pillred Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 As per title I have just received an E mail from First bus telling me there are no buses on Monday 26th (Boxing day) so getting to our game could be a bit tricky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 6 minutes ago, pillred said: As per title I have just received an E mail from First bus telling me there are no buses on Monday 26th (Boxing day) so getting to our game could be a bit tricky. Does this include the match day park and ride do you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 1 hour ago, ralphindevon said: Does this include the match day park and ride do you know? 1 hour ago, pillred said: As per title I have just received an E mail from First bus telling me there are no buses on Monday 26th (Boxing day) so getting to our game could be a bit tricky. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted December 8, 2022 Author Share Posted December 8, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, ralphindevon said: Does this include the match day park and ride do you know? It states only the Airport flyers will be operating that day, so daft as it seems it looks like they won't be I'm afraid I have checked both Bris and the Portway and they are definitely not running on Boxing day. Edited December 8, 2022 by pillred Punctuation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 42 minutes ago, CodeRed said: I hate you Butler! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redysteadygo Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 Isn't this always the case for bank holidays? Easter and Boxing day I have always had to get the car out. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 There's never any buses on Boxing Day? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, pillred said: It states only the Airport flyers will be operating that day, so daft as it seems it looks like they won't be I'm afraid. It doesn’t feel like it should even be legal to host a sporting event attracting over 20,000 people in a city with no public transport at all. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, redysteadygo said: Isn't this always the case for bank holidays? Easter and Boxing day I have always had to get the car out. 1 minute ago, exAtyeoMax said: There's never any buses on Boxing Day? I’ve definitely got the match day park and ride from Portway before on Boxing Day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted December 8, 2022 Author Share Posted December 8, 2022 Just now, ralphindevon said: It doesn’t feel like it should even be legal to host a sporting event attracting over 20,000 people in a city with no public transport at all. Madness isn't it, I'm not sure if they don't run on Boxing day usually or it's just this year, but yes it does seem a bit daft. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redysteadygo Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, ralphindevon said: I’ve definitely got the match day park and ride from Portway before on Boxing Day Park and Ride not mentioned in opening post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, redysteadygo said: Park and Ride not mentioned in opening post. No but it has been in nearly every post since. Its been a while since we had a Boxing Day game at Ashton Gate but I did get the P&R for the 2018 fixture v Brentford. I’d be surprised if they’re not running as I guess they’re classed separate to the normal service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 One for Jerry to confirm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted December 8, 2022 Admin Share Posted December 8, 2022 1 hour ago, exAtyeoMax said: There's never any buses on Boxing Day? Correct, apart from one year many years ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted December 8, 2022 Admin Share Posted December 8, 2022 1 hour ago, exAtyeoMax said: There's never any buses on Boxing Day? The X1 ran between Weston and Bristol a few years ago because I can remember being able to get to a home game on my birthday without having to rely on someone to drive 51 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: One for Jerry to confirm. It'll all be announced in the usual pre match update 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted December 8, 2022 Author Share Posted December 8, 2022 1 hour ago, ralphindevon said: No but it has been in nearly every post since. Its been a while since we had a Boxing Day game at Ashton Gate but I did get the P&R for the 2018 fixture v Brentford. I’d be surprised if they’re not running as I guess they’re classed separate to the normal service. They are definitely NOT running that day as of today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 8 hours ago, redysteadygo said: Isn't this always the case for bank holidays? Easter and Boxing day I have always had to get the car out. It never seems to affect the attendance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Thoughtless of the club not to provide the 20k bike racks our lycra masters dictate should be our only method of transport. Use public transport! WHAT PUBLIC TRANSPORT! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Since First Bus took over the running of buses in Bristol they have rarely run buses on Boxing Day. While it is, inconvenient for us who follow sport I can't begrudge bus drivers spending time with their families over Christmas. Years ago I walked from Filton to the Gate but that would be a no go now. In any event I will be spending Christmas in Melksham so will miss the game. Do City have space for 10,000 plus VOI scooters? