FORUMS FORUMS



  
FORUMS > Leigh Leopards > LISA coaches
17 posts in 2 pages 
<<   PREV  NEXT   >>
Subscribe | Moderators: Admin, Dick Jones , jonny the leyther , mish
RankPostsTeam
International Board Member6047No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jun 200222 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Nov 2018Aug 2018LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



What a refreshing change for the coaches to leave the LSV and go straight to the East Lancs Rd instead of the usual stop / start trip trough Leigh & Atherton.
It took 18 minutes to get to the dip just before Whitefield - normally takes about 45 minutes. Can we do this in future Lynda for ALL trips into Yorkshire even if there is only one or two coaches going.

Hope the new system worked well - from what I saw it did - well done. eusa_clap.gif

RankPostsTeam
Player Coach356No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Dec 200816 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Oct 2017Sep 2017LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



In fairness I stopped using the coaches after the Doncaster away game this season, due to the coach becoming a public transport farce! It stopped three times on market street in atherton, again at atherleigh, our house pub, avenue, boars head, bus station, outside leigh miners then finally lsv. It is a good service and great atmosphere for fans but you get off where you get on, no excuses. When this begins to happen I will gladly use the service again.

RankPostsTeam
International Board Member6047No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jun 200222 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Nov 2018Aug 2018LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



Quote: peanut "In fairness I stopped using the coaches after the Doncaster away game this season, due to the coach becoming a public transport farce! It stopped three times on market street in atherton, again at atherleigh, our house pub, avenue, boars head, bus station, outside leigh miners then finally lsv. It is a good service and great atmosphere for fans but you get off where you get on, no excuses. When this begins to happen I will gladly use the service again.'"


I agree, it is a detour to return via Atherton so why do they get dropped off locally yet others from surrounding areas eg Tyldesley, Astley, Golborne etc have to get to the LSV and home themselves?

RankPostsTeam
International Board Member3042No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Dec 200222 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Jun 2017Jun 2017LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



Thought the organisation went great. Pity Odsal couldn't accommodate all the coaches together but at least those parked on the car park had a clear message to use lookin gfor blue and orange ably accompanied by Starbug. Top service

RankPostsTeam
Moderator22898No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jun 200519 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Mar 2023Mar 2023LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED

Moderator


Starbug here

Overall yesterday went well , a bit of confusion initially loading but as most will know what's happening next time we should be a bit " slicker ' next time

The family coach went down well and with the wristbands it made things easier when the coaches were moved , as nobody tried to jump on a different one and it was easier to identify those that we needed to redirect

Finally I understand the ' drop off where you're picked up ' argument , however the LSV is not a local transport ' hub ' where fans can easily find travel home , Atherton and Leigh town centre are and we will attempt to get all future coaches to agree to drop of at them

RankPostsTeam
International Star6903
JoinedServiceReputation
Feb 201510 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Oct 2024Sep 2024LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



If your doing away with the Atherton coach pick-ups,just come out with it. Don't beat around the bush.For 40 years as I know coaches have always had en-route via Atherton..You lost 4 paying customers from me as I drove to Odsal and was in the dip just before Whitefield in 8 minutes.

What would be the point of me driving down to the LSV to get on coach? Either you pick-up at Atherton or you don't.So please clarify what the this thread is about,as everyone in it is talking in riddles...

RankPostsTeam
Moderator22898No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jun 200519 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Mar 2023Mar 2023LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED

Moderator


Quote: atomic "If your doing away with the Atherton coach pick-ups,just come out with it. Don't beat around the bush.For 40 years as I know coaches have always had en-route via Atherton..You lost 4 paying customers from me as I drove to Odsal and was in the dip just before Whitefield in 8 minutes.

What would be the point of me driving down to the LSV to get on coach? Either you pick-up at Atherton or you don't.So please clarify what the this thread is about,as everyone in it is talking in riddles...'"


Starbug here

We have for many years picked up in Atherton , and with 1/2 coaches it isn't really a problem , with more coaches it gets more complicated , no decision either way has been taken ATM

RankPostsTeam
International Board Member6047No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jun 200222 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Nov 2018Aug 2018LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



Quote: atomic "You lost 4 paying customers from me as I drove to Odsal and was in the dip just before Whitefield in 8 minutes.

...'"


Of course you could get there in 8 mins direct by car. BUT by coach from the LSV is slightly different. It takes 10 minutes from leaving the LSV to leaving the Boars Head pick up.
Upto Atherton Station it is stop/start all the way with traffic lights. Then we seem to be hitting more and more traffic at the M61/M60 junction due to the Trafford Centre traffic etc.
OK - four lost customers - but I know more than four who have stopped using the coaches due to the fact that they come back that way making several stops. Also what about the fans who live in Astley, Westhoughton, Lowton, Bickershaw, Newton etc. they have to get to LSV and back. Maybe they could drop off at LSV then into the town centre.
Organising coaches is quite a task so by keeping things simple it makes it so much easier.

RankPostsTeam
Club Coach422No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
May 200520 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Feb 2020Oct 2017LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



Pick up at LSV, Boars Head and drop off there as well.
Start one coach at Punchbowl and down to LSV to join the others and this would drop off at Punchbowl so 3 pickups and 3 drop offs not dropping off every 200 yards.
IF the numbers were right one coach might even cover both Boarshead and Punchbowl but it's a big IF!

