June 2020
Go North East
Photograph by kieron mathews
From Monday 1 June 2020, in line with guidance from the government, Go North East's bus services will start returning to what can be considered a 'normal' level of service on weekdays (albeit still reduced on weekends), also with some minor changes which had originally been planned to take place from 17 May 2020. As such, this vehicle has now been reinstated at Deptford.
April 2020
Go North East
Following completion of all required vehicle re-allocations; this vehicle has been temporarily withdrawn from service due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and has been officially delicensed (SORN'd), enabling Go North East to obtain a tax refund.
March 2015
Go North East
This vehicle has gained an offside vinyl to advertise that local radio station Sun FM voiced the audio announcements for "Drifter" service 60.
August 2014
Go North East
Following trials at Riverside and Stanley, this vehicle has now returned to service at Deptford Depot on "Drifter" service 60.
August 2014
Go North East
Photograph by Daniel Graham
To allow the withdrawal of elderly Wright Renown bodied Volvo B10BLEs from the fleet, "Lime" services 8/78 are believed to be in-line to receive brand new vehicles within this financial year. To test suitability of the Wright Streetlite vehicle type, as well as comparing against the Mercedes Citaro demonstrator vehicle (9120) which has been trialled, this vehicle has been transferred from Riverside Depot to Stanley, where it will see allocation to services 8/78.
August 2014
Go North East
Photograph by Daniel Graham
To remove articulated vehicles from the fleet, as well as the associated higher running costs, service X66 is believed to be in-line to receive brand new vehicles within this financial year. To test suitability of the Wright Streetlite vehicle type, as well as comparing against the Mercedes Citaro demonstrator vehicle (9120) which has been trialled, this vehicle has been temporarily transferred from Deptford Depot to Riverside, where it will see allocation to service X66.
November 2013
Go North East
This vehicle has entered service at Deptford Depot.
October 2013
Go North East
Ahead of its entry into service, this vehicle has gained "Drifter" branding, with sub-branding for service 60 (Sunderland - Parkside).
October 2013
Go North East
This vehicle, which carries a light blue livery, has arrived into the Go North East fleet. It features Wi-Fi and Next Stop Announcement screens, and is currently being prepared for service at Saltmeadows Road Depot. Once prepared for service, it is expected that the vehicle will transfer to Deptford Depot.
