30 AMOne day left to vote. While it might not change the outcome, a few more people voting would be appreciated.
#42
Routes and Timetables / Re: Route / Timetable discussi...
Last post by L94UBbusfan - December 16, 2024, 07:04:52 PMQuote from: Barry Drive on December 16, 2024, 09:03:45 AMthere was no mention in last year's budget of any new services to Jacka (or anywhere else). In the past, new services do get included in the budget as they require additional resources.
I'm curious what exactly a "new service" means. Does it mean a completely new route (eg: 53 for Moncreiff back in 2018) or does it mean a diversion from a current route (eg: 31 extension to Lawson). If it means the latter, it shouldn't require too many, if any, additional resources in order to operate, since current routes could just be modified. Perhaps TC is waiting for a certain population milestone before instating any new services.
#43
Fleet / Re: Bus Discussion (2019-)
Last post by Sylvan Loves Buses - December 16, 2024, 11:00:08 AMWas just looking at the fleet list to configure my new bus logging book for next year. I noticed 322 is said to have been removed in April-ish. Could've sworn I saw that the other day though. I don't know, maybe I'm getting confused with 321. Haven't been riding any of these so it's starting to get confusing.
#44
Routes and Timetables / Re: Route / Timetable discussi...
Last post by Barry Drive - December 16, 2024, 09:03:45 AMQuote from: L94UBbusfan on December 14, 2024, 05:03:56 PMdoes anyone know if/when there will be a network revision?The next network/timetable change will occur when Woden Depot opens next year.
The details of what will change haven't been announced, but there was no mention in last year's budget of any new services to Jacka (or anywhere else). In the past, new services do get included in the budget as they require additional resources.
#45
Fleet / Re: TC and the Volvo B5RLEH
Last post by Cutepattern1098 - December 15, 2024, 10:59:09 AMQuote from: AnotherBusDriver on December 11, 2024, 10:40:42 PMExcuse my ignorance but based on the description the newer scanias have a rectangular pop-out just under the park brake that has caught me off guard twice now by being popped out and preventing movement. Is that not the same thing?
The Brohms brake only pops out if the air pressure in the system is too low.
#46
Fleet / Re: Bus Discussion (2019-)
Last post by L94UBbusfan - December 14, 2024, 05:06:18 PMQuote from: Snorzac on December 13, 2024, 06:09:38 PMBased on their reliability, that would be a very poor procurement option
What issues do they face regarding reliability? I'm aware there was some issue with 750 which required the tow truck back when they entered service, but I haven't heard of any problems since. Does it have something to do with the lengthy delays regarding their entry into service?
#47
Routes and Timetables / Re: Route / Timetable discussi...
Last post by L94UBbusfan - December 14, 2024, 05:03:56 PMI've also seen a bus which goes down Baldwin Drive most mornings with Corin Forrest or Uriarra Village on the desto. Not sure what the point of doing it is, apart from amusement and confusing people.
Also while I remember, does anyone know if/when there will be a network revision? It's been nearly 2 years since there's been any major changes. Bus stop markings have been in the new section of Jacka for months now, with residencies going up quickly it might be a good idea to instate a bus service sooner rather than later.
Also while I remember, does anyone know if/when there will be a network revision? It's been nearly 2 years since there's been any major changes. Bus stop markings have been in the new section of Jacka for months now, with residencies going up quickly it might be a good idea to instate a bus service sooner rather than later.
#48
Routes and Timetables / Re: Route / Timetable discussi...
Last post by triumph - December 14, 2024, 01:15:10 PMA few weeks ago - school holidays? Time of day? (Can't find meta data.) A very slight possibility it was for a holiday childrens' activity returning them to Uriarra. Most of these specials seen however seem to be CDC/Deans operated.
The image does highlight the discrimination in public transport for places like Uriarra Village, Tharwa, Hall, Botanical Gardens, National Museum, Arboretum, Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, etc. (Noting limited private services to Hall and rather expensively some attractions, and the arrangement with CDC for Oaks Estate.)
The image does highlight the discrimination in public transport for places like Uriarra Village, Tharwa, Hall, Botanical Gardens, National Museum, Arboretum, Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, etc. (Noting limited private services to Hall and rather expensively some attractions, and the arrangement with CDC for Oaks Estate.)
#49
Routes and Timetables / Re: Route / Timetable discussi...
Last post by Barry Drive - December 14, 2024, 09:30:44 AM(A) off-topic, but can't find anywhere else suitable for it
(B) I modified the post because "[img]" can only be used for images hosted on a website with .jpg extensions -- such as postimages.org
(C) as to why it exists - just like the old roller blind signs, the digital destination file contains a selection of localities in case they are needed for special event services.
The driver of this bus must be amused by using inappropriate signs.
(B) I modified the post because "[img]" can only be used for images hosted on a website with .jpg extensions -- such as postimages.org
(C) as to why it exists - just like the old roller blind signs, the digital destination file contains a selection of localities in case they are needed for special event services.
The driver of this bus must be amused by using inappropriate signs.
#50
Routes and Timetables / Re: Route / Timetable discussi...
Last post by Bus It - December 14, 2024, 09:03:48 AMClick here for image
A few weeks ago I was driving down Cohen Street when I noticed a Steertag displaying 'Uriarra Village' on its desto. I have no idea why it's even programmed in there let alone displaying it? I mean it's way out down past the Cotter and I highly doubt it's steertag approved. Anyone got any ideas?
A few weeks ago I was driving down Cohen Street when I noticed a Steertag displaying 'Uriarra Village' on its desto. I have no idea why it's even programmed in there let alone displaying it? I mean it's way out down past the Cotter and I highly doubt it's steertag approved. Anyone got any ideas?