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 William Buses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sephjnr Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Does that include the AG buses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted December 9, 2022 Author Share Posted December 9, 2022 1 hour ago, sephjnr said: Does that include the AG buses? If they are run by First bus then yes, other company's may have different timetables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger99 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Hello, I can confirm there will be an enhanced service for both Portway and Brislington P&Ride sites on Boxing day fixture against WBA, however AG3 will not operate, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySLO Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Just to confirm that shuttle buses WILL be running for the game against West Brom but arrangements will be different. Details to be released soon. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 4 hours ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: Since First Bus took over the running of buses in Bristol they have rarely run buses on Boxing Day. While it is, inconvenient for us who follow sport I can't begrudge bus drivers spending time with their families over Christmas. Years ago I walked from Filton to the Gate but that would be a no go now. In any event I will be spending Christmas in Melksham so will miss the game. Do City have space for 10,000 plus VOI scooters? You can't be arsed to walk from Melksham?, part timer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 6 hours ago, BTRFTG said: Thoughtless of the club not to provide the 20k bike racks our lycra masters dictate should be our only method of transport. Use public transport! WHAT PUBLIC TRANSPORT! Where there's a will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted December 9, 2022 Author Share Posted December 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, Son of Fred said: Where there's a will He was actually stupid enough to jump from the Eifel tower testing this contraption and yes sadly he died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 6 hours ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: Since First Bus took over the running of buses in Bristol they have rarely run buses on Boxing Day. While it is, inconvenient for us who follow sport I can't begrudge bus drivers spending time with their families over Christmas. Years ago I walked from Filton to the Gate but that would be a no go now. In any event I will be spending Christmas in Melksham so will miss the game. Do City have space for 10,000 plus VOI scooters? I have a memory of a park and ride driver, might have been Boxing Day told us that after his last run he would park the bus in the bus stop and attend the match. so maybe that’s the compromise they’ve reached. They should certainly open the LA P&R for people to park but I doubt it will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 15 minutes ago, ralphindevon said: I have a memory of a park and ride driver, might have been Boxing Day told us that after his last run he would park the bus in the bus stop and attend the match. so maybe that’s the compromise they’ve reached. They should certainly open the LA P&R for people to park but I doubt it will happen. I expect the P&R will be open, Boxing Day shoppers and all that. On no account are you to use it if you are only attending the match though............................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 1 hour ago, pillred said: He was actually stupid enough to jump from the Eifel tower testing this contraption and yes sadly he died. Th-Icarus? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sephjnr Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 4 hours ago, Trigger99 said: Hello, I can confirm there will be an enhanced service for both Portway and Brislington P&Ride sites on Boxing day fixture against WBA, however AG3 will not operate, Brutal. Boxing day cabs gonna rinse everyone from Temple Meads / the centre. Like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 38 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: I expect the P&R will be open, Boxing Day shoppers and all that. On no account are you to use it if you are only attending the match though............................................... Pillred has said there are no buses on Boxing Day so presumably it’ll be closed. Not that I’d dream of parking there and walking to the ground of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 10 minutes ago, sephjnr said: Brutal. Boxing day cabs gonna rinse everyone from Temple Meads / the centre. Like me. As nobody will be arriving by train I suppose there won’t be as many as normal on that service but you’d think they’d lay on at least one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted December 9, 2022 Author Share Posted December 9, 2022 5 hours ago, Trigger99 said: Hello, I can confirm there will be an enhanced service for both Portway and Brislington P&Ride sites on Boxing day fixture against WBA, however AG3 will not operate, Where did you get that from? unless they have changed their mind today, yesterday the information was no buses including P&R Boxing day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 9 minutes ago, ralphindevon said: Pillred has said there are no buses on Boxing Day so presumably it’ll be closed. Not that I’d dream of parking there and walking to the ground of course! Quite right too! It would be very wrong to take advantage like that! Mind you, if no buses are running it will probably be locked anyway - God forbid a huge area of off street parking that`s not being used could be made available for those that need it. More than me job`s worth mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger99 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Hi I work for First and I am responsible for the management of the AG services. It's true the standard Park&Ride to Broadmead is not operating but the AG service will run from 1230 with last departure from Portway & Brislington at 1430 with a 10/15 minute frequency. AG3 from Temple Meads will not operate as there is a train strike planned that day. