Looks like gct haven't had a good Sunday
Two missing buses of the 42/42A
Missing bus of the 41
Missing bus of the 11
Missing bus of the 32A
Now only two buses 42/42A, 41 isn't tracking at all (from when this post went up) only two 11 are out and two 32A
Better than usual but probably not better than ever...
If GCT are not operating Nexus secured services and they fail to operate - email your local cllr or Nexus and they will investigate why this service was not operating.
(05 Feb 2022, 8:50 pm)DaveFromUpNorth wrote [ -> ]If GCT are not operating Nexus secured services and they fail to operate - email your local cllr or Nexus and they will investigate why this service was not operating.
Think people have mentioned in this thread before they've tried this with no avail.
Bustimes shows that this MB Sprinter is being operated by GCT. It previously spent time in the North East as GNE 9071 on service H, the Newcastle hospital link, before GNE got similar 729 and 730 for that service.
(14 Feb 2022, 10:52 pm)N391OTY wrote [ -> ]Bustimes shows that this MB Sprinter is being operated by GCT. It previously spent time in the North East as GNE 9071 on service H, the Newcastle hospital link, before GNE got similar 729 and 730 for that service.
BU55 EVM !
(14 Feb 2022, 10:52 pm)N391OTY wrote [ -> ]Bustimes shows that this MB Sprinter is being operated by GCT. It previously spent time in the North East as GNE 9071 on service H, the Newcastle hospital link, before GNE got similar 729 and 730 for that service.
BU55 EVM !
Used on R1 then 592 pm only
Did GCT operate any 342 trips yesterday?
(27 Mar 2022, 11:01 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote [ -> ]Did GCT operate any 342 trips yesterday?
Yes, passed an ADL Enviro 200 at Benton ASDA on the 342.
GCT are not tracking 335/342 today
how can GCT afford such a modern fleet? Like i don't think a single one of there buses is more than like 4 year old that is in commercial service
(30 Mar 2022, 8:40 pm)Unber43 wrote [ -> ]how can GCT afford such a modern fleet? Like i don't think a single one of there buses is more than like 4 year old that is in commercial service
I would imagine they lease them
(30 Mar 2022, 8:44 pm)Thomas12 wrote [ -> ]I would imagine they lease them
Wonder why GNE don't do that
(30 Mar 2022, 9:13 pm)Unber43 wrote [ -> ]Wonder why GNE don't do that
It likely costs more over the lifespan of a bus to lease, but there's limited capital outlay. Perfect for an operator like GCT though, where they can send the buses back should they lose enough work to end up with a surplus.
GNE or any other large operator is going to need to the said bus for its entire lifespan, and they have access to capital to purchase outright.
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Mellor Strata operating the 342 today, LN20OPO I think it was.
(30 Mar 2022, 8:40 pm)Unber43 wrote [ -> ]how can GCT afford such a modern fleet? Like i don't think a single one of there buses is more than like 4 year old that is in commercial service
Their work is predominantly contracted rather than commercial, so less risk. Leasing costs (assuming they are leased) will likely be reflected in tender bids, and from what I can gather the fleet is well utilised.
Saw a Facebook post a few days confirming that the K2 will return. Only put it in here as GCT ran it previously. If true then it might stay with GCT but could go to GNE
(27 Jun 2022, 9:45 am)Aaron21 wrote [ -> ]Saw a Facebook post a few days confirming that the K2 will return. Only put it in here as GCT ran it previously. If true then it might stay with GCT but could go to GNE
GCT - with the March, May and now July changes GCT have lost a lot of work (contract losses, services withdrawn)
GCT must waste so much money on driver transfers, do the drivers just take their bus back to the depot, and the new drivers brings a new one?
(27 Jun 2022, 5:40 pm)Unber43 wrote [ -> ]GCT must waste so much money on driver transfers, do the drivers just take their bus back to the depot, and the new drivers brings a new one?
They've got Renault Kangoo vans that say Bus Division on the back under the GCT logo.
(27 Jun 2022, 5:09 pm)busmanT wrote [ -> ]GCT - with the March, May and now July changes GCT have lost a lot of work (contract losses, services withdrawn)
It would be interesting to compare their pre-March 2022 PVR to their new PVR from 24 July. Even if they do win the K2 (which they are likely to, but Phoenix could be competitive!) then I still think it must be a significant reduction.
(27 Jun 2022, 6:23 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]It would be interesting to compare their pre-March 2022 PVR to their new PVR from 24 July. Even if they do win the K2 (which they are likely to, but Phoenix could be competitive!) then I still think it must be a significant reduction.
Yeah off the top of my head it was a big drop.
They lost the K1/K2 (1 bus), W1A/W2/W3 (3 buses), 6/552 (1 bus), 59/359 (1 bus), 319 (1 bus), 333 (1 bus). And then the PVR reduction on the 335 is a reduction of 2 buses.
That is all I can think of, apart from the evening/Sunday services - although there are probably some I've missed. In total that's quite a significant drop in PVR of around 10.
Are taxibuses full disability accessible?
Just asking as if the TB14 is operating Kibblesworth to Birtley/Barley Mow there will be a few passengers for the doctors surgery from Kibblesworth. Most of these passengers have those 'walkers on wheels' but I'm gathering there isn't much storage. Don't think I've ever seen a taxibus driver open a boot to get walkers etc in.
The 92 on an evening will now be TB92
Gateshead Central Taxis will be the new operator of tendered service 104 between Newfield, Bishop Auckland & Ramshaw from Monday 25th July
(22 Jul 2022, 4:56 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]Gateshead Central Taxis will be the new operator of tendered service 104 between Newfield, Bishop Auckland & Ramshaw from Monday 25th July
That's a very local service for them!
(22 Jul 2022, 5:09 pm)streetdeckfan wrote [ -> ]That's a very local service for them!
Similar sort of distance to the previous operators base in Blaydon albeit they used The Eden's depot to house the bus for the service
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