North East Buses

(05 Jul 2016, 8:11 am)Designline wrote [ -> ]so it is those ones that are going to phoenix, I think from now on I will find alternative sources for finding information

Would have been shocked if GO59WMS left the Weardale fleet considering it has just been repainted into their standard livery within the last few weeks.

(05 Jul 2016, 12:42 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]Would have been shocked if GO59WMS left the Weardale fleet considering it has just been repainted into their standard livery within the last few weeks.

i think it be they 2 small ones that leaving weardale i remember seeing D6WMS up for sale while back so i think it most likely to be V6/D6 they the 2 smallest solos they got

PB1126436/4 - PHOENIX COACHES (NE) LTD, NORTHUMBERLAND TAXI & COACH CENTRE, SOUTH ALBION RETAIL PARK, BLYTH, NE24 5BW
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Whitley Bay, Metro
Finish Point: Earsdon Grange, Harewood Crescent
Via: Hillheads Est, W Monkseaton, Sainsbury
Service Number: W1
Service Type: Hail & Ride
Effective Date: 25-JUL-2016
Other Details: Monday to Saturday exc excluding public & bank holidays

Phoenix have their new E200 out on the 17 tonight very nice bus but the number is on the left! Hopefully they get it sorted

See the E200 was on 333 this morning

(09 Jul 2016, 9:03 pm)Tom wrote [ -> ]Phoenix have their new E200 out on the 17 tonight very nice bus but the number is on the left! Hopefully they get it sorted

I think under DDA rules it's allowed to have a route number on the left, it's just not seen as "best practice". Still agree it could do with being on the right though.

Has everything been delivered yet do you know?

If not I can see a couple of double deckers being used on the nexus work until the Bluebirds etc. are delivered as they won't have enough other buses.

yesterday their was ex weardale Optare solo still in weardale colours it was route learning on service 84 in newcastle

(21 Jul 2016, 6:19 am)jaimzm wrote [ -> ]yesterday their was ex weardale Optare solo still in weardale colours it was route learning on service 84 in newcastle

https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/2835...ateposted/

Its purchase was mentioned a few days ago

(21 Jul 2016, 9:26 am)S813 FVK wrote [ -> ]https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/2835...ateposted/

Its purchase was mentioned a few days ago

It was in Gateshead today

Is it this Sunday phoenix take over them routes

(23 Jul 2016, 7:26 am)jaimzm wrote [ -> ]Is it this Sunday phoenix take over them routes

Yes

(23 Jul 2016, 8:45 am)South Tyne Lad wrote [ -> ]Yes

brill thanks

Looks like the Bluebird's have arrived, or at least one has - SJ16 BGZ, operating the 10:40 84 from the MetroCentre.

EDIT: the other 84/84A is ex Weardale Solo MX07 JNZ.

(25 Jul 2016, 9:40 am)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]Looks like the Bluebird's have arrived, or at least one has - SJ16 BGZ, operating the 10:40 84 from the MetroCentre.

EDIT: the other 84/84A is ex Weardale Solo MX07 JNZ.

The MPD is on the M71, It is great!!!

KV02URX is on the 335 just leaving FLE now to Hadrian Park

(25 Jul 2016, 3:06 pm)Tom wrote [ -> ]KV02URX is on the 335 just leaving FLE now to Hadrian Park

I had a ride on that earlier, was surprised to see that appear. Also rode the new Bluebird on the 84 this morning.

Today's allocations that I saw:

59/359: MX07JNJ
84/84A: SJ16BGZ, MX07JNZ
333: LX06FBB
335 KV02URX, NJ11EXJ
M71: LX06FBC
W1: YX11HNV
W1A: YJ59NND
W2: SJ16BGY
W3: KY63VTG

(25 Jul 2016, 4:10 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]I had a ride on that earlier, was surprised to see that appear. Also rode the new Bluebird on the 84 this morning.

Today's allocations that I saw:

59/359: MX07JNJ
84/84A: SJ16BGZ, MX07JNZ
333: LX06FBB
335 KV02URX, NJ11EXJ
M71: LX06FBC
W1: YX11HNV
W1A: YJ59NND
W2: SJ16BGY
W3: KY63VTG

I'm guessing the other Bluebird was on the K2 then?

Is it just me or are the destination blinds dodgy on the Phoenix buses the writing looks to be squashed up on one side

(25 Jul 2016, 4:23 pm)Tom wrote [ -> ]I'm guessing the other Bluebird was on the K2 then?

Is it just me or are the destination blinds dodgy on the Phoenix buses the writing looks to be squashed up on one side

Oops, missed the K2 out. Yep Bluebird SJ16BGX was on the K2.

Yeah, the destination set up does look peculiar.

