North East Buses

Seen today.

Better one today.

The future of service 30 doesn't look good, this was posted on their Facebook a short while ago.

It's good they are being up front & honest about the situation. And will work the 56 days notice many indipendants neglect

That's a shame. Deprived area, you'd think people would jump at the chance of a £1 fare!

Service 30 is sadly coming to an end.

The Primo was on the 30 yesterday (1100). Don't know what was on the TR, unless it had changed over by then. MPD back on today.

(30 Mar 2016, 2:17 pm)Cock Robin wrote [ -> ]The Primo was on the 30 yesterday (1100). Don't know what was on the TR, unless it had changed over by then. MPD back on today.

Easter Holidays - no TR1, only the peak time TR2s are operated.

(30 Mar 2016, 2:20 pm)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]Easter Holidays - no TR1, only the peak time TR2s are operated.

I know that, that's what I mean it could have been changed over by it was needed for the evening peak.

Primo on the 30 today whilst W900BCL is on the TR1.

(13 Apr 2016, 10:22 am)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]Primo on the 30 today whilst W900BCL is on the TR1.

Not seen the Solo for a while.

Croft will be operating the Macmillan Academy school services from September.

http://www.macmillan-academy.org.uk/nav/...es2016.doc

http://www.macmillan-academy.org.uk/nav/...es2016.pdf

The MPD has lost most of its branding.

RJ05 WEW on TR2 today

Croft have acquired duel door Dart LG02FFY for use on the Middlesbrough College TR1/TR2 services. It's been out on the TR2 tonight.

Photo from Croft Coach Travel's Facebook.

Seen today.

Recent additions here are Mercedes Cheetah T487CCK and Leyland Olympian BAZ7055 (ex H764KDY)

Seen today on Portrack Lane, Stockton on the first day of the new '17 plate' was YD17WXY, a new 57 seat VDL Futura 2

Another new addition at Croft is Volvo 9700 BX10HUY (ex H15GVT) from Glen Valley Tours
Also unreported was the addition of Volvo B12M Jonckheere SHV SF07XMK

W959PAU scrapped at Alphas, seen in their yard on Friday.

(17 Apr 2017, 6:52 pm)RBZ 5459 wrote [ -> ]W959PAU scrapped at Alphas, seen in their yard on Friday.

Last with M&D wasn't it? Painted it white, never used it??

(18 Apr 2017, 5:11 pm)Cock Robin wrote [ -> ]Last with M&D wasn't it? Painted it white, never used it??

Was indeed, believe they also bought the Primo YN55YSC but not sure if it's been used either!

Had a quick look in at Croft's yard today and noted former Stagecoach London Trident 17836 (LX03BYM), along with a former NAT Group B7TL Gemini and what looks like an ex Trustybus Scania Solar.
Some of the coaches have been sold - Neoplan Skyliner KX05HVF has gone to Wrights Coaches in Wroxham, Norfolk.