(28 Feb 2018, 5:58 pm)OrangeArrow49 I understand there are safety implications to consider but I feel strongly bus operators should get passengers back home before terminating services. We can't rely on public transport unfortunately.

I was meant to be volunteering today, but it was cancelled. The bus was running near enough to where I was going, so I didn't have any Stagecoach issues on this occasion, but I don't know what they expect would-be passengers to do when they stop running services without much/any notice. Stagecoach in SS and Sunderland have been really bad in running services, at least Newcastle services have largely been running to a good standard.

(28 Feb 2018, 2:15 pm)Cock Robin Totally agree.

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Well said. No wonder public transport is dying a death.

(01 Mar 2018, 8:02 pm)makem1 In Sunderland I dont blame the buses for going off early, the main roads are skating rinks never mind the estates, in over an hours driving never once did I spot an elusive yellow gritter, its the same everytime we get snow, the councils a joke

(01 Mar 2018, 8:08 pm)Michael Only Go North East and Arriva are pulling services, Stagecoach are still running, although they're only using main roads on some routes.

Haven't seen a 23 on my road since Tuesday night.

Service X34: During challenging periods, double deckers may occasionally need to be replaced with the most suitable alternative vehicle. Please be assured that this service will always be operated by double deckers when operational circumstances permit us to do so.

(09 Mar 2018, 5:57 pm)Dan I mentioned a few weeks ago that I hadn't seen an E400 on the X34 for quite a while. Even now, I still haven't seen one. I use the Felling Bypass at various parts of the day quite regularly on weekdays, so see the X34 quite often.

I saw two "E's" branded E300s on the other day - though this may have been the same once twice, as I've stopped bothering to even try and get the fleet numbers now.

Allocations to the X24 service are still just as woeful - though it's saying something when you stand a greater chance of seeing a branded Omnilink on the X24, than an Enviro400 on the X34!

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(09 Mar 2018, 6:11 pm)AIG20 Having two single deckers on the X34 seems as if there are reliability issues with the ADL E400s, as I thought that the fourth (spare) ADL E400 would help to keep the timings right (and possibly one single decker on a rare occasion in the event of severe delays).

What the X34 needs is brand new vehicles - not second-hand/cascaded vehicles. I also think that they should have kept the frequency at 20 minutes.

(09 Mar 2018, 6:43 pm)ifm001 The problem with the 20 min frequency was there was too much lay over times as the journey time is 45 mins each way(very tight though) and giving it 1hr 30 for a round trip which did not work out timewise on 20 mins.

it would be better now and for timekepping to keep both x24 and x34 every 30 mins but interwork at Newcastle changing terminus to one of the bus stations giving both services double decker routes.

(09 Mar 2018, 5:57 pm)Dan I mentioned a few weeks ago that I hadn't seen an E400 on the X34 for quite a while. Even now, I still haven't seen one. I use the Felling Bypass at various parts of the day quite regularly on weekdays, so see the X34 quite often.

I saw two "E's" branded E300s on the other day - though this may have been the same once twice, as I've stopped bothering to even try and get the fleet numbers now.

Allocations to the X24 service are still just as woeful - though it's saying something when you stand a greater chance of seeing a branded Omnilink on the X24, than an Enviro400 on the X34!

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(09 Mar 2018, 7:29 pm)Dan http://mbonwick.cu.cc/SCNW/Fleetcards/12

Site has been down for a while now.

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(09 Mar 2018, 7:40 pm)Panasonic44 If X24 does get Gas buses, what will they do with scaina's?