Route 102 Changes for 2023. 08/12/2022

We’re making some changes to route 102, following feedback from our customers and our drivers.

 

The changes will come into effect on January 3rd 2023.  Here is a summary of what you will see changing:

 

Additional Journeys

Two additional journeys have been added to the 102 timetable, for early morning commuters:

0618hrs from Pontypridd to Tesco, Upper Boat

0642hrs from Tesco, Upper Boat to Glyncoch via Pontypridd

 

Timetables

 

New printed timetables for route 102 have been printed. We will put a stock of these timetables on our route 102 buses and we will also keep a stock of them in Pontypridd Bus Station. We also plan to deliver some to various colleges, schools, businesses and hotels etc.

 

Running Times

 

A number of minor timetable changes will take effect from January 3rd, to ensure that buses are more punctual.

 

Glyncoch

 

Buses will now terminate at Glyncoch Auction House. Drivers will wait here briefly whilst they prepare their destination blinds and ticket machines for the inbound journey to Pontypridd.

 

Broadway

 

Some of our older timetables referred to ‘KFC’ on Broadway as the timing point. KFC shut some time ago, so the timing point will be renamed ‘Tesco Express, Broadway.

 

Rhydyfelin

 

The timing point in Rhydyfelin will be ‘Rhydyfelin, Post Office’ from January 3rd. If drivers are running slightly ahead of schedule at this point, they will wait here to ensure that the bus doesn’t leave early.

Some older timetables referred to Pontypridd College, which is no longer there. That has now been removed from timetables.

 

USB Chargers and refurbished buses

 

You may have noticed that USB charging points have been fitted to the buses used on route 102. We have also been refurbishing the buses for this route one at a time, including new seats, new headrests and a repaint into our new ‘Bws Blackberry’ colour scheme.

 

 

Recruiting drivers

 

We're continuing our search for professional drivers across the company in South Wales, especially in the Pontypridd area. We understand from passenger feedback, your journeys have been impacted due to driver availability. We're doing everything we can to resolve these matters with urgency. Should you know someone who looking for a new career, or has a PCV already, please guide them to our Careers page, by clicking HERE.