(01 Sep 2016, 10:03 pm)Ambassador I'd guess people prefer Stagecoach because it's cheaper, has more connections in Newcastle (day tickets) more recognisable brand and service to people.
I can't see the gamble working but complaints about the Whickham/Lobely Hill section seem to have dropped considerably based on anecdotal Facebook views
(01 Sep 2016, 10:03 pm)Ambassador I'd guess people prefer Stagecoach because it's cheaper, has more connections in Newcastle (day tickets) more recognisable brand and service to people.
I can't see the gamble working but complaints about the Whickham/Lobely Hill section seem to have dropped considerably based on anecdotal Facebook views
(01 Sep 2016, 9:56 pm)Jamie M Aye, most of the destinations are accessible on other services, or general areas. Ignore my comment about the 27, I forgot that was south tyne. 310 gans along past met college and on to north shields etc.
(01 Sep 2016, 9:56 pm)Jamie M Aye, most of the destinations are accessible on other services, or general areas. Ignore my comment about the 27, I forgot that was south tyne. 310 gans along past met college and on to north shields etc.
(01 Sep 2016, 8:47 pm)Jimmi I think the reason why GNE get slated in this sense but Arriva don't is simply because of the IndiGo branding itself, just about every day I get to hear/see someone within the hobby say "it's not indigo, it's pink!" or "at least the really good bus company (Trentbarton) can get their buses in the right colour" not singling out anyone in particular here but I hear this from just about everybody on what I must be honest, on a far too regular basis.
(01 Sep 2016, 8:47 pm)Jimmi I think the reason why GNE get slated in this sense but Arriva don't is simply because of the IndiGo branding itself, just about every day I get to hear/see someone within the hobby say "it's not indigo, it's pink!" or "at least the really good bus company (Trentbarton) can get their buses in the right colour" not singling out anyone in particular here but I hear this from just about everybody on what I must be honest, on a far too regular basis.
(01 Sep 2016, 9:51 pm)Tom Sadly I agree with you there, it normally has a few passengers going into town say between 10 and 12 and coming out of town at 3 or 4 but other than that it is normally empty between Walllsend and Newcastle which is a shame as it's quicker. Even when the 11 is in front of the 1 or 22 people still seem to wait for the 1 or 22...my mate lives in East Howdon and used to be able to get the 17 in time for work at 7.30 but now he cant,tbh even the 17 was poorly advertised, it breifly became the centurion in 2013,in my opinion it should of been left as was,the problem with 17 was that it had buses that were to big and clipping cars,granted yeah streets are narrow but residents also Parked cars in stupid places,in my eyes they Should of just put it back to every 20 mins with Smaller buses and advertised it properly also the 9 aswell ive never got why It doesnt serve east howdon
How is it a mix between the 27 and 310? And also it's not a unneeded service because without it places like Willington Quay, East Howdon, Knightside Gardens etc. would be left without a service unless you mean bring back the 17/96?
(01 Sep 2016, 9:51 pm)Tom Sadly I agree with you there, it normally has a few passengers going into town say between 10 and 12 and coming out of town at 3 or 4 but other than that it is normally empty between Walllsend and Newcastle which is a shame as it's quicker. Even when the 11 is in front of the 1 or 22 people still seem to wait for the 1 or 22...my mate lives in East Howdon and used to be able to get the 17 in time for work at 7.30 but now he cant,tbh even the 17 was poorly advertised, it breifly became the centurion in 2013,in my opinion it should of been left as was,the problem with 17 was that it had buses that were to big and clipping cars,granted yeah streets are narrow but residents also Parked cars in stupid places,in my eyes they Should of just put it back to every 20 mins with Smaller buses and advertised it properly also the 9 aswell ive never got why It doesnt serve east howdon
How is it a mix between the 27 and 310? And also it's not a unneeded service because without it places like Willington Quay, East Howdon, Knightside Gardens etc. would be left without a service unless you mean bring back the 17/96?
Why on earth does Percy Main depot have a 'Go Gateshead' sign on the side?