RankPostsTeam
International Board Member6047No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jun 200222 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Nov 2018Aug 2018LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



Quote: jpleigh "Pick up at LSV, Boars Head and drop off there as well.
Start one coach at Punchbowl and down to LSV to join the others and this would drop off at Punchbowl so 3 pickups and 3 drop offs not dropping off every 200 yards.
IF the numbers were right one coach might even cover both Boarshead and Punchbowl but it's a big IF!'"


The idea is to get straight onto the Lancs from LSV.
Pick up points mean additional admin work - knowing who is getting on where and hoping they don't change their mind on the day.
One pick up and drop off at LSV then Bus Station I say - nice and easy.

RankPostsTeam
International Star6903
JoinedServiceReputation
Feb 201510 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Oct 2024Sep 2024LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



Well if that works for the business then fine. I'm pretty sure other sources will jump on the bandwagon in the not so distant future.

RankPostsTeam
International Star9No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Feb 201114 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Jul 2015Jul 2015LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



If it's to save time then rather than change the route, why not look at the number of times we have stopped at services on the way back.The majority of the journeys are just over an hour, but on most returns we have stopped at services sometimes for 20 minutes sometimes 30 minutes depending on the how long people have to wait at KFC!!

RankPostsTeam
Moderator22898No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jun 200519 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Mar 2023Mar 2023LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED

Moderator


Quote: atomic "Well if that works for the business then fine. I'm pretty sure other sources will jump on the bandwagon in the not so distant future.'"



Starbug here ( yet again icon_rolleyes.gif )

The coaches are run by LISA on a non profit basis , just to provide the opportunity for as many Leigh fans as possible to attend away matches and support the team

Recently some venue's ( pubs ) have been running coaches of their own , LISA travel welcomes this as it makes our job of organising easier

As for drop offs and pick ups it is unlikely much will change for this year now , with a maximum of 4 away games to play and knowing where they are likely to be only 1 match will hopefully involve traveling to Yorkshire

RankPostsTeam
Moderator22898No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jun 200519 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Mar 2023Mar 2023LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED

Moderator


We've not decided anything yet one thing s certain you can't please everyone !
Recently We've done too many stops .
We will do what's best per game depending on where it is .
Next season should we go up we will have to hAve a think on what's best .

This is lynda BTW

RankPostsTeam
International Star21823
JoinedServiceReputation
Aug 201113 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Nov 2024Nov 2024LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



Everyone meets and then gets picked up at LSV, colour coded wrist bands per coach,Straight down the bypass, off you go, no problem at all. icon_thumb.gif

17 posts in 2 pages 
<<   PREV  NEXT   >>
Subscribe | Moderators: Admin, Dick Jones , jonny the leyther , mish
17 posts in 2 pages 
<<   PREV  NEXT   >>
Subscribe | Moderators: Admin, Dick Jones , jonny the leyther , mish



All views expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of the RLFANS.COM or its subsites.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that news stories, articles and images are correct, we cannot be held responsible for errors. However, if you feel any material on this website is copyrighted or incorrect in any way please contact us using the link at the top of the page so we can remove it or negotiate copyright permission.

RLFANS.COM, the owners of this website, is not responsible for the content of its sub-sites or posts, please email the author of this sub-site or post if you feel you find an article offensive or of a choice nature that you disagree with.

Copyright 1999 - 2024 RLFANS.COM

You must be 18+ to gamble, for more information and for help with gambling issues see https://www.begambleaware.org/.



Please Support RLFANS.COM


10.37548828125:10
RLFANS Recent Posts
FORUM
LAST
POST
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
0m
Film game
Boss Hog
5754
7m
2025 Recruitment
Peter Goddar
206
8m
Rumours and signings v9
Mark_P1973
28902
16m
Salford
karetaker
54
18m
How many games will we win
burtonsrlfc
43
35m
Fixtures 2025
Bull Mania
9
42m
Salary Cap Changes Blocked - 11 votes to 1
Mark_P1973
8
Recent
Salford placed in special measures
poplar cats
111
Recent
DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings
Hullrealist
4047
Recent
Pre Season - 2025
Hullrealist
191
FORUM
LAST
VIEW
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
52s
Salary Cap Changes Blocked - 11 votes to 1
Mark_P1973
8
53s
Fixtures 2025
Bull Mania
9
58s
BORED The Band Name Game
Boss Hog
63266
1m
Shopping list for 2025
Hullrealist
5587
1m
Ground Improvements
Khlav Kalash
192
1m
Planning for next season
Bent&Bon
184
1m
ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD
chapylad
2607
1m
Game - Song Titles
Boss Hog
40800
5m
Salford
karetaker
54
7m
Salford placed in special measures
poplar cats
111
FORUM
NEW
TOPICS
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
TODAY
2025 Fixtures
Jemmo
1
TODAY
2025 Squad
Sadfish
1
TODAY
Salary Cap Changes Blocked - 11 votes to 1
Mark_P1973
8
TODAY
Fixtures 2025
Bull Mania
9
TODAY
Spirit of the Rhinos
batleyrhino
5
TODAY
Mike Ogunwole
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Bailey Dawson
Wanderer
1
TODAY
2024
REDWHITEANDB
14
TODAY
Dan Norman Retires
Cokey
1
TODAY
How many games will we win
burtonsrlfc
43
TODAY
Leigh Leopards - 2025 Fixtures
Bent&Bon
6
TODAY
Catalan Away
Dannyboywt1
6
TODAY
2025 Betfred Super League Fixtures
RLFANS News
1
TODAY
2025 fixtures
Smiffy27
15
TODAY
Fixtures
Willzay
13
TODAY
Salford
karetaker
54
TODAY
WCC Off
Choc Ice
11
NEWS ITEMS
VIEWS