(01 Feb 2015, 3:19 pm)Malarkey Learn something new everyday, I knew they could use the Metro but other than that I thought you could only the Buses for free for the Company in which you work for, but nevertheless all GNE Tickets are accepted on the Arriva Evening Service 82, think someone needs to inform GNE Customer Services of this.
It's one of the massive perks of being employed by a bus company. The employee's spouse would usually get a pass which entitles them to the same benefits; however, the employee's children only usually get a pass which entitles them to free travel on the bus who their parent is employed by (this is called a 'Privilege Pass' for Stagecoach).
The rules vary depending on which company you work for. Whilst Go North East employees can use their pass on all Go-Ahead bus operators (outside of London), I think Stagecoach are a bit stricter. I think I was once told that North East / Cumbria & North Lancs employees can use one another's services for free, but that's it. Tends to stay in the division otherwise.
(01 Feb 2015, 3:28 pm)BJ10VUS I assume the Enviro 400 wouldn't have enough "ooomph", and it would be a crime not to operate it with Palatine 2s! Also, I dread to wonder how many times that would have to be split to avoid the use of a tacho? 
..and remember - we can't have these Palatine 2s fitted with Urban 90 seating, e-leather seating, real 'slippy' leather, or anything like that!
