(03 Dec 2017, 9:36 am)Dan These StreetDecks have the Micro-Hybrid 3 system and stop/start technology - so best to use one of the ones they're actually going to drive, than one of the older Castles Express buses.
Still likely at a PVR of 17 that at least one spare will be allocated to the 21 every day. The other is likely to be used on any double-deck service at Chester-le-Street.
That clears that one up, didn't read the description in the photo!
With Crook being an outstation to Chester Le Street, would some of Crook's drivers (or lead drivers) also receive familiarisaion on the newer StreetDeck in case they ever get one on loan?
Finally, are the Volvo B5LH's that Percy Main are getting eligible for the enhanced BSOG payments and if so, would it be likely (given that they only miss USB / Plug socks) that these would be allocated to the Boxing Day 309/310 if enough drivers were given the correct familiarisation on them?
