[Archive] Arriva North West - Birkenhead Depot

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RE: Arriva North West - Birkenhead Depot

(23/08/2013 17:34)R557 ABA Wrote:  Generally the buses allocated to the 492/495 have either got a minor defect or generally they are part of the rail replacement/private hire fleet so that they can easily be taken off if they break down or that they know they've got a private hire contract to fulfill later that day.

It does sound a waste, but it makes logical sense as they can easily take the buses off at the depot, rather than having to send another bus out elsewhere to replace something with a tachograph if it is needed for a private hire.

Correct, I also believe if theyre short on buses, vehicles which are due for their monthly safety inspection that day will be put onto the 492/5 so that when another vehicle off the road for whatever reason becomes available for service, it can be sent out in its place and the vehicle already on the road can be taken off for its inspection/service.