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The Volvos were used in an event at Millbrook vehicle testing centre, unfortunately I don’t know where that is, and we’re due to return to Worcester before being transferred to I assume will be Bristol.

We’ve got around 10 at the moment.

I start at 6.30 in the morning, so I should be lucky and get a bus, don’t think the 7.30 starters will be as lucky!

With the extra services starting, and quite a lot of deckers not yet ready for service, Monday will be quite interesting!!!

There is a new training vehicle at Worcester, I think it is 69320, but don't quote me on this, and it has Leicester legal lettering. Unsure if this is a temporary or permanent transfer, but Worcester's usual bus has a number of defects, and may not be worth spending any money on it.

Padmore Streets wash hasn’t worked since January. Its replacement has been authorised and it will be in the same location as present, but will be covered so that the adjacent walkway will be dry.

There are only 4 Streetlites left at Worcester - if they are your favourite - there must be someone who likes them - better get a ride soon, they should all be gone by next week. I’m currently enjoying driving E200’s, 300’s and 400’s - had 33670 on 2 Catshills today, wonderful, topped the bank past ...

47610 has already departed for Swansea.

Ironically, there IS an hourly Malvern service this Sunday is association with the Worcester show - unfortunately details are only available on the FirstBus app so very few potential passengers are unaware of this!

I was on the Clifton Corridor today, and there is no way a decker could operate on this service. The trees, especially around Ham Bridge, are extremely low, and my E200 was hitting quite a few of them. If a decker is operated, it will soon find its way to Weston-super-Mud, on their open top service!

If any damage occurs on Salt Road vehicles, repairs are undertaken, but it is not worth putting the branding back as they are all going to Cymru shortly. I have been told that all the transfers of vehicles between FMR and Cymru are due to be completed by September 1st, ready for the amended timetabl...