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Arriva North East: Latest News & Discussion - May 2018

 
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14 May 2018, 9:41 am #21
X93 is diverting via Pickering, with delays of over an hour. A171 closed between Robin Hoods Bay and Scarborough.
omnicity4659
14 May 2018, 9:41 am #21

X93 is diverting via Pickering, with delays of over an hour. A171 closed between Robin Hoods Bay and Scarborough.

Kuyoyo



6,853
14 May 2018, 10:28 am #22
(14 May 2018, 9:41 am)omnicity4659 X93 is diverting via Pickering, with delays of over an hour. A171 closed between Robin Hoods Bay and Scarborough.

1470 is now covering the 1120 from Middlesbrough as far as Whitby - the Bus due to work the 1220 is currently 88 minutes late somewhere between Scarborough and Pickering along with the 1020 from Scarborough.

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Kuyoyo
14 May 2018, 10:28 am #22

(14 May 2018, 9:41 am)omnicity4659 X93 is diverting via Pickering, with delays of over an hour. A171 closed between Robin Hoods Bay and Scarborough.

1470 is now covering the 1120 from Middlesbrough as far as Whitby - the Bus due to work the 1220 is currently 88 minutes late somewhere between Scarborough and Pickering along with the 1020 from Scarborough.

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Jimmi



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15 May 2018, 7:52 am #23
7539 now has a rear advert for Dalton Park. Still solely branded for the 24 with at least one StreetLite still being solely branded for the 22.
Jimmi
15 May 2018, 7:52 am #23

7539 now has a rear advert for Dalton Park. Still solely branded for the 24 with at least one StreetLite still being solely branded for the 22.

15 May 2018, 11:08 am #24
(15 May 2018, 7:52 am)Jimmi 7539 now has a rear advert for Dalton Park. Still solely branded for the 24 with at least one StreetLite still being solely branded for the 22.

Even though some of them with the joint branding have numbers falling off already.
deanmachine
15 May 2018, 11:08 am #24

(15 May 2018, 7:52 am)Jimmi 7539 now has a rear advert for Dalton Park. Still solely branded for the 24 with at least one StreetLite still being solely branded for the 22.

Even though some of them with the joint branding have numbers falling off already.

Jimmi



10,969
15 May 2018, 11:53 am #25
(15 May 2018, 11:08 am)deanmachine Even though some of them with the joint branding have numbers falling off already.
Most of them look like that, certainly the StreetLite's at least, never knew that there was a Sapphire 2 service to Sunderland/Hartlepool
Jimmi
15 May 2018, 11:53 am #25

(15 May 2018, 11:08 am)deanmachine Even though some of them with the joint branding have numbers falling off already.
Most of them look like that, certainly the StreetLite's at least, never knew that there was a Sapphire 2 service to Sunderland/Hartlepool

BusLoverMum



5,281
15 May 2018, 10:43 pm #26
(15 May 2018, 7:52 am)Jimmi 7539 now has a rear advert for Dalton Park. Still solely branded for the 24 with at least one StreetLite still being solely branded for the 22.

Half finished job, as usual.

I was trying to look up ticketing for the X12, last night, as I needed to be into Newcastle and down the bottom of Grey Street by 10, but couldn't guarantee being out of the house for 8:30. Apart from the info in return tickets being non existent, i saw no evidence of Durham district tickets covering Thornley (Or spennymoor, for that matter)

Do the website is as crap as Ever. Even the ticket app was useless.
Edited 15 May 2018, 10:44 pm by BusLoverMum.
BusLoverMum
15 May 2018, 10:43 pm #26

(15 May 2018, 7:52 am)Jimmi 7539 now has a rear advert for Dalton Park. Still solely branded for the 24 with at least one StreetLite still being solely branded for the 22.

Half finished job, as usual.

I was trying to look up ticketing for the X12, last night, as I needed to be into Newcastle and down the bottom of Grey Street by 10, but couldn't guarantee being out of the house for 8:30. Apart from the info in return tickets being non existent, i saw no evidence of Durham district tickets covering Thornley (Or spennymoor, for that matter)

Do the website is as crap as Ever. Even the ticket app was useless.

aban64

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16 May 2018, 5:11 pm #27
The Durham District ticket is explained fully if you click on Bus Tickets then Day Tickets tab.
aban64
16 May 2018, 5:11 pm #27

The Durham District ticket is explained fully if you click on Bus Tickets then Day Tickets tab.

BusLoverMum



5,281
16 May 2018, 9:21 pm #28
(16 May 2018, 5:11 pm)aban64 The Durham District ticket is explained fully if you click on Bus Tickets then Day Tickets tab.

I got old info. Was using the site on my mobile. Tried the app and got the 2016 map.

Thankfully, I made it out of the house in time for a gne bus, anyhow.
Edited 16 May 2018, 9:22 pm by BusLoverMum.
BusLoverMum
16 May 2018, 9:21 pm #28

(16 May 2018, 5:11 pm)aban64 The Durham District ticket is explained fully if you click on Bus Tickets then Day Tickets tab.

