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RE: Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2018 - Kuyoyo - 16 Mar 2018 (16 Mar 2018, 7:17 am)BusLoverMum Are these Yorkshire E200s in the new livery? If so, one has just passed on the 64 route. Didn't see if it was an actual 64. They are indeed. RE: Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2018 - Stuartphin1639 - 16 Mar 2018 Due to Driver shortages at Durham Depot, Darlington have currently taken 1522 and a service 7 running board from them RE: Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2018 - Cock Robin - 16 Mar 2018 (16 Mar 2018, 12:45 pm)Stuartphin1639 Due to Driver shortages at Durham Depot, Darlington have currently taken 1522 and a service 7 running board from them Yet Stockton have taken X66s off Darlington! Why didn't they just take X12s off Durham?! RE: Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2018 - tyresmoke - 16 Mar 2018 The newer Solos at Whitby are to be used on the 95, rather than Park & Ride... hence 7609/10 being on the P&R runs. Both of these have age restrictions on the contracts RE: Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - February 2018 - upt50k - 16 Mar 2018 (15 Mar 2018, 2:16 am)Multi21 Sounds like sour grapes from a washed up has been, I wouldn't take it to heart. I think the first reply is not in the spirit of this forum and off topic The meaning of sour grapes is acting meanly after disappointment. I will say that I was disappointed by my treatment at Darlington before I left after having treatment for cancer but I do not consider that I acted meanly by expressing an opinion as per the original post about staff shortages. I was a driver on x1 and have enjoyed bus driving over the years. I currently work for Garnetts and hope that they do not consider me to be washed up and are happy with my efforts From this info Mr. Wise will know that I am Colin Raine and he will understand my comment I hope this will bring this matter to an end Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2018 - Mark51953 - 16 Mar 2018 2826 in Selby tonight Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk RE: Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2018 - Andreos1 - 16 Mar 2018 (16 Mar 2018, 5:41 pm)tyresmoke The newer Solos at Whitby are to be used on the 95, rather than Park & Ride... hence 7609/10 being on the P&R runs. Both of these have age restrictions on the contracts I thought it odd that Solo's were apparently being used on a P&R where capacity often dictates deckers being used. I've no idea on the contract stipulations and restrictions, but two Solo's to cover that many parking spaces didnt seem to make too much sense. RE: Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2018 - S813 FVK - 16 Mar 2018 (16 Mar 2018, 9:24 pm)Andreos1 I thought it odd that Solo's were apparently being used on a P&R where capacity often dictates deckers being used. I'm surprised its taken them this long to realise that having a Solo on there was not practical. RE: Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2018 - Multi21 - 16 Mar 2018 (16 Mar 2018, 8:53 pm)Mark51953 2826 in Selby tonight 2803 from Stockton is at Redcar covering for it RE: Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2018 - tyresmoke - 16 Mar 2018 2862 I saw heading to Redcar this morning too, for transfer to Whitby RE: Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2018 - RobinHood - 16 Mar 2018 (16 Mar 2018, 10:02 pm)S813 FVK I'm surprised its taken them this long to realise that having a Solo on there was not practical. It was all down to the route NYCC stipulated. Arriva suggested to NYCC in the second year of operation that running all journeys via the P2 route was most logical, however it wasn't adopted. Unfortunately, the West Cliff variation is a political stipulation and the Solo has prohibited further growth (couldn't be any bigger due to the route it took) around West Cliff. For 2018, some obstructive parking spaces have been removed following consultation with residents, with DD operation now suitable around West Cliff. Goes to show, I don't think it has 'taken them this long' to realise. Probably taken longer to cut the red tape... RE: Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2018 - Stuartphin1639 - 17 Mar 2018 (16 Mar 2018, 2:11 pm)Cock Robin Yet Stockton have taken X66s off Darlington! Why didn't they just take X12s off Durham?! That is exactly what I said to a member that’s on here, If Darlington are able to cover a Durham run then why aren’t they able to keep the X66, or better still just loan the drivers to Darlington, sure people want overtime RE: Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2018 - S813 FVK - 17 Mar 2018 (16 Mar 2018, 11:31 pm)RobinHood It was all down to the route NYCC stipulated. Arriva suggested to NYCC in the second year of operation that running all journeys via the P2 route was most logical, however it wasn't adopted. 7489 was allocated to the P1 quite a bit when 2828 was off and on the 1 occasion that I was on it, all of the stopping for cars to pass etc was nothing less than what the Solo was recquired to do, hence my statement I understand that the VDLs are longer though which may make it more difficult. RE: Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2018 - Cock Robin - 17 Mar 2018 (17 Mar 2018, 8:22 am)S813 FVK 7489 was allocated to the P1 quite a bit when 2828 was off and on the 1 occasion that I was on it, all of the stopping for cars to pass etc was nothing less than what the Solo was recquired to do, hence my statement (I was referring to the council, rather than Arriva) Exactly what I was thinking! RE: Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2018 - BusLoverMum - 17 Mar 2018 (16 Mar 2018, 9:20 am)Kuyoyo They are indeed. Turned out to be 1329 and it did end up on the 64, yesterday. Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2018 - TEN 6083 - 18 Mar 2018 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16093534._Kids_put_the_window_out____Buses_stop_running_to_part_of_Darlington_after_missile_attacks/ Few problems for Arriva in Darlington with youths throwing objects at buses Sent from my iPhone 7+ using Tapatalk RE: Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2018 - Jimmi - 18 Mar 2018 (18 Mar 2018, 12:01 pm)TEN 6083 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16093534._Kids_put_the_window_out____Buses_stop_running_to_part_of_Darlington_after_missile_attacks/Firth Moor is renowned for being a bit of a hole and Darlington Town Centre seems to be getting worse again in the evenings, especially around Feethams, stuff being chucked at passing cars and buses on a recent occasion when I had to catch a bus, on another occasion two teenage passengers were turfed off a Sapphire 7 due to disrespectful attitudes being shown towards the driver. Buses have been pulled from part of Firth Moor again this afternoon "in the interest of public safety we will not be operating any services along fenby avenue due to a bus window being smashed." EDIT: the service 13a will be going down Geneva road then Harris street to Firth moor and the 13b will serve Harris street Geneva road. sorry for any Inconvenience RE: Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2018 - Dan - 18 Mar 2018 2826 and 2831 now at Arriva Yorkshire. Untitled by chubbs2310, on Flickr New Selby fleet members by chubbs2310, on Flickr RE: Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2018 - Wiseyarriva - 19 Mar 2018 (17 Mar 2018, 12:46 am)Stuartphin1639 That is exactly what I said to a member that’s on here, It’s not as simple as that - I personally covered parts of the Durham 7 working before and after my own job on Friday and after a driving shift on Saturday. Borrowing drivers long term is expensive and time consuming RE: Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - March 2018 - Andreos1 - 20 Mar 2018 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16099374.Police_officers_to_ride_Darlington_buses_after_windows_smashed_by_yobs/?ref=rss PCSO's to travel on buses after incidents. |