06.02.23. Chaos on Abbeydale Road! At about 1130 First's StreetLite 63388 failed while operating the 1047 service 76 from Shiregreen to Lowedges, and this was the scene about an hour later. The breakdown occurred on a stretch with cars parked either side, the result being that nothing could pass the broken-down bus. Many smaller vehicles made three-point turns to avoid the blockage but several buses and other large vehicles were stranded. The photograph shows the offending StreetLite on the right, heading out of town, while a group of First drivers waits in the middle of the road for the problem to be solved - it looks as if it could be a long wait. In the meantime services were maintained by diverting later journeys via London Road and Broadfield Road. (Photo taken and posted 6 Feb 2023)
06.02.23. Chaos on Abbeydale Road! At about 1130 First's StreetLite 63388 failed while operating the 1047 service 76 from Shiregreen to Lowedges, and this was the scene about an hour later. The breakdown occurred on a stretch with cars parked either side, the result being that nothing could pass the broken-down bus. Many smaller vehicles made three-point turns to avoid the blockage but several buses and other large vehicles were stranded. The photograph shows the offending StreetLite on the right, heading out of town, while a group of First drivers waits in the middle of the road for the problem to be solved - it looks as if it could be a long wait. In the meantime services were maintained by diverting later journeys via London Road and Broadfield Road. (Photo taken and posted 6 Feb 2023)