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RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - Adrian - 11 Jul 2014 (11 Jul 2014, 6:53 pm)Dan Is that allowed? Storing vehicles at somewhere besides where they have a license? If it's one of the ones over 16 seats, then I'd say not. I had thought that registered vehicles on an operator's licence had to be stored at one of their operating centres when not in use? RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - Andreos1 - 23 Jul 2014 Cant remember if it was ever mentioned, but I passed the Holly Hill site and they have at least one vehicle, which looks like a debranded DCC hospital link (or whatever they are called) bus parked up. RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - Adam - 23 Jul 2014 Went past Stoneygate Lane on the 93 earlier and there was a blue and white Solo SR parked in a yard next to a Nexus Bluebird. Is it a new purchase for the upcoming contracts? RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - Dan - 24 Jul 2014 (23 Jul 2014, 10:06 pm)Adam Went past Stoneygate Lane on the 93 earlier and there was a blue and white Solo SR parked in a yard next to a Nexus Bluebird. Is it a new purchase for the upcoming contracts? Unless it's brand new and has a total capacity of 49 (much like the new "Venture" branded Solo SRs GNE have) opposed to what was the usual 48, then this vehicle still won't be fully compliant for the tenders they've won - which to my memory were mainly based on a total capacity of 49. In all honesty, given that it's white and blue opposed to being Nexus-liveried (like the new Bluebirds), I can't see it being brand new. With just three days to go prior to these contracts becoming operational, it is worrying that very few compliant vehicles have been sorted. I wonder, should aureolin be able to receive another one of these penalty documents, if this will show for next period? What I will say in GCT's favour is that they have purchased the Bluebirds and put them in Nexus livery. The contract didn't seem to stipulate the use of Nexus-liveried vehicles, but it's good that GCT has used their initiative and done so anyway. RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - Malarkey - 24 Jul 2014 (23 Jul 2014, 10:06 pm)Adam Went past Stoneygate Lane on the 93 earlier and there was a blue and white Solo SR parked in a yard next to a Nexus Bluebird. Is it a new purchase for the upcoming contracts? Was it not this - YJ12 NBX - Optare Solo SR Demonstrator https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/14754432923/ Note that it also has Passengers on Board, Wonder if GCT have took over the 73 a few Days Early. RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - Dan - 24 Jul 2014 (24 Jul 2014, 4:44 pm)NEBCD Malarkey Was it not this - YJ12 NBX - Optare Solo SR Demonstrator Or drivers route training? I'd imagine this will only be with GCT temporarily, and that it's a loan from Optare whilst new vehicles are being manufactured - given that it'll have a total capacity of 48 opposed to 49 (like new Solo SRs have). RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - tyresmoke - 24 Jul 2014 (24 Jul 2014, 4:50 pm)Dan Or drivers route training? It was spotted in Hebburn earlier too, presumably route learning the 515/558 RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - Adam - 24 Jul 2014 (24 Jul 2014, 4:44 pm)NEBCD Malarkey Was it not this - YJ12 NBX - Optare Solo SR Demonstrator Yeah that's the one I see it's silver as opposed to white. It was slightly dark when I saw it so I'll use that as an excuse Re: RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - Adrian - 24 Jul 2014 (24 Jul 2014, 6:49 am)Dan Unless it's brand new and has a total capacity of 49 (much like the new "Venture" branded Solo SRs GNE have) opposed to what was the usual 48, then this vehicle still won't be fully compliant for the tenders they've won - which to my memory were mainly based on a total capacity of 49. In all honesty, given that it's white and blue opposed to being Nexus-liveried (like the new Bluebirds), I can't see it being brand new.I'll put a request in further down the line. I intend to ask for an updated secured services list though, which shows vehicle requirements etc. RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - Malarkey - 24 Jul 2014 (24 Jul 2014, 7:12 pm)Adam Yeah that's the one From what I have just been reading on "The North East Road Transport" Page on Facebook, there looks to be more Solo SR's on there way to GCT in the coming weeks. [attachment=5766] RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - Andreos1 - 24 Jul 2014 (24 Jul 2014, 7:59 pm)NEBCD Malarkey From what I have just been reading on "The North East Road Transport" Page on Facebook, there looks to be more Solo SR's on there way to GCT in the coming weeks. Totally irrelevant - but can remember the SNUG factory being the scene of a nasty murder 12/13 years ago. RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - Rapidsnap - 25 Jul 2014 Noted the former? PCL Travel B6LE parked up in the GCT compound in Hebburn last night. RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - Roland Pratt - 25 Jul 2014 (24 Jul 2014, 7:59 pm)NEBCD Malarkey From what I have just been reading on "The North East Road Transport" Page on Facebook, there looks to be more Solo SR's on there way to GCT in the coming weeks. North East Road Transport?? RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - Michael - 25 Jul 2014 PB1099280/24 - CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD, 53 - 55 HIGH STREET, FELLING, GATESHEAD, NE10 9LU