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 32 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Quite right too! It would be very wrong to take advantage like that! Mind you, if no buses are running it will probably be locked anyway - God forbid a huge area of off street parking that`s not being used could be made available for those that need it. More than me job`s worth mate. If you made a film of it on Boxing Day of all the cars fighting for on street parking, parking on verges, getting parking fines and then showed an empty locked 1500 space car park just down the road, people just wouldn’t believe it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 They said this week that there's a massive shortage of bus drivers around Bristol, and that many routes etc are being cancelled. The laughable thing is, they said it was compounded because the bus drivers they had, couldn't get into work because there were no buses. You literally couldn't make it up. Why the hell do we put up with this shit. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Remember quite a few years ago. I walked from my house to Ashton Gate on Boxing Day which to me a good 2 hours. Walk the Xmas dinner off and all that. Got to Bedminster had a couple of refreshments. Got in the ground absolutely pissed down and the game got called off after delaying the kick off. Watford I think 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 On 08/12/2022 at 19:44, pillred said: As per title I have just received an E mail from First bus telling me there are no buses on Monday 26th (Boxing day) so getting to our game could be a bit tricky. The point of no return! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 1 hour ago, sephjnr said: Brutal. Boxing day cabs gonna rinse everyone from Temple Meads / the centre. Like me. That’s Unions for you,power to the people or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 41 minutes ago, spudski said: They said this week that there's a massive shortage of bus drivers around Bristol, and that many routes etc are being cancelled. The laughable thing is, they said it was compounded because the bus drivers they had, couldn't get into work because there were no buses. You literally couldn't make it up. Why the hell do we put up with this shit. We never had this problem with City Line did we? The other week during half term I was screwed twice in the same day by WorstBus, two buses didn't turn up as expected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Lanterne Rouge said: I expect the P&R will be open, Boxing Day shoppers and all that. On no account are you to use it if you are only attending the match though............................................... Pretty certain the Long Ashton Park and Ride is closed on all Bank Holidays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 38 minutes ago, Ronnie Sinclair said: We never had this problem with City Line did we? The other week during half term I was screwed twice in the same day by WorstBus, two buses didn't turn up as expected I think the whole thing is bullshit mate. There are plenty of unemployed people. Low skilled people came across pre Brexit and got jobs driving buses. Yet they keep blaming lack of drivers for a few years now. There are plenty of people that are able to drive buses in this country. In saying that...from a personal perspective...the last thing I'd want to do is spend time on public transport. It's either empty, late, or full beyond capacity. Then you get the idiots you have to share space with. Public transport is like an ambulance...it's the last thing you want to be in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Trigger99 said: Hi I work for First and I am responsible for the management of the AG services. It's true the standard Park&Ride to Broadmead is not operating but the AG service will run from 1230 with last departure from Portway & Brislington at 1430 with a 10/15 minute frequency. AG3 from Temple Meads will not operate as there is a train strike planned that day. Was there due to be trains on boxing day then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted December 9, 2022 Admin Share Posted December 9, 2022 11 hours ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: Since First Bus took over the running of buses in Bristol they have rarely run buses on Boxing Day. While it is, inconvenient for us who follow sport I can't begrudge bus drivers spending time with their families over Christmas. Years ago I walked from Filton to the Gate but that would be a no go now. In any event I will be spending Christmas in Melksham so will miss the game. Do City have space for 10,000 plus VOI scooters? You're assuming that all bus drivers want they day off I'd bet a number would work if possible and then you delve into those that don't celebrate Christmas 56 minutes ago, weepywall said: Was there due to be trains on boxing day then ? No Never trains Christmas day or boxing day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redysteadygo Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 1 hour ago, spudski said: I think the whole thing is bullshit mate. There are plenty of unemployed