North East Buses

So do Stanley ever plan on painting the Wrights they bought or are they sticking with London red?

(26 Jan 2018, 7:26 pm)CelingHamster wrote [ -> ]So do Stanley ever plan on painting the Wrights they bought or are they sticking with London red?

The last I heard, they will be remaining as they are.

Dose anyone know what stanley travel will be using on service 84

(13 Mar 2018, 5:30 pm)jimmoc wrote [ -> ]Dose anyone know what stanley travel will be using on service 84

I imagine solos likely E3STX and ON02STX.

I hope this is the correct place to post this.

As Stanley Travel will operate the 84/84A from Sunday 18th March does that make it three operators for that service now? Phoenix Coaches have operated it for a few years and before that Arriva ran it at some point.

How popular is the 84/84A? Any ideas of fares? Nexus-secured contract services have no way of finding out fares online unfortunately.

An addition to the fleet, YJ15APZ seen on the 84A.

YJ15APZ Slatyford 84A by Matt Williamson, on Flickr

(24 Mar 2018, 8:02 pm)RBZ 5459 wrote [ -> ]An addition to the fleet, YJ15APZ seen on the 84A.

YJ15APZ Slatyford 84A by Matt Williamson, on Flickr

Thank you for that. I wanted to see a picture of the 84A. How come there is no Stanley Travel branding?

I would like to ride the 84A service at some point.

I plan to ride the Stanley Travel 84A soon. Does this service issue Day Rovers?

I know a single and return are available, not sure what else is.

(06 Apr 2018, 3:38 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote [ -> ]I plan to ride the Stanley Travel 84A soon. Does this service issue Day Rovers?

I know a single and return are available, not sure what else is.

Pop cards and all Nexus tickets.
The allocation is two Solos one is a sr off the R5 with the new Solo on the R5.

(06 Apr 2018, 3:44 pm)S830OFT wrote [ -> ]Pop cards and all Nexus tickets.
The allocation is two Solos one is a sr off the R5 with the new Solo on the R5.

Thank you. Is Solo SR YJ15 APZ still on the 84/84A? As the service is hourly it wouldn't require many vehicles, do but they have a spare if needed?

(06 Apr 2018, 3:59 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote [ -> ]Thank you. Is Solo SR YJ15 APZ still on the 84/84A? As the service is hourly it wouldn't require many vehicles, do but they have a spare if needed?

No it's on the R5 as it only has 15 seats.
R2 is on the 84s

(06 Apr 2018, 4:31 pm)S830OFT wrote [ -> ]No it's on the R5 as it only has 15 seats.
R2 is on the 84s

I didn't think the 84/84A would need many seats. How popular are the services?

(20 Apr 2018, 7:48 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote [ -> ]I didn't think the 84/84A would need many seats. How popular are the services?

84A picks up a few leaving town but it's empty up to West Denton. The 84 can get a good load during the day for the full route.

(20 Apr 2018, 8:10 pm)S830OFT wrote [ -> ]84A picks up a few leaving town but it's empty up to West Denton. The 84 can get a good load during the day for the full route.

Thanks for your reply. So where are the people going from town if not to West Denton? I am genuinely surprised the 84 gets a good loading. The service is not very frequent and has a lot of competition (both the 84 and 84A).

(20 Apr 2018, 8:22 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote [ -> ]Thanks for your reply. So where are the people going from town if not to West Denton? I am genuinely surprised the 84 gets a good loading. The service is not very frequent and has a lot of competition (both the 84 and 84A).

Nexus Route so competition isn't important. They go to likes of Fenham.

(20 Apr 2018, 10:31 pm)S830OFT wrote [ -> ]Nexus Route so competition isn't important. They go to likes of Fenham.

True, but I am interested why people choose the 84/84A when there are so many options from other bus operators, GNE and Stagecoach to Metrocentre and Stagecoach to Fenham etc.  Additionally Nexus routes usually maintain connections which are essential for the community but not commercially viable, the 84/84A don't look to provide anything not available from GNE and Stagecoach.

