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Central Taxis Gateshead: LN20 OPK. by
Guy Park-Royal, on Flickr
entered service today on what looks like the H1, the destination screen isn’t making much sense judging by the route number stuck inside the windscreen.
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It's actually day 3 in operation on H1. As you point out there is an issue with the front destination screen which we are waiting for an engineer visit to correct. Nice driver by the way, I nearly waved at you
Does the H1 still pick up around 10 passengers a week or has it improved
(06 Mar 2020, 7:56 am)N1cholas wrote [ -> ]Does the H1 still pick up around 10 passengers a week or has it improved
I would say it's closer to 100 these days. People have recognised it as a reliable alternative when the 9 has issues
(06 Mar 2020, 9:43 am)RM2186 wrote [ -> ]I would say it's closer to 100 these days. People have recognised it as a reliable alternative when the 9 has issues
thats great its about time it was used more, its a nice little run out with plenty of sitting time too
(01 Mar 2020, 12:12 am)park5354 wrote [ -> ]3 new buses arrived on Friday.
LN 20 OPK/OPL/OPM.
They are Mercedes with mellor bodywork, in battleship grey with red roof, and black skirt.
A fourth should arrive on Monday.
They should see service as soon as they have ticket Machines fitted.
Followed MMC200 'OCM' up the A1 today. Presume its for GCT.
Seems to have plenty of speed behind it, but looked as though it was feeling the gusts of wind too!
(12 Mar 2020, 1:26 pm)Andreos1 wrote [ -> ]Followed MMC200 'OCM' up the A1 today. Presume its for GCT.
Seems to have plenty of speed behind it, but looked as though it was feeling the gusts of wind too!
As posted by one of GCT's drivers on 'North East Bus Enthusiasts' Facebook Group, YX20OCN and YX20OCM have arrived.
(12 Mar 2020, 2:17 pm)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]As posted by one of GCT's drivers on 'North East Bus Enthusiasts' Facebook Group, YX20OCN and YX20OCM have arrived.
OCN (there's a long lost link to NE based buses restored) must have been ahead or well behind OCM.
Didn't see it at all.
The same driver had now posted a photo of 8 E200MMCs on various Facebook Groups - sadly the quality means it’s hard to make out the registrations.
(02 Mar 2020, 6:52 pm)ASX_Terranova wrote [ -> ]Are they normal stratas, pluses or ultras, what will they be used on?
Stratas, 2 on 84/84A and 1 on W2.
I like the new MMC200 on the 42A. I haven't been on it yet, but it looks smart.
OrangeArrow49 wroteI like the new MMC200 on the 42A. I haven't been on it yet, but it looks smart.
Sunday allocation only. Mixed allocation other days due to times of buses running off daytime routes. 1836 from Wallsend today is scheduled for solo YJ18DLE.
(23 Mar 2020, 1:27 pm)park5354 wrote [ -> ]Sunday allocation only. Mixed allocation other days due to times of buses running off daytime routes. 1836 from Wallsend today is scheduled for solo YJ18DLE.
Bit of a downgrade, after yesterdays allocation
(23 Mar 2020, 1:27 pm)park5354 wrote [ -> ]Sunday allocation only. Mixed allocation other days due to times of buses running off daytime routes. 1836 from Wallsend today is scheduled for solo YJ18DLE.
Seen a Strata on the 11 yesterday, should these be allocated?
(23 Mar 2020, 1:40 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Bit of a downgrade, after yesterdays allocation
Monday 42/42A had 3 ADL200MMC and Solo YJ64DYT.
What routes are the E200 expected to be on?
Anyone know what the route of the 335 to North Shields is
GCT up to their old tricks and missing out parts of the route.
Appreciate the 37 doesn't pick up or drop off many at Biddick Woods, but if it's part of the route, then serve it.
(31 Mar 2020, 3:23 pm)Andreos1 wrote [ -> ]GCT up to their old tricks and missing out parts of the route.
Appreciate the 37 doesn't pick up or drop off many at Biddick Woods, but if it's part of the route, then serve it.
Also worth noting that the evening/Sunday service in North Tyneside, awarded to GCT from 23 March, is now being operated by Go North East again under contract to Nexus.
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