(02 Sep 2016, 7:59 am)V514DFT my mate lives in East Howdon and used to be able to get the 17 in time for work at 7.30 but now he cant,tbh even the 17 was poorly advertised, it breifly became the centurion in 2013,in my opinion it should of been left as was,the problem with 17 was that it had buses that were to big and clipping cars,granted yeah streets are narrow but residents also Parked cars in stupid places,in my eyes they Should of just put it back to every 20 mins with Smaller buses and advertised it properly also the 9 aswell ive never got why It doesnt serve east howdon
(02 Sep 2016, 7:59 am)V514DFT my mate lives in East Howdon and used to be able to get the 17 in time for work at 7.30 but now he cant,tbh even the 17 was poorly advertised, it breifly became the centurion in 2013,in my opinion it should of been left as was,the problem with 17 was that it had buses that were to big and clipping cars,granted yeah streets are narrow but residents also Parked cars in stupid places,in my eyes they Should of just put it back to every 20 mins with Smaller buses and advertised it properly also the 9 aswell ive never got why It doesnt serve east howdon
Because PM was covered by the Go Gateshead name after a small restructure in 2004 / 2005
(02 Sep 2016, 9:19 am)Jamie M Why on earth does Percy Main depot have a 'Go Gateshead' sign on the side?
(02 Sep 2016, 12:37 pm)Brian13 IndiGo Washington and Red Solo going down the A1 at Darlington.They're based around there, optare. Probably getting something checked out like.
(02 Sep 2016, 12:37 pm)Brian13 IndiGo Washington and Red Solo going down the A1 at Darlington.They're based around there, optare. Probably getting something checked out like.
(02 Sep 2016, 1:07 pm)Jamie M They're based around there, optare. Probably getting something checked out like.
Further to this announcement, Kevin Carr has written an open letter, further explaining why the £1 fare is not available on the school buses to St Bede's (and Park View - I imagine the situation is the same).
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2829...s%20at.pdf
While it won't matter too much, I would say that only 11 double deck buses are provided with the 12th school bus (831) being a Venture SR - unless the allocations will change on Tuesday.
![[Image: 28786455873_76206c5159.jpg]](https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8515/28786455873_76206c5159.jpg)
682 is the latest to be branded for indiGo Washington.
Go North East - 682 - NK66CWX by aureolindn, on Flickr
(02 Sep 2016, 4:45 pm)S813 FVK Further to this announcement, Kevin Carr has written an open letter, further explaining why the £1 fare is not available on the school buses to St Bede's (and Park View - I imagine the situation is the same).
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2829...s%20at.pdf
While it won't matter too much, I would say that only 11 double deck buses are provided with the 12th school bus (831) being a Venture SR - unless the allocations will change on Tuesday.
(02 Sep 2016, 4:45 pm)S813 FVK Further to this announcement, Kevin Carr has written an open letter, further explaining why the £1 fare is not available on the school buses to St Bede's (and Park View - I imagine the situation is the same).
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2829...s%20at.pdf
While it won't matter too much, I would say that only 11 double deck buses are provided with the 12th school bus (831) being a Venture SR - unless the allocations will change on Tuesday.
(02 Sep 2016, 5:20 pm)Ryan99 5318 has gained wifi logos so essuming the rest will be from now onwards
(02 Sep 2016, 5:20 pm)Ryan99 5318 has gained wifi logos so essuming the rest will be from now onwards
(02 Sep 2016, 5:20 pm)Ryan99 5318 has gained wifi logos so essuming the rest will be from now onwards
(02 Sep 2016, 5:27 pm)S813 FVK https://www.flickr.com/photos/aureolindn/28786447073/
WTX to follow hopefully!
(02 Sep 2016, 5:20 pm)Ryan99 5318 has gained wifi logos so essuming the rest will be from now onwards
(02 Sep 2016, 5:27 pm)S813 FVK https://www.flickr.com/photos/aureolindn/28786447073/
WTX to follow hopefully!
