City bus scheme for home games - bus tracking (P91)

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Hi everyone,

I just wanted to introduce myself – I’m working at TfGM on the bus scheme and thought it worthwhile to update you on a few things ahead of the Brentford game.

  • After feedback we have extended bus route 5 to now include Timperley.
  • To avoid a low bridge, the Longsight stop has now changed to Stockport Road/Plymouth Grove on bus route 4.
  • We are aware of delays to some services on the previous matchday, including bus 5. We will be monitoring journey times for the coming fixtures to determine if a route change is required or whether the delays were a result of the large number of events which took place on Saturday 24 August.
  • There were some slight issues with some pick up points for the Ipswich game, such as from Bury Interchange. We have worked with the operators since to ensure that all these issues should now be ironed out.
  • Looking ahead, we are investigating several digital solutions to support the scheme, such as online ticketing to ensure we don’t have capacity issues and whether we can have live locations displayed for the services. We’ll update on the progress of this in due course.
Thanks for everyone’s feedback on here and by email to the matchdaybus@tfgm.com account.

It’s great that everyone has been using it and been so positive about the scheme. We really want this to be a success and for it to grow over this and future seasons.

Please continue to send through any comments by email and I’ll drop by to let you know of any changes or developments we have with the scheme.
 
matchdaybus said:
Hi everyone,

I just wanted to introduce myself – I’m working at TfGM on the bus scheme and thought it worthwhile to update you on a few things ahead of the Brentford game.

  • After feedback we have extended bus route 5 to now include Timperley.
  • To avoid a low bridge, the Longsight stop has now changed to Stockport Road/Plymouth Grove on bus route 4.
  • We are aware of delays to some services on the previous matchday, including bus 5. We will be monitoring journey times for the coming fixtures to determine if a route change is required or whether the delays were a result of the large number of events which took place on Saturday 24 August.
  • There were some slight issues with some pick up points for the Ipswich game, such as from Bury Interchange. We have worked with the operators since to ensure that all these issues should now be ironed out.
  • Looking ahead, we are investigating several digital solutions to support the scheme, such as online ticketing to ensure we don’t have capacity issues and whether we can have live locations displayed for the services. We’ll update on the progress of this in due course.
Thanks for everyone’s feedback on here and by email to the matchdaybus@tfgm.com account.

It’s great that everyone has been using it and been so positive about the scheme. We really want this to be a success and for it to grow over this and future seasons.

Please continue to send through any comments by email and I’ll drop by to let you know of any changes or developments we have with the scheme.
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Thanks for the info biggest gripe is when the bus is delayed there seems no way to no if/when it could turn up will this go on a live tracking update like other buses in the bee network app, it can get twitchy towards kick off time
 
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to provide a quick update following the last two match days.

We’ve been contacted by a few people (possibly from here) about MC5 and the delays to the service. While last night’s delay was due to the operator, we are looking at re-routing the service to mitigate the continued issues. We’re currently sorting this with the operator and will update on this in due course – likely after the Watford game.

Live tracking is something which I know has been requested. As I mentioned previously, this is something that we hope to integrate into the Bee Network App. In the meantime, we have created an interim solution which should allow buses to tracked on a matchday. This is dependent upon the operators setting up everything up correctly on their end, so apologies in advance if you check and your service doesn’t happen to be showing.

The tracking will be available at: https://tfgm.shinyapps.io/MCLiveV2/
 
I caught the Number 2 Marple bus for the return journey only on Wednesday. There were lots of empty seats upstairs.
 
matchdaybus said:
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to provide a quick update following the last two match days.

We’ve been contacted by a few people (possibly from here) about MC5 and the delays to the service. While last night’s delay was due to the operator, we are looking at re-routing the service to mitigate the continued issues. We’re currently sorting this with the operator and will update on this in due course – likely after the Watford game.

Live tracking is something which I know has been requested. As I mentioned previously, this is something that we hope to integrate into the Bee Network App. In the meantime, we have created an interim solution which should allow buses to tracked on a matchday. This is dependent upon the operators setting up everything up correctly on their end, so apologies in advance if you check and your service doesn’t happen to be showing.

The tracking will be available at: https://tfgm.shinyapps.io/MCLiveV2/
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Brilliant that you’re engaging on the forum. Top class.
 
matchdaybus said:
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to provide a quick update following the last two match days.

