(02 Sep 2017, 4:16 pm)Adrian I think the brand looks decent on the bus, and a lot better than it did on paper.
I do think the back lets it down, although I appreciate what the company are trying to achieve with it. It just looks a bit too cluttered for me. I'd have preferred to see the 'features' box better placed further down the vehicle in place of the 'bus user' image. At least on 6308, this image tells me nothing about the service, other than I might have to stand for my journey. It also takes away from what is an incredibly smart colour imo.
(02 Sep 2017, 4:16 pm)Adrian I think the brand looks decent on the bus, and a lot better than it did on paper.
I do think the back lets it down, although I appreciate what the company are trying to achieve with it. It just looks a bit too cluttered for me. I'd have preferred to see the 'features' box better placed further down the vehicle in place of the 'bus user' image. At least on 6308, this image tells me nothing about the service, other than I might have to stand for my journey. It also takes away from what is an incredibly smart colour imo.
(02 Sep 2017, 5:16 pm)cbma06 Haven't seen the new livery yet on the bus, but does GNE still think Peterlee is between Newcastle and Dalton Park yet on the side of the bus?.
(02 Sep 2017, 5:43 pm)cbma06 Geography is not a strong point with GNE, as the X6/X7 solos still have Dalton park between Peterlee and Hartlepool.
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I would of put the "Go North East | Journey's Taken Care Of" slogan on the rear upper deck window, then put the feature symbols on the rear advert itself above the X9/X10. Furthermore I would of aimed the rear adverts towards local attractions across the route, similar to what Transdev have with the Yorkshire Coastliner B5's.
(02 Sep 2017, 6:10 pm)Malarkey I would of put the "Go North East | Journey's Taken Care Of" slogan on the rear upper deck window, then put the feature symbols on the rear advert itself above the X9/X10. Furthermore I would of aimed the rear adverts towards local attractions across the route, similar to what Transdev have with the Yorkshire Coastliner B5's.
(02 Sep 2017, 6:10 pm)Malarkey I would of put the "Go North East | Journey's Taken Care Of" slogan on the rear upper deck window, then put the feature symbols on the rear advert itself above the X9/X10. Furthermore I would of aimed the rear adverts towards local attractions across the route, similar to what Transdev have with the Yorkshire Coastliner B5's.
New user here. Long time reader though.
I've been a passenger on the Coaster, Quaylink, Blue Arrow, The Crusader, Nexus Bus 32A, Red Kite, Fab 56, Tynedale Links, the Loop and the Cobalt Clipper. Always happy with the service. GNE have nice features, never have NSA when needed though. I hope to ride Nexus Buses 13 and 33/33A, indiGo 42A, CityLink 57, and TynedaleXpress X84/X85 soon. When is TynedaleXpress getting Citaros?
Does the Nexus Bus 32A go through Haymarket sometimes? There are images of the bus leaving the bus station on this service. GNE operates the 32A better than Arriva did. Not sure why it doesn't continue to Walker like the Stagecoach 32/32A.
Apologies if this is off-topic, did there used to be Go Northern buses in Kenton around 2005 or so? Can't find any reference to any but I am sure I remember them!
(02 Sep 2017, 7:15 pm)Malarkey And how many bus companies have route branding, all copy off each other when it comes to promoting a bus service.
(02 Sep 2017, 7:15 pm)Malarkey And how many bus companies have route branding, all copy off each other when it comes to promoting a bus service.
(02 Sep 2017, 11:59 pm)S830OFT Riverside - Using "49" branded Streetlites.Thank you. Where does the service commence from on Monday-Saturday evenings? There is a picture of it leaving Haymarket Bus Station, which I don't believe it ever serves?
(02 Sep 2017, 11:59 pm)S830OFT Riverside - Using "49" branded Streetlites.Thank you. Where does the service commence from on Monday-Saturday evenings? There is a picture of it leaving Haymarket Bus Station, which I don't believe it ever serves?