I got old info. Was using the site on my mobile. Tried the app and got the 2016 map.

Thankfully, I made it out of the house in time for a gne bus, anyhow.

Dan

Site Administrator

18,114
17 May 2018, 6:09 am #30
(17 May 2018, 5:55 am)omnicity4659 BusLoverMum,

https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/globalassets...map-aw.pdf

And people say ticketing options in the North East aren't too complex...

I know the three operators in the North East cover such a vast operating area that the ticketing structure is never going to be perfectly simple, but there's got to be a better way of illustrating it than that map. I can only just get my head around it, never mind someone from outside of the area. Just look at Darlington!
Dan
17 May 2018, 6:09 am #30

(17 May 2018, 5:55 am)omnicity4659 BusLoverMum,

https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/globalassets...map-aw.pdf

And people say ticketing options in the North East aren't too complex...

I know the three operators in the North East cover such a vast operating area that the ticketing structure is never going to be perfectly simple, but there's got to be a better way of illustrating it than that map. I can only just get my head around it, never mind someone from outside of the area. Just look at Darlington!

17 May 2018, 6:12 am #31
(17 May 2018, 6:09 am)Dan And people say ticketing options in the North East aren't too complex...

I know the three operators in the North East cover such a vast operating area that the ticketing structure is never going to be perfectly simple, but there's got to be a better way of illustrating it than that map. I can only just get my head around it, never mind someone from outside of the area. Just look at Darlington!

Does the so-called "Tyne & Wear Zone" actually go anywhere near the Wear?!
Ianthegoon
17 May 2018, 6:12 am #31

(17 May 2018, 6:09 am)Dan And people say ticketing options in the North East aren't too complex...

I know the three operators in the North East cover such a vast operating area that the ticketing structure is never going to be perfectly simple, but there's got to be a better way of illustrating it than that map. I can only just get my head around it, never mind someone from outside of the area. Just look at Darlington!

Does the so-called "Tyne & Wear Zone" actually go anywhere near the Wear?!

Michael



19,160
17 May 2018, 6:13 am #32
(17 May 2018, 6:09 am)Dan And people say ticketing options in the North East aren't too complex...

I know the three operators in the North East cover such a vast operating area that the ticketing structure is never going to be perfectly simple, but there's got to be a better way of illustrating it than that map. I can only just get my head around it, never mind someone from outside of the area. Just look at Darlington!

The Stagecoach prices are quite easy to follow though compared to GNE and Arriva.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
17 May 2018, 6:13 am #32

(17 May 2018, 6:09 am)Dan And people say ticketing options in the North East aren't too complex...

I know the three operators in the North East cover such a vast operating area that the ticketing structure is never going to be perfectly simple, but there's got to be a better way of illustrating it than that map. I can only just get my head around it, never mind someone from outside of the area. Just look at Darlington!

The Stagecoach prices are quite easy to follow though compared to GNE and Arriva.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Dan

Site Administrator

18,114
17 May 2018, 6:23 am #33
(17 May 2018, 6:13 am)Michael The Stagecoach prices are quite easy to follow though compared to GNE and Arriva.

It's a little bit easier for Stagecoach as their network barely overlaps. Their target market is clearly those making journeys from home into town, rather than those travelling onwards to another town/city.

Prior to the introduction of the X24 service, it'd have been quite difficult for someone making the journey between Sunderland and Newcastle on a Stagecoach-only ticket (E1/E2 service from Sunderland to Marsden then X34 from there to Newcastle). As nobody in their right mind would even attempt to undertake that journey (when the Go North East and Metro services are far quicker), they didn't really have to price their tickets for people making that kind of journey.

I think their pricing strategy has started to go a little bit haywire since the introduction of services like the X24.
Dan
17 May 2018, 6:23 am #33

(17 May 2018, 6:13 am)Michael The Stagecoach prices are quite easy to follow though compared to GNE and Arriva.

It's a little bit easier for Stagecoach as their network barely overlaps. Their target market is clearly those making journeys from home into town, rather than those travelling onwards to another town/city.

Prior to the introduction of the X24 service, it'd have been quite difficult for someone making the journey between Sunderland and Newcastle on a Stagecoach-only ticket (E1/E2 service from Sunderland to Marsden then X34 from there to Newcastle). As nobody in their right mind would even attempt to undertake that journey (when the Go North East and Metro services are far quicker), they didn't really have to price their tickets for people making that kind of journey.

I think their pricing strategy has started to go a little bit haywire since the introduction of services like the X24.

Michael



19,160
17 May 2018, 6:29 am #34
(17 May 2018, 6:23 am)Dan It's a little bit easier for Stagecoach as their network barely overlaps. Their target market is clearly those making journeys from home into town, rather than those travelling onwards to another town/city.

