(05 Oct 2017, 7:29 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]Currently in use at Gateshead Central Taxis is Nu-Track/Nu-Vibe demonstrator LRZ 3094 which has been operating services 37/73.
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Gateshead Central Taxis: LRZ3094 by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr
YouTube video: https://youtu.be/bGfLAPeyc3o
I saw this passing my work today, while i was outside, i wondered what it was.
Not keen on the destination board...
Any good?, it sounds quite ratterly.
(05 Oct 2017, 7:41 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]I saw this passing my work today, while i was outside, i wondered what it was.
Not keen on the destination board...
Any good?, it sounds quite ratterly.
Park Lan?! Mind GCT never seem to get the number on the destinations whenever they seem to get demos.
It was pretty dire, whilst it did seem quite nippy in terms of speed, it was rattling like hell and it doesn't seem quite right in terms of spec for a public service bus, only has two stopping bells which were towards the front and about halfway down the bus which weren't ideal when I was sat the back and I may be wrong on this but I think some of the seats were on tracks, no rear destination equipment (and possibly side destinations either).
If a Primo and a StreetLite had a baby, this is it!
(05 Oct 2017, 7:48 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]Which board was this allocated too Jimmi?
10:32 37 Doxford Park Shops - Coach Road Estate
11:16 73 Coach Road Estate - Sunderland
12:05 73 Sunderland - Concord Bus Station
This was the board it was on today at least, which pleased me as I got it straight away!
(05 Oct 2017, 8:03 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]10:32 37 Doxford Park Shops - Coach Road Estate
11:16 73 Coach Road Estate - Sunderland
12:05 73 Sunderland - Concord Bus Station
This was the board it was on today at least, which pleased me as I got it straight away!
Thanks Jimmi, think i'll photograph it at Coach Road Estate.
(05 Oct 2017, 8:03 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]Park Lan?! Mind GCT never seem to get the number on the destinations whenever they seem to get demos.
It was pretty dire, whilst it did seem quite nippy in terms of speed, it was rattling like hell and it doesn't seem quite right in terms of spec for a public service bus, only has two stopping bells which were towards the front and about halfway down the bus which weren't ideal when I was sat the back and I may be wrong on this but I think some of the seats were on tracks, no rear destination equipment (and possibly side destinations either).
Was on the same board again today and I had a short ride from Concord to Coach Road, you are indeed correct Jimmi with regards to the seating they are on tracks at the front to the first step, then the rest are fitted like any other normal service bus, I have to say that despite the horrendous rattling and the height to which the driver is sat at which I find to be a health & safety hazard, the Nu-Vibes leather seats were very comfortable and I also thought the engine sounded a lot better than the ones fitted to the Streetlites also, perhaps Wrightbus could offer a further Engine Variant to the Streetlite range in the future.
Furthermore I can confirm that GCT do have a one Nu-Vibe on order from Wrightbus and that they will have the Demonstrator up until that is delivered, once again though Drivers have complained about the Nu-Vibe suitability for service, similar scenario to the one Go North East has had in the past with Streetlite WF. It would seem GCT from what I was told by the driver on the 37 this morning have ordered the Nu-Vibe prior to receiving the Demonstrator.
YX06 CUO was on the Kingston Park Free Bus Today.
Does GCT use fiat bluebird on M71
(30 Oct 2017, 8:03 am)jimmoc wrote [ -> ]Does GCT use fiat bluebird on M71
Yes
Well the 18:56pm, 73 at Hylton retail park towards Sunderland hasn't bothered to turn up.......
Edit: Still waiting... Not going to turn up now...
Any news on when GCT Nu-Vibe Wright bus will arrive
(15 Nov 2017, 1:45 pm)jimmoc wrote [ -> ]Any news on when GCT Nu-Vibe Wright bus will arrive
There's been a 67 plate bus on the 701 recently, I'm not sure if it's a Streetlite or a Nu-Vibe though.
