+- North East Buses (https://northeastbuses.co.uk/forums)
+-- Forum: Local Bus Scene (https://northeastbuses.co.uk/forums/forumdisplay.php?fid=1)
+--- Forum: Other Operators (https://northeastbuses.co.uk/forums/forumdisplay.php?fid=58)
+---- Forum: Northumberland Independents (https://northeastbuses.co.uk/forums/forumdisplay.php?fid=70)
+---- Thread: Phoenix Coaches (/showthread.php?tid=85)
RE: Phoenix Coaches - omnicity4659 - 24 Jul 2015
(24 Jul 2015, 5:45 pm)buss14 i dont mind KV02 URY i was a lovely ride to linton and back. it did rattle a little but other wise a lovely bus.
phoenix should think about getting another double decker because the 30 does get quite busy at times and they could extent the 30 which i know might not happen.
I've been on every 30 run and I can confirm that it doesn't get busier than 5 people on the bus.
RE: Phoenix Coaches - omnicity4659 - 12 Aug 2015
There was a council person on the bus today, with a survey. Boarding Point/Destination/Purpose of Journey/How Many Times a Week Used/Other Services Used/Other Comments
I wished I had mentioned a bus stop at the bottom of B&Q or at the Fox Cover...
RE: Phoenix Coaches - mb134 - 14 Aug 2015
KV02URY on the 30 today, didn't even know Phoenix had a double decker!
RE: Phoenix Coaches - Jimmi - 14 Aug 2015
(14 Aug 2015, 10:28 am)mb134 KV02URY on the 30 today, didn't even know Phoenix had a double decker!May have a ride up to Ashington for a photo of it.
Can anyone tell me where the 30 and Arriva buses are stopping?
RE: Phoenix Coaches - omnicity4659 - 14 Aug 2015
(14 Aug 2015, 10:46 am)Jimmi May have a ride up to Ashington for a photo of it.
Can anyone tell me where the 30 and Arriva buses are stopping?
30 stops in Ashington bus station stand C. There are signs on all stands with the routes and destinations.
@mb134: You're joking? Mentioned it about a million times
RE: Phoenix Coaches - Jimmi - 14 Aug 2015
(14 Aug 2015, 10:28 am)mb134 KV02URY on the 30 today, didn't even know Phoenix had a double decker!
Seem as I don't believe a photo has been seen of this bus with Phoenix... (more shameless self promotion
)![[Image: 20566175892_a665e93ced.jpg]](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5771/20566175892_a665e93ced.jpg)
Phoenix Coaches: KV02 URY by Jimmi's Transport Photos, on Flickr
RE: Phoenix Coaches - Tom - 14 Aug 2015
That one was on the 333 the other week - was quite a shock to see a double decker on the 333!
RE: Phoenix Coaches - Jimmi - 14 Aug 2015
(14 Aug 2015, 8:42 pm)Tom That one was on the 333 the other week - was quite a shock to see a double decker on the 333!
Certainly strange seeing a double decker on a service that normally uses a much smaller bus, seemed a bit excessive on the 30 when I got this photo as it wasn't exactly busy!
RE: Phoenix Coaches - Tom - 14 Aug 2015
(14 Aug 2015, 8:45 pm)Jimmi Certainly strange seeing a double decker on a service that normally uses a much smaller bus, seemed a bit excessive on the 30 when I got this photo as it wasn't exactly busy!
That green Solo has probably been playing up again. Would like to see that double decker on the 17 sometime.
RE: Phoenix Coaches - jaimzm - 15 Aug 2015
(14 Aug 2015, 8:56 pm)Tom That green Solo has probably been playing up again. Would like to see that double decker on the 17 sometime.
They could of used the other 2 solo tho M950 or M1020 so would why they used this instead don't get me wrong look great
RE: Phoenix Coaches - omnicity4659 - 19 Aug 2015
(15 Aug 2015, 8:47 am)jaimzm They could of used the other 2 solo tho M950 or M1020 so would why they used this instead don't get me wrong look great
What if the other buses were replacing the Nexus Solo or on a private hire?
RE: Phoenix Coaches - NK53 TKT - 24 Aug 2015
Does the green solo have bench seating?
RE: Phoenix Coaches - omnicity4659 - 24 Aug 2015
(24 Aug 2015, 12:08 pm)NK53 TKT Does the green solo have bench seating?
No.
RE: Phoenix Coaches - NK53 TKT - 24 Aug 2015
(24 Aug 2015, 12:48 pm)GX03 SVC No.
Thanks, just I no none the other solos did, just checking
RE: Phoenix Coaches - omnicity4659 - 26 Aug 2015
This morning was my first ride on the 30 since the NCC person was doing a survey, there have been some interesting changes...
- On arrival at North Seaton, the bus now stops and lays over in a lay-by opposite B&Q. This is what Arriva and certain Phoenix drivers have done already. The driver explained to me how he has to stop there now. I find a 15-minute layover on a route which then serves North Seaton Colliery a few moments later is a silly idea. The elderly who can't walk as much as 'able-bodied' people have to stay on the bus for 15 minutes to reach their destination.
- I almost missed the 30 as it pulled out of the layby, I flagged down the bus and the driver explained how silly it is how there isn't any stops and it would have been a long wait.
- Once I sat down, the floor was wet and a bleach smell was present. The bus had been cleaned while it had been in the layby. The bus would have only done that one round-trip before...
RE: Phoenix Coaches - tyresmoke - 26 Aug 2015
Apparently they have 4 ALX400 B7TL's, 3 more than just the one sighted before (KV02URY)
RE: Phoenix Coaches - omnicity4659 - 26 Aug 2015
(26 Aug 2015, 5:34 pm)tyresmoke Apparently they have 4 ALX400 B7TL's, 3 more than just the one sighted before (KV02URY)
I'm surprised they haven't wandered onto the 30. The next time I'm up in Blyth I'll have a look for their yard.
RE: Phoenix Coaches - buss14 - 26 Aug 2015
(26 Aug 2015, 5:35 pm)GX03 SVC I'm surprised they haven't wandered onto the 30. The next time I'm up in Blyth I'll have a look for their yard.
is there yard near morrisons?
RE: Phoenix Coaches - omnicity4659 - 26 Aug 2015
(26 Aug 2015, 5:58 pm)buss14 is there yard near morrisons?
Near B&Ms I believe.
RE: Phoenix Coaches - omnicity4659 - 04 Sep 2015
KV02 URY has received branding, while a brand new blue Transit minibus is on the 30 today.