(20 Apr 2018, 10:57 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote [ -> ]True, but I am interested why people choose the 84/84A when there are so many options from other bus operators, GNE and Stagecoach to Metrocentre and Stagecoach to Fenham etc.  Additionally Nexus routes usually maintain connections which are essential for the community but not commercially viable, the 84/84A don't look to provide anything not available from GNE and Stagecoach.

Most passengers are OAPs and many passengers don't do the full route.

(20 Apr 2018, 11:04 pm)S830OFT wrote [ -> ]Most passengers are OAPs and many passengers don't do the full route.

Thank you. Have you used the services?

(20 Apr 2018, 11:10 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote [ -> ]Thank you. Have you used the services?

Yes

(20 Apr 2018, 11:04 pm)S830OFT wrote [ -> ]Most passengers are OAPs and many passengers don't do the full route.

It forms a vital link for people in the West End who work and shop at the Metrocentre. It can get good loadings at Benwell and Scotswood. I've used it a few times.

Charles

I hope to use the services at some point.

Is the 84A usually on time leaving St Thomas Street?

Thanks.

(21 Apr 2018, 2:50 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote [ -> ]I hope to use the services at some point.

Is the 84A usually on time leaving St Thomas Street?

Thanks.

Pretty much so. You could take the 30, 31 or 38 to Fergusons Lane and Whickham View. Then catch the 84 from Broadmead Way. This is the only service that uses Broadmead Way and it's hail and ride on this section.

Charles

(21 Apr 2018, 4:15 pm)Charles41 wrote [ -> ]Pretty much so. You could take the 30, 31 or 38 to Fergusons Lane and Whickham View. Then catch the 84 from Broadmead Way. This is the only service that uses Broadmead Way and it's hail and ride on this section.

Charles

Thanks for that. I was asking for the 84A from St Thomas Street towards West Denton. Sorry I wasn't clear.

Any reason the 84/84A doesn't run more frequently and continue to operate slightly later in the day?

YJ15 APZ (I think) on the 84A today. I wasn't expecting a new Solo on the service.

New in is VD18 STX

Stanley Travel, Durham VD18STX at the UK Coach Rally, Blackpool. by Gobbiner, on Flickr

How many vehicles are operating the 84/84A? A new and old Solo are both allocated, I think.

(30 Apr 2018, 8:50 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote [ -> ]How many vehicles are operating the 84/84A? A new and old Solo are both allocated, I think.

PVR=2 for 84/84A Stanley using old solo and solo SR

Shocking attitude and behaviour from the driver on service 794 today, I was at the bus stop on Lobley Hill Road and 6021 came heading up the bank with Not In Service on the blind. A man left the bus stop and flagged it, I realised it was the 794 as it was 16:55. The man boarded and paid his fare, I proceeded to board to where the driver turned round and said "No, this is not your bus" I asked what bus this is and he said "it doesn't matter" I left the bus in shock of how rude he was. I think it is ridiculous how the driver can pick and choose who boards the bus when the route is registered on the timetable. Also how he thinks he can get away with Not Im Service on the blind is beyond me. I think I will be reporting this incident to Nexus as everybody with a valid pass has a right to board a public service bus.

(17 May 2018, 7:38 pm)S830OFT wrote [ -> ]Shocking attitude and behaviour from the driver on service 794 today, I was at the bus stop on Lobley Hill Road and 6021 came heading up the bank with Not In Service on the blind. A man left the bus stop and flagged it, I realised it was the 794 as it was 16:55. The man boarded and paid his fare, I proceeded to board to where the driver turned round and said "No, this is not your bus" I asked what bus this is and he said "it doesn't matter" I left the bus in shock of how rude he was. I think it is ridiculous how the driver can pick and choose who boards the bus when the route is registered on the timetable. Also how he thinks he can get away with Not Im Service on the blind is beyond me. I think I will be reporting this incident to Nexus as everybody with a valid pass has a right to board a public service bus.

Go to Stanley Travel first, they're a decent bunch there so I'm sure you'll get this sorted.