(15 Nov 2017, 2:59 pm)deanmachine wrote [ -> ]There's been a 67 plate bus on the 701 recently, I'm not sure if it's a Streetlite or a Nu-Vibe though.
It's SK67 FMY and entered service earlier this week. Some info from DVLA
Vehicle make:WRIGHTBUSDate of first registration:October 2017Year of manufacture:2017Cylinder capacity (cc):4461 ccCO₂Emissions:0 g/kmFuel type
IESELExport marker:NoVehicle status:Tax not dueVehicle colour:REDVehicle type approval:M3Wheelplan:2-AXLE-RIGID BODY
YX07DXF has lost its destination blind screen, operating the 592 tonight.
PB1099280/16 Registered (Short notice)
CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD
Route: HEWORTH INTERCHANGE, GATESHEAD to ARGYLE ST, HEBBURN SOUTH TYNESIDE
Service number: 515
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 18 Dec 2017
PB1099280/17 Registered (Short notice)
CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD
Route: HEWORTH INTERCHANGE, GATESHEAD to DOVEDALE ROAD, SEABURN
Service number: 558
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 18 Dec 2017
T807CBW/5157 was on the 515/558 today.
Operated the 15:37 558 to Seaburn from Heworth.
GCT must be running short of minibuses as a Orange President was on the 37 this evening.
(18 Dec 2017, 7:54 pm)Malarkey wrote [ -> ]GCT must be running short of minibuses as a Orange President was on the 37 this evening.
YJ64 DYW was on the Sainsburys Free bus at Wrekenton today.
PB1099280/75 Registered
CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD
Route: Four Lane Ends, Metro, Benton Newcastle to Greenhills Est, Stagshaw
Service number: K1 (K2)
Service type: Hail & Ride, Normal Stopping
Effective date: 18 Mar 2018
PB1099280/74 Registered
CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD
Route: Byrness, West Denton to Byrness, West Denton
Service number: 13
Service type: Hail & Ride, Normal Stopping
Effective date: 18 Mar 2018
PB1099280/73 Registered
CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD
Route: Backworth Castle Park to Whitley Bay Metro/The Sandpiper Marden
Service number: 59 (359)
Service type: Hail & Ride, Normal Stopping
Effective date: 18 Mar 2018
PB1099280/54 Registered (Short notice)
CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD
Route: Heworth Interchange, Gateshead to High Street, Wrekenton, Gateshead
Service number: 68
Service type: Hail & Ride, Normal Stopping
Effective date: 28 Jan 2018
Been told by a friend that GCT Have got Man Enviro 200 from london ex metroline
PB1099280/68 Registered
CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD
Route: Four Lane Ends, Metro Station to Proctor & Gamble, Cobalt Business Park
Service number: 335
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 19 Mar 2018
(12 Mar 2018, 3:46 pm)S830OFT wrote [ -> ]YY15GDK - 592
I saw that at Doxford Park this morning. Went off on to the A19. Didnt know who had it.
(12 Mar 2018, 4:32 pm)Andreos1 wrote [ -> ]I saw that at Doxford Park this morning. Went off on to the A19. Didnt know who had it.
Been replaced by YX12CHN.
(12 Mar 2018, 4:32 pm)Andreos1 wrote [ -> ]I saw that at Doxford Park this morning. Went off on to the A19. Didnt know who had it.
They've had that one since new, often on Team Valley Sainsbury's when I've seen in.
I understand that GCT have two new Mellor Bluebirds, 18-platers.
(14 Mar 2018, 10:23 am)RBZ 5459 wrote [ -> ]I understand that GCT have two new Mellor Bluebirds, 18-platers.
Photo posted on Facebook a few days ago identifies one as BF18YRW.
A little bit of digging on the DVLA Tax Checker confirms the other to be BF18YRX.
335 is Bluebird free today with the Enviro and Solo making an appearance
Rare to see anything other than a bluebird at all, never mind two buses covering.
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