GNE drivers have their meal breaks in the Arriva Haymarket canteen, so might have had something to do with that.
From today all sundays service X5 has got 681 689 and 690 , it was a head office decision and it's obviously the wrong one !
(03 Sep 2017, 7:27 am)Citaro5326 From today all sundays service X5 has got 681 689 and 690 , it was a head office decision and it's obviously the wrong one !
(03 Sep 2017, 7:27 am)Citaro5326 From today all sundays service X5 has got 681 689 and 690 , it was a head office decision and it's obviously the wrong one !
(03 Sep 2017, 7:29 am)citaro5284 Why is it the wrong one? - X5 has never ran all the way to Hartlepool on a Sunday, so use a vehicle that gets more MPG than a Merc, and if it is a success, then a Merc might be allocated in the future.
(03 Sep 2017, 7:29 am)citaro5284 Why is it the wrong one? - X5 has never ran all the way to Hartlepool on a Sunday, so use a vehicle that gets more MPG than a Merc, and if it is a success, then a Merc might be allocated in the future.
(03 Sep 2017, 8:19 am)Jimmi Other than it not being route branded for the X5, I don't see a problem with this, like you say it is likely to be for the reason given, I'd rather have a service run with a little bus than use a big bus only for the service to swiftly be withdrawn because it can't cover the increased costs of running a large bus, probably just enthusiasts not happy about beastie Solo mates being used over Citaro's. Do the Black Cats Solo SRs have WiFi or USBs? As if not, that's the only other downside to that allocation.They should not use streetlites on the 9 on Sunday and put them on the X5 , i think it is a bad idea because it is a route what has usbs aswell as wifi and nsa , they will change there mind soon i can gather that because ive had a few drivers say they will need bigger buses for it , if thats the case why does the 56 need deckers on sundays ? It doesn't even need them on sundays imo doesnt get full enough.
Solo's being used on Sunday's on routes that use full size buses during the week ain't nothing new either, Arriva do the same.
(03 Sep 2017, 8:19 am)Jimmi Other than it not being route branded for the X5, I don't see a problem with this, like you say it is likely to be for the reason given, I'd rather have a service run with a little bus than use a big bus only for the service to swiftly be withdrawn because it can't cover the increased costs of running a large bus, probably just enthusiasts not happy about beastie Solo mates being used over Citaro's. Do the Black Cats Solo SRs have WiFi or USBs? As if not, that's the only other downside to that allocation.They should not use streetlites on the 9 on Sunday and put them on the X5 , i think it is a bad idea because it is a route what has usbs aswell as wifi and nsa , they will change there mind soon i can gather that because ive had a few drivers say they will need bigger buses for it , if thats the case why does the 56 need deckers on sundays ? It doesn't even need them on sundays imo doesnt get full enough.
Solo's being used on Sunday's on routes that use full size buses during the week ain't nothing new either, Arriva do the same.
(03 Sep 2017, 8:44 am)Citaro5326 They should not use streetlites on the 9 on Sunday and put them on the X5 , i think it is a bad idea because it is a route what has usbs aswell as wifi and nsa , they will change there mind soon i can gather that because ive had a few drivers say they will need bigger buses for it , if thats the case why does the 56 need deckers on sundays ? It doesn't even need them on sundays imo doesnt get full enough.
(03 Sep 2017, 8:44 am)Citaro5326 They should not use streetlites on the 9 on Sunday and put them on the X5 , i think it is a bad idea because it is a route what has usbs aswell as wifi and nsa , they will change there mind soon i can gather that because ive had a few drivers say they will need bigger buses for it , if thats the case why does the 56 need deckers on sundays ? It doesn't even need them on sundays imo doesnt get full enough.
(03 Sep 2017, 9:36 am)Citaro5326 And to back my point up i seen a 56 at southwick with 2 people on about 20 minutes ago to Newcastle.
(03 Sep 2017, 9:36 am)Citaro5326 And to back my point up i seen a 56 at southwick with 2 people on about 20 minutes ago to Newcastle.