We’ve been contacted by a few people (possibly from here) about MC5 and the delays to the service. While last night’s delay was due to the operator, we are looking at re-routing the service to mitigate the continued issues. We’re currently sorting this with the operator and will update on this in due course – likely after the Watford game.

Live tracking is something which I know has been requested. As I mentioned previously, this is something that we hope to integrate into the Bee Network App. In the meantime, we have created an interim solution which should allow buses to tracked on a matchday. This is dependent upon the operators setting up everything up correctly on their end, so apologies in advance if you check and your service doesn’t happen to be showing.

The tracking will be available at: https://tfgm.shinyapps.io/MCLiveV2/
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Looks cool - so are you saying that the intent is to have that map update with a DOT for every bus thats out on the road (or planned to be on the road) on Match Day before the game (and after?) much line the new Bee Network App?
 
DiscoSteve said:
Looks cool - so are you saying that the intent is to have that map update with a DOT for every bus thats out on the road (or planned to be on the road) on Match Day before the game (and after?) much line the new Bee Network App?
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Hiya, yes on matchday, you will see a bubble with the service number moving along the route. The routes are the thick black lines, blue dots the stops. Technology being as it is, we may not always get a feed from all 15 buses. You can always tweet @BeeNetwork on the day for updates.
 
Donmcfc said:
I caught the Number 2 Marple bus for the return journey only on Wednesday. There were lots of empty seats upstairs.
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I used one for the first time on Wednesday. About 16 in total caught the #12 Ramsbottom bus, half of whom seemed to be concessionary pass holders. Also about half got on at Radcliffe and none at Harpurhey. £64 to £128 income isn't great.

It's not bad for the return journey, time-wise, but I thought the wait in Harpurhey on the inward journey for an extra 5 minutes was a bit of a waste seeing as I was gagging for a pint!
 
The new Tyldesley service (started at Boothstown last season) is very well used. More or less full so far for league games.
 
matchdaybus said:
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to provide a quick update following the last two match days.

We’ve been contacted by a few people (possibly from here) about MC5 and the delays to the service. While last night’s delay was due to the operator, we are looking at re-routing the service to mitigate the continued issues. We’re currently sorting this with the operator and will update on this in due course – likely after the Watford game.

Live tracking is something which I know has been requested. As I mentioned previously, this is something that we hope to integrate into the Bee Network App. In the meantime, we have created an interim solution which should allow buses to tracked on a matchday. This is dependent upon the operators setting up everything up correctly on their end, so apologies in advance if you check and your service doesn’t happen to be showing.

The tracking will be available at: https://tfgm.shinyapps.io/MCLiveV2/
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Hi all due to new ticket machines 2, 3, 5, 6 , 11 and 12 are not tracking, apologies for this, we will keep going to improve this
 
matchdaybus said:
Hi all due to new ticket machines 2, 3, 5, 6 , 11 and 12 are not tracking, apologies for this, we will keep going to improve this
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Just done the Oldham 14 bus you need to change the route at newton heath, the bus is going up oldham road then turning back right down ten acres lane to Briscoe lane to go back up to newton heath because you can’t turn right up Briscoe lane from the stadium. It’s a joke , change the drop off on oldham road for newton heath on the return journey, you are pissing off 50 passengers for 1 person drop off.
 
Blue Maverick said:
Just done the Oldham 14 bus you need to change the route at newton heath, the bus is going up oldham road then turning back right down ten acres lane to Briscoe lane to go back up to newton heath because you can’t turn right up Briscoe lane from the stadium. It’s a joke , change the drop off on oldham road for newton heath on the return journey, you are pissing off 50 passengers for 1 person drop off.
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Lazy bastards should be walking from Newton Heath to the ground!
 
Blue Maverick said:
Just done the Oldham 14 bus you need to change the route at newton heath, the bus is going up oldham road then turning back right down ten acres lane to Briscoe lane to go back up to newton heath because you can’t turn right up Briscoe lane from the stadium. It’s a joke , change the drop off on oldham road for newton heath on the return journey, you are pissing off 50 passengers for 1 person drop off.
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Where do you get the no.14 after the game - no longer on briscoe lane at fire station?

Read you get on at Eithad Campus v Brentford not there even though stated on bees website? Had to walk back to Failsworth up North Road.

Now says departs Eithad but where?

Cheers in advance
 
Just put on the tram thread how much easier the City bus was to get from Radcliffe tram station to the game. Also, definitely quicker to get home than parking near the stadium.
 
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