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RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - LeeCalder - 30 Sep 2015
(30 Sep 2015, 5:26 pm)DanPicken That's no better.
The 23 is generally good when it is the JH operation, however, GCT find keeping to a timetable impossible.
RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - Diamond One - 30 Sep 2015
i had the unfortunate ride on a fiat today on 515 what a horrible motor seats felt too low and not enough space it was like a smaller version of London Underground Tube not much height and not much leg room
RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - omnicity4659 - 03 Oct 2015
(30 Sep 2015, 10:04 pm)LeeCalder GCT find keeping to a timetable impossible.
Agreed.
I dont think the driver I had had grasped the Hail and Ride concept, as he slammed on the brakes when someone asked for the bus to stop. On arrival at Lansbury Drive, an unscheduled fag was achieved by the driver, before arriving at Birtley Morrisons, 5 minutes late.
RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - Davie - 03 Oct 2015
There's a 65 reg Fiat Bluebird on the Sainsbury's free shuttle service today
RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - Jimmi - 03 Oct 2015
(03 Oct 2015, 1:35 pm)Davie There's a 65 reg Fiat Bluebird on the Sainsbury's free shuttle service today
SF65ARO possibly?
https://flic.kr/p/y3XjRU
RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - Davie - 03 Oct 2015
(03 Oct 2015, 1:39 pm)Jimmi SF65ARO possibly?I think so. Nice shot too.
https://flic.kr/p/y3XjRU
RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - Diamond One - 07 Oct 2015
caught a driver smoking inside a bus with a tab in his mouth
RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - NK53 TKT - 08 Oct 2015
(07 Oct 2015, 7:32 pm)Diamond One caught a driver smoking inside a bus with a tab in his mouth
What a surprise
On the 23 by any chance?Report it to GCT
RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - jaimzm - 08 Oct 2015
(08 Oct 2015, 5:36 am)NK53 TKT What a surprise
Report it to GCT
do they still use a bluebird on the 23
RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - NK53 TKT - 08 Oct 2015
(08 Oct 2015, 6:39 am)jaimzm do they still use a bluebird on the 23
Believe so
RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - LeeCalder - 08 Oct 2015
Yes the Bluebird is still on the 23
RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - Jimmi - 10 Oct 2015
(28 Jul 2015, 9:20 pm)LeeCalder I was told earlier that the Bluebird isn't actually up to the actual specification for the 23, does anyone know if this is true?
According to the PDF tyresmoke made in the Tender Discussion thread the minimum capacity for this service is 23, the Bluebird I had this afternoon could seat 20 passengers and allows 3 standees although I'm not 100% sure that you can have 23 passengers on-board if a wheelchair boards the bus.
Some other things from my ride on the 23 this afternoon, I noticed a slot for a hammer to smash the glass in an emergency, but no hammer. Also I don't know what the deal is with uniforms with GCT but the driver I had this afternoon was wearing a black hoodie.
RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - Malarkey - 10 Oct 2015
(10 Oct 2015, 6:40 pm)Jimmi According to the PDF tyresmoke made in the Tender Discussion thread the minimum capacity for this service is 23, the Bluebird I had this afternoon could seat 20 passengers and allows 3 standees although I'm not 100% sure that you can have 23 passengers on-board if a wheelchair boards the bus.
Some other things from my ride on the 23 this afternoon, I noticed a slot for a hammer to smash the glass in an emergency, but no hammer. Also I don't know what the deal is with uniforms with GCT but the driver I had this afternoon was wearing a black hoodie.
Thing is though they are not a Bus Company, they are a Taxi Firm which has branched out a bit over the past few years, so at a guess I would say there Dress Code is casual.
RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - citaro5284 - 10 Oct 2015
(10 Oct 2015, 6:40 pm)Jimmi According to the PDF tyresmoke made in the Tender Discussion thread the minimum capacity for this service is 23, the Bluebird I had this afternoon could seat 20 passengers and allows 3 standees although I'm not 100% sure that you can have 23 passengers on-board if a wheelchair boards the bus.
Some other things from my ride on the 23 this afternoon, I noticed a slot for a hammer to smash the glass in an emergency, but no hammer. Also I don't know what the deal is with uniforms with GCT but the driver I had this afternoon was wearing a black hoodie.
It should not be on the road without a hammer.
Normally contracts are put out with min capacity, so if the vehicle says 23 and the contract is 23, then that is fine.
RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - NK53 TKT - 10 Oct 2015
(10 Oct 2015, 6:40 pm)Jimmi According to the PDF tyresmoke made in the Tender Discussion thread the minimum capacity for this service is 23, the Bluebird I had this afternoon could seat 20 passengers and allows 3 standees although I'm not 100% sure that you can have 23 passengers on-board if a wheelchair boards the bus.
Some other things from my ride on the 23 this afternoon, I noticed a slot for a hammer to smash the glass in an emergency, but no hammer. Also I don't know what the deal is with uniforms with GCT but the driver I had this afternoon was wearing a black hoodie.
Not great, then
RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - Adrian - 10 Oct 2015
With regards to dress codes and such; I think we're getting into the realms of 'nitpicking' here. As a reminder, if there are any concerns over the quality of service provided by a Nexus contractor, then you should contact Nexus directly about it.
RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - jaimzm - 14 Oct 2015
has GCT Lost their Streetlite to peter hogg
RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - DanPicken - 14 Oct 2015
(14 Oct 2015, 1:39 pm)jaimzm has GCT Lost their Streetlite to peter hogg
No.
RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - NK53 TKT - 14 Oct 2015
(14 Oct 2015, 1:39 pm)jaimzm has GCT Lost their Streetlite to peter hogg
Not possible, different registrations
RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - Michael - 14 Oct 2015
PB1099280/45 - CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD, 53-55 HIGH STREET, FELLING, GATESHEAD, NE10 9LU
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between West Boldon Bank Top and Whitburn COE School given service number SCH 801 effective from 19-Oct-2015. To amend Timetable.