Diamond Bus Reviews 582

TrustScore 1 out of 5

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Review summary

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Evaluating 37 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many people were dissatisfied with the service, describing it as dreadful and unreliable, often leading to missed appointments and work. Customers frequently reported that buses were consistently late or did not arrive at all, leaving them stranded for extended periods, sometimes for hours. They also mentioned that drivers often drove past stops without picking up passengers, even those who were elderly or disabled. Reviewers found the staff to be unprofessional and rude, with some drivers exhibiting concerning conduct. Additionally, there were complaints about drivers not accepting certain passes or being unaware of route changes, and some instances of arbitrary service cancellations without notice.

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Service

Customers consistently note negative experiences with service, frequently reporting that buses do not arrive... See more

Staff

Customers had negative experiences with staff, frequently reporting poor customer service and unprofessional... See more

Delivery service

Reviewers express significant dissatisfaction with the delivery service, frequently reporting that buses are... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

From overcharging when the government put a £2 cap on all buses (diamond refused to accept this for a while) to breaking down and setting on fire , diamond aren’t fit for purpose. They refuse to hono... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bus 9 keeps it's mark incredibly low as usual, as the company's drivers think it's okay to avoid airport bus stops for 3 hours straight and just drive past them, while the timetable clearly states the... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The 99 bus service from Solihull station to Kinghurst frequently goes past the bus stop at the station without stopping despite people putting out their hand. It frequently is very late or doesn't tur... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

There is no option to put a lower star. Dreadful bus service. I have waited on several occasions for a Diamond bus No 21, they regularly don't turn up. Today as a pensioner I stood with my 3 year old... See more


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  1. Bus and Coach Company

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Diamond Bus provides bus services in the areas of the West Midlands, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire. Diamond North West also provides bus services in Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside. Diamond South East provide bus services in the Surrey area.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

driver…Paul a Dimond

How long do we keep Paul the bus driver on the 142 holesowen to stourbridge west midlands 11 th of September 2023 11.35 am wollescote Every time we get a bus Driver with fantastic respect personally .We loose .. A person like that hard to come .. Brilliant for customer service Thank you Paul for making my day special and Everyone who Travels with you Are treated the same Working with Dimond You are the Dimond

September 11, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

RACIST COMPANY!!!!!!

What a disgusting company. My son gets up at 6 am and is early for the bus every day. Then today some vile creature driving wouldn’t let him on the bus. My son is a well presented, well mannered young man. So I can only put it down to racial discrimination as my son is mixed race. Diamond if you read these reviews the bus my son was trying to get on was the 471 vehicle number 40791. I will get to the bottom of this one way or another with the outcome hopefully being the driver losing their job. Absolutely disgraceful how you can treat young people.

September 8, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst company to ever take over the…

Worst company to ever take over the major bus route operations. Especially the 471 from Bilton to Rochdale and vice versa Rochdale to bolton. Single deckers instead of doubles at peak times, whilst number 36 has 2 buses.. never on time. Up to 30 min wait most days combined 4 hours per week wasted .

Qr scanners never work, buses need sorting.

September 6, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Late or not at all.

I'm 58 years old and have relied on public transport for most of my life. This is, by far, the worst bus company I have ever had the misfortune to rely on. They appear to operate entirely on a two tier approach: either late or not at all. This consistently adds an extra 40 mins to an already long commute due to missed connections as a result of that initial late or missing bus.

September 6, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The worst company i have EVER come…

The worst company i have EVER come across.
Why have a time table if you dont run to the schedule?
Why have a customer service department if you aren't going to provide any form of service?
Why have a complaints department to then not address the complaints?
Why do you have a "report an accident" option over the phone and 3 months later I have heard absolutely nothing about said accident when I stated clearly i was physically harmed during a commute from work to home due to the incompetence of one of your bus drivers?
Not to mention the sheer arrogance and rudeness of 90% of your drivers who find it acceptable to speak to most passengers like absolute garbage. Find another job if you are that miserable. Absolutely shambles of a company.

August 30, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

2 buses broke down again!so when the…

2 buses broke down again!so when the bus eventually turned up it was rammed by the time it got to Bescot. 45 bus service is a joke, never a day goes by without at least one missed out, drivers are rude, we were promised better buses but still got the rickety old noisy buses, drivers stop for a break when they want even if they're running late

August 26, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bus never arrived, no compensation

Bus never arrived, meaning I missed an important non-refundable dental appointment.
After speaking with the customer service team, they ignored my request for compensation.
Awful service, awful communication, awful Operations manager. Avoid if you can.

August 18, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

555 bus to Bedfont Rd

So my dog and I got the 04.47 number 555 bus to Bedfont Rd Staines, near London Heathrow this morning. Tina, the driver was so nice. She welcomed me and had a minute to chat. On my return journey, an hour later, Tina was the driver again recognised me and was again, so welcoming. I can't fault her customer service and cheery manner at that time of the morning when most people are still half asleep! I'd love to contact her depot but unfortunately, I struggled to find their details. Maybe I'll keep looking!! 10/10 Tina. A real diamond. Thanks

August 18, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Racist driver

A bus driver was very unfriendly the driver from bus: 125 at 3:50pm at kidderminister road made a racially comment to me and my family.

August 16, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would give it a 0

I would give it 0 to be honest. Very unfriendly drivers, it was very late, and the driver was making racist remarks to my black friend. I will never take diamond buses again.
The bus was number 125.

August 16, 2023
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

could do better

Found the bus service from kidderminster to stourport very bad.
However used the number 3 on Thursday 3/08/2023. much improved, there was an inspector at the kidderminster station. What a difference it made. No gangs of drivers waiting for there ride. Inspector ticking off when buses come and go. What a shame it isn't like this all the time. \Thank you

August 3, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My sis was travelling to the harligton…

My sis was travelling to the harligton Corner Heathrow and bus was suddenly terminated without arranging any replacement. She is new to this country asked driver to help her bus driver was very rude he said he can't help and just took the bus and gone away.

August 2, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The worst bus company I've ever had the…

The worst bus company I've ever had the misfortune of using.
Rarely show up
Never on time
Very unhelpful
Rude customer service
Old rickety busses
Rubbish service
Moaning bus drivers
Buses constantly breaking down.
Seem to think people have to be in there homes after 5pm.
Just wish they'd go out of business and let better bus companies buy their routes

August 2, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Utterly unprofessional

This company is a sad, sad joke. I feel so very sorry for the elderly citizens that, day in day out rely on this bunch of clowns. Cancell serveices as they please, drivers are rude to the extrem. I lost count how many times in the past few months I have been left waiting for two to two and half hours.
on one ocasion I phone the operations room complaning of a missing bus after waiting for two hours at the bust stop and I was informed that the bus was broken but he will send an aeroplane to take us to our destination.
They should really drive Donkies and learn from them
DISGUSTING SHAME ON YOU ALL

July 31, 2023
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