There was a Cock up somewhere this morning with the 84/84A, the first journey to the MetroCentre didn't run as somehow Phoenix seemed to be under the impression that the first run was the 10:40 from the MetroCentre. I know full well that the first run to the MetroCentre didn't operate as a woman got on the 10:40 departure and mentioned it about a HUNDRED TIMES!

(25 Jul 2016, 4:36 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]Oops, missed the K2 out. Yep Bluebird SJ16BGX was on the K2.

Yeah, the destination set up does look peculiar.

There was a Cock up somewhere this morning with the 84/84A, the first journey to the MetroCentre didn't run as somehow Phoenix seemed to be under the impression that the first run was the 10:40 from the MetroCentre. I know full well that the first run to the MetroCentre didn't operate as a woman got on the 10:40 departure and mentioned it about a HUNDRED TIMES!

Ah right thought they would be  

According to the timetable on Nexus the first run is 10:40 from Metrocentre.

Yep the destinations all looked dodgy and squashed up.

Some photos of most of the allocations to Phoenix's services today can be seen here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/127079988@...1457511966

(25 Jul 2016, 8:45 pm)Jimmi wrote [ -> ]Some photos of most of the allocations to Phoenix's services today can be seen here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/127079988@...1457511966

Good photos, my favorite is the Enviro with the clock tower in the background.

Is that a Phoenix Ford Transit behind the bus stop in the photo?

Charles

(25 Jul 2016, 4:23 pm)Tom wrote [ -> ]I'm guessing the other Bluebird was on the K2 then?

Is it just me or are the destination blinds dodgy on the Phoenix buses the writing looks to be squashed up on one side

Looks like someone at Phoenix hasn't got the hang of Mobi Info Edit! 

(26 Jul 2016, 8:28 am)Charles41 wrote [ -> ]Good photos, my favorite is the Enviro with the clock tower in the background.

Is that a Phoenix Ford Transit behind the bus stop in the photo?

Charles

Thanks Charles [emoji2]

Yes it is, I saw it appear in a few places over the course of the day, it was being used for driver changeovers.

(26 Jul 2016, 8:28 am)Charles41 wrote [ -> ]Good photos, my favorite is the Enviro with the clock tower in the background.

Is that a Phoenix Ford Transit behind the bus stop in the photo?

Charles

Thanks Charles [emoji2]

Yes it is, I saw it appear in a few places over the course of the day, it was being used for driver changeovers.

Thursdays Phoenix Allocations

59 / 359 - Optare Solo: KX53SCZ
84 / 84A - Optare Solo: MX07JNZ and Fiat Ducato / Mellor Orion: SJ16BGZ
333 - Optare Solo: YJ59NND
335 - ADL Dart SLF / ADL MPD: LX06FBC and Optare Solo: NJ11EXJ
K1 / K2 - Fiat Ducato / Mellor Orion: SJ16BGX
M71 - ADL Dart SLF / ADL MPD: LX06FBB
W1 - ADL Enviro 200: YX11HNV
W1A - Optare Solo: MX07JNJ
W2 - Fiat Ducato / Mellor Orion: SJ16BGY
W3 - Optare Solo: KY63VTG

Why since phoenix took the extra work the destinations are the oppisite way round. As in number being on right.
On the 359/59 the number is not displayed on the back either.

Also most the drivers ive seen have had headphones in and most not in same uniform. This looks really unprofessional plus the headphones could distract them. I know the traffic comissioner doesnt allow bus drivers with headphones in.

(29 Jul 2016, 8:13 pm)dannygee wrote [ -> ]Why since phoenix took the extra work the destinations are the oppisite way round. As in number being on right.
On the 359/59 the number is not displayed on the back either.

Also most the drivers ive seen have had headphones in and most not in same uniform. This looks really unprofessional plus the headphones could distract them. I know the traffic comissioner doesnt allow bus drivers with headphones in.

Yeah the service has been very poor by Phoenix which is unexpected as they used to be decent on the night time 17. The darts they have got are a disgrace I've never heard a bus rattle so much surely they can do something about that, and there is a mix and match with regards to liveries. You'd think they would paint them all into white. The signs are awful too.

I've seen drivers with headphones in too which isn't very good either.

(29 Jul 2016, 8:20 pm)Tom wrote [ -> ]Yeah the service has been very poor by Phoenix which is unexpected as they used to be decent on the night time 17. The darts they have got are a disgrace I've never heard a bus rattle so much surely they can do something about that, and there is a mix and match with regards to liveries. You'd think they would paint them all into white. The signs are awful too.

I've seen drivers with headphones in too which isn't very good either.

Yep and surely they should have a uniform which they should all wear.