Registration Accepted Starting Point: LEAD ROAD, GREENSIDE Finish Point: THORP ACADEMY, RYTON Via: Service Number: 877 Service Type: School or Works Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014 Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY PB1099280/25 - CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD, 53 - 55 HIGH STREET, FELLING, GATESHEAD, NE10 9LU Registration Accepted Starting Point: FALMOUTH DRIVE, LOW SIMONSIDE Finish Point: NORTH ROAD, BOLDON COLLIERY Via: Service Number: 542 Service Type: School or Works Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014 Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY PB1099280/26 - CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD, 53 - 55 HIGH STREET, FELLING, GATESHEAD, NE10 9LU Registration Accepted Starting Point: WEST BOLDON BANK TOP Finish Point: WHITBURN COE SCHOOL Via: Service Number: 803 Service Type: School or Works Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014 Other Details: M0NDAY TO FRIDAY PB1099280/27 - CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD, 53 - 55 HIGH STREET, FELLING, GATESHEAD, NE10 9LU Registration Accepted Starting Point: KIRKWOOD GARDENS, WARDLEY Finish Point: CARDINAL HUME SCHOOL, WREKENTON Via: Service Number: 878 Service Type: School or Works Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014 Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY PB1099280/28 - CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD, 53 - 55 HIGH STREET, FELLING, GATESHEAD, NE10 9LU Registration Accepted Starting Point: ST JOSEPH'S RC SCHOOL, MILL LANE, HEBBURN Finish Point: DURHAM DRIVE, FELLGATE ESTATE Via: Service Number: 821 Service Type: School or Works Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014 Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY PB1099280/29 - CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD, 53 - 55 HIGH STREET, FELLING, GATESHEAD, NE10 9LU Registration Accepted Starting Point: ST JOSEPH'S COMP SCHOOL MILL LANE, HEBBURN Finish Point: SOUTH SHIELDS MARKET, CHAPTER ROW Via: Service Number: 824 Service Type: School or Works Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014 Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY ONE WAY PB1099280/30 - CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD, 53 - 55 HIGH STREET, FELLING, GATESHEAD, NE10 9LU Registration Accepted Starting Point: FALMOUTH DRIVE, LOW SIMONSIDE, SOUTH TYNESIDE Finish Point: ST JOSEPH'S COMP SCHOOL, MILL LANE HEBBURN Via: Service Number: 820 Service Type: School or Works Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014 Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY ONCE A DAY PB1099280/31 - CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD, 53 - 55 HIGH STREET, FELLING, GATESHEAD, NE10 9LU Registration Accepted Starting Point: LORD LAWSON COMP SCHOOL, BIRTLEY Finish Point: KIBBLESWORTH SQUARE, KIBBLESWORTH Via: Service Number: 874 Service Type: School or Works Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014 Other Details: MONDAY TO FRIDAY ONCE A DAY RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - Adam - 25 Jul 2014 GCT will definitely need a bigger bus than a B6BLE to operate the 878. Arriva had the contract last year and they always had an X2 Gemini on it which was always almost full. RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - gtom - 25 Jul 2014 (25 Jul 2014, 4:37 pm)Adam GCT will definitely need a bigger bus than a B6BLE to operate the 878. Arriva had the contract last year and they always had an X2 Gemini on it which was always almost full. Similar the 874, back in the day it was opped by Wear Buses Lynx but its been a DD for as long as I recall ever since they changed the route to cover Wrekenton. RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - GuyParkRoyal - 25 Jul 2014 820, 821 & 824 were all operated by deckers up to the end of term so unless there has been a reduction in capacity requirements GCT will need some double deck buses and somewhere to store them. RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - Pete1 - 26 Jul 2014 I was at Sainsburys Team Valley yesterday and saw the shuttle bus was owned by Gateshead Central Taxis and appears to be in Nexus colours without markings except for the legal notices. I had noticed it over the last few weeks but not seen the owner's name. It appears to be a minibus (midi-bus?) similar to those operated by GNE on the 29 service which I saw together going round the 'Gold Medal' roundabout. This is my first post and I am not an expert at these types of bus RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - Dan - 26 Jul 2014 (26 Jul 2014, 9:44 am)Pete1 I was at Sainsburys Team Valley yesterday and saw the shuttle bus was owned by Gateshead Central Taxis and appears to be in Nexus colours without markings except for the legal notices. I had noticed it over the last few weeks but not seen the owner's name. It appears to be a minibus (midi-bus?) similar to those operated by GNE on the 29 service which I saw together going round the 'Gold Medal' roundabout. This is my first post and I am not an expert at these types of bus See post below: (01 Jul 2014, 5:38 pm)Dan Gateshead Central Taxis: SF14HAE by danielgrahamm, on Flickr Welcome to the forum, by the way! RE: Gateshead Central Taxis - BJ10VUS - 26 Jul 2014 (25 Jul 2014, 9:05 am)GMitchelhill Noted the former? PCL Travel B6LE parked up in the GCT compound in Hebburn last night. If it's got "Sainsbury's" written where the destination display should be, it's been there for quite a while... possibly a few weeks now? |