people. Low skilled people came across pre Brexit and got jobs driving buses. Yet they keep blaming lack of drivers for a few years now. There are plenty of people that are able to drive buses in this country. In saying that...from a personal perspective...the last thing I'd want to do is spend time on public transport. It's either empty, late, or full beyond capacity. Then you get the idiots you have to share space with. Public transport is like an ambulance...it's the last thing you want to be in. Oi, I use the buses regularly to get to the Gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 8 minutes ago, redysteadygo said: Oi, I use the buses regularly to get to the Gate. I did as well for a season. I'll stand by my statement. It was full of inconsiderate people...not all...but when stuck on a bus with them , you can't get away from them. Public transport is a nightmare in this country. Its broken... doesn't work half the time...and when it does, you have no choice on the people you have to share it with. Who wants to be sat next to a bloke eating a rotisserie chicken like an apple, whilst listening to some woman with no social awareness talking on the phone loudly about her fanny problems to some nurse!!! Everytime it's like an episode from little Britain 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cityboy1954 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 3 hours ago, Red Army 75 said: Remember quite a few years ago. I walked from my house to Ashton Gate on Boxing Day which to me a good 2 hours. Walk the Xmas dinner off and all that. Got to Bedminster had a couple of refreshments. Got in the ground absolutely pissed down and the game got called off after delaying the kick off. Watford I think Remember that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 18 hours ago, Son of Fred said: Where there's a will Ah, French. Is that where Arsene Wenger took inspiration for that touchline coat he wear to don? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redysteadygo Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 18 hours ago, spudski said: I did as well for a season. I'll stand by my statement. It was full of inconsiderate people...not all...but when stuck on a bus with them , you can't get away from them. Public transport is a nightmare in this country. Its broken... doesn't work half the time...and when it does, you have no choice on the people you have to share it with. Who wants to be sat next to a bloke eating a rotisserie chicken like an apple, whilst listening to some woman with no social awareness talking on the phone loudly about her fanny problems to some nurse!!! Everytime it's like an episode from little Britain I couldn't agree with you more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerox6060 Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 On 08/12/2022 at 19:51, ralphindevon said: Does this include the match day park and ride do you know? Long Ashton Park and Ride will be shut if anyone uses that parking etc . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkwaymom Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 On 09/12/2022 at 20:58, spudski said: I think the whole thing is bullshit mate. There are plenty of unemployed people. Low skilled people came across pre Brexit and got jobs driving buses. Yet they keep blaming lack of drivers for a few years now. There are plenty of people that are able to drive buses in this country. In saying that...from a personal perspective...the last thing I'd want to do is spend time on public transport. It's either empty, late, or full beyond capacity. Then you get the idiots you have to share space with. Public transport is like an ambulance...it's the last thing you want to be in. If bus wages stay a lot lower than HGV wages it will always be hard to recruit bus drivers. If you can pass the test and medical for one you probably can the other. And driving a lorry you rarely get too much grief from the load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Parkwaymom said: If bus wages stay a lot lower than HGV wages it will always be hard to recruit bus drivers. If you can pass the test and medical for one you probably can the other. And driving a lorry you rarely get too much grief from the load. At £27,000 a year, for 37 hours work plus benefits for all the family. ie £6 all day travel on trains etc...you have to ask yourself why there are people who are capable of doing the job sat at home all day doing nothing. I think your last sentence is very valid though Dealing with the public in this country, on the bus...nightmare. https://www.firstgroupcareers.com/vacancy/first-bus-bus-driver-018907-uk-bus---bristol-hengrove/18937/description/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Well that makes getting to the game and home again a massive ball-ache. Usually I get a Uber to the game and get back on a couple of busses, would imagine the cost of cabs is going to be high because of the lack of alternatives and I don't like the idea of a sober Christmas. So, the question is... If I write to Santa and ask for a bicycle for Christmas, have I left it too late for him to get my letter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 I'll be in Essex watching Chelmsford Vs Braintree. I'd rather be moaning about how I'm getting to the Gate, but them the breaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 On 09/12/2022 at 18:42, Davefevs said: Th-Icarus? Thick pillock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Fortunately with Nige there's ALWAYS a bus. You're either on it, off it or under it. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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