(26 May 2021, 6:49 pm)GNE6312 Now that intu don't own metrocentre are the X66 streetlites getting repainted?

(26 May 2021, 8:21 pm)streetdeckfan IIRC, they're working with the new owners to come up with a new livery for them.
Although, having seen Metrocentre's new logo, I'd guess they aren't really that interested!

(26 May 2021, 8:33 pm)Micheal Aaron I doubt the intu buses will be debrand. There's only 3 left in the intu. Tbh they should even change the buses. Citaros probably as I was on one the other day. Was a nice ride compared to the StreetLite. Also has NSA

(26 May 2021, 8:33 pm)Micheal Aaron I doubt the intu buses will be debrand. There's only 3 left in the intu. Tbh they should even change the buses. Citaros probably as I was on one the other day. Was a nice ride compared to the StreetLite. Also has NSA

(26 May 2021, 8:47 pm)GNE6312 I was thinking of using the brand X-lines shuttle for the X66 or even metro shuttle (of course that'll be after the MS vaccination bus is done also a good idea might be getting new buses such as the new single decker streetdeck seeing as that seems like it had more seats than a streetdeck abd with the X66 it's the more seats the better

(26 May 2021, 8:49 pm)streetdeckfan

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I think they should bring back Centre Link, but with a more modern livery.

(26 May 2021, 8:47 pm)OrangeArrow49 NSA isn't really important on the X66, as it just links Gateshead Interchange and the Metrocentre. 

(26 May 2021, 9:03 pm)ne14ne1 If they can afford to commission an agency to continually come up with ‘brands’ and liveries, and repaint vehicles regularly, and spec interiors to include unnecessary things like under seat lighting and tables with LED strips around them, then you’d damn well hope NSAs would make the priority list too to make the service accessible to all.

(26 May 2021, 9:03 pm)ne14ne1 NSA is certainly important to blind and partially sighted people, among others too. It confirms if they’ve gotten on the right service, if they’re heading in the right direction, and announces upcoming stops. The X66 has a few intermediate stop doesn’t it? If so I’m sure blind and partially sighted passengers would find it helpful to know where they are so they know when to get off - they may not be heading to the end of the route.

If they can afford to commission an agency to continually come up with ‘brands’ and liveries, and repaint vehicles regularly, and spec interiors to include unnecessary things like under seat lighting and tables with LED strips around them, then you’d damn well hope NSAs would make the priority list too to make the service accessible to all.

(26 May 2021, 9:25 pm)OrangeArrow49 I fully understand the importance of NSAs, and sometimes like them, and they have been useful to me in the past. But when you regularly use the same few services and get familiar with the places, they seem repetitive and just noise on an otherwise quiet ride. People have managed this long without them. Regardless, I only meant NSAs are not really important on the X66 compared to other longer services, like the 42/A and 74 should be more of a priority than shorter journeys like the X66. Very short, limited stop type services don't really need announcements, the driver is able to confirm the service and direction. Stagecoach don't have NSAs on the majority of their services, which is a shame.

(26 May 2021, 9:34 pm)Micheal Aaron Tbh the Metro Shuttle Versas should be put on the X66 with a third one branded metro Shuttle. They have the name Metro Shuttle anyway as that's what the X66 is. Its a Shuttle which links Metrocentre to Gateshead. Being easy as they already have NSA and they only have to debrand part of it and just leave the name on

(26 May 2021, 9:30 pm)ne14ne1 Unbelievable. 
People haven’t managed this long without them! Many blind or partially sighted people just haven’t felt enabled to use public transport independently without such aids.

Anyway, back to repaints.