Prior to the introduction of the X24 service, it'd have been quite difficult for someone making the journey between Sunderland and Newcastle on a Stagecoach-only ticket (E1/E2 service from Sunderland to Marsden then X34 from there to Newcastle). As nobody in their right mind would even attempt to undertake that journey (when the Go North East and Metro services are far quicker), they didn't really have to price their tickets for people making that kind of journey.

I think their pricing strategy has started to go a little bit haywire since the introduction of services like the X24.

A little but its not as bad it could be

Hopefully the new MD at Go North East makes an attempt to sort the ticketing out, maybe merge some zones?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
17 May 2018, 6:29 am #34

(17 May 2018, 6:23 am)Dan It's a little bit easier for Stagecoach as their network barely overlaps. Their target market is clearly those making journeys from home into town, rather than those travelling onwards to another town/city.

Prior to the introduction of the X24 service, it'd have been quite difficult for someone making the journey between Sunderland and Newcastle on a Stagecoach-only ticket (E1/E2 service from Sunderland to Marsden then X34 from there to Newcastle). As nobody in their right mind would even attempt to undertake that journey (when the Go North East and Metro services are far quicker), they didn't really have to price their tickets for people making that kind of journey.

I think their pricing strategy has started to go a little bit haywire since the introduction of services like the X24.

A little but its not as bad it could be

Hopefully the new MD at Go North East makes an attempt to sort the ticketing out, maybe merge some zones?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

17 May 2018, 6:48 am #35
(17 May 2018, 6:09 am)Dan And people say ticketing options in the North East aren't too complex...

I know the three operators in the North East cover such a vast operating area that the ticketing structure is never going to be perfectly simple, but there's got to be a better way of illustrating it than that map. I can only just get my head around it, never mind someone from outside of the area. Just look at Darlington!

I agree with you on that, the company who made the map, The MHD Partnership, should have really known better after looking at their past work...  Confused
omnicity4659
17 May 2018, 6:48 am #35

(17 May 2018, 6:09 am)Dan And people say ticketing options in the North East aren't too complex...

I know the three operators in the North East cover such a vast operating area that the ticketing structure is never going to be perfectly simple, but there's got to be a better way of illustrating it than that map. I can only just get my head around it, never mind someone from outside of the area. Just look at Darlington!

I agree with you on that, the company who made the map, The MHD Partnership, should have really known better after looking at their past work...  Confused

GNE6312



1,091
17 May 2018, 7:10 am #36
7603 which is currently on the 8:00 X8 to Newcastle currently at the isabella has a crack in the top front window

7603 currently on the 8:00 X8 to Newcastle which I am currently on has a crack in the top front window
Edited 17 May 2018, 7:12 am by GNE6312.
GNE6312
17 May 2018, 7:10 am #36

7603 which is currently on the 8:00 X8 to Newcastle currently at the isabella has a crack in the top front window


7603 currently on the 8:00 X8 to Newcastle which I am currently on has a crack in the top front window

Kuyoyo



6,853
20 May 2018, 3:47 pm #37
1463 is presently parked in Stockton's fuelling line, believed to be the bus transferring from Durham with an X12 board from tomorrow.
Kuyoyo
20 May 2018, 3:47 pm #37

1463 is presently parked in Stockton's fuelling line, believed to be the bus transferring from Durham with an X12 board from tomorrow.

BusLoverMum



5,281
20 May 2018, 4:34 pm #38
(17 May 2018, 6:12 am)Ianthegoon Does the so-called "Tyne & Wear Zone" actually go anywhere near the Wear?!

No and it's tripped people up, wanting to travel from north Tyneside to Durham because Durham is on the wear, innit.

(17 May 2018, 5:55 am)omnicity4659 BusLoverMum,

https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/globalassets...map-aw.pdf

Thanks, btw Smile
Edited 20 May 2018, 4:36 pm by BusLoverMum.
BusLoverMum
20 May 2018, 4:34 pm #38

(17 May 2018, 6:12 am)Ianthegoon Does the so-called "Tyne & Wear Zone" actually go anywhere near the Wear?!

No and it's tripped people up, wanting to travel from north Tyneside to Durham because Durham is on the wear, innit.

(17 May 2018, 5:55 am)omnicity4659 BusLoverMum,

https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/globalassets...map-aw.pdf

Thanks, btw Smile

BusLoverMum



5,281
21 May 2018, 9:10 am #39
Just noticed an additional for a £10 family ticket on the side of a 64.
BusLoverMum
21 May 2018, 9:10 am #39

Just noticed an additional for a £10 family ticket on the side of a 64.

Kuyoyo



6,853
21 May 2018, 9:28 am #40
(21 May 2018, 9:10 am)BusLoverMum Just noticed an additional for a £10 family ticket on the side of a 64.

May Day Bank Holiday offer - unsure if they are repeating it this weekend.
Kuyoyo
21 May 2018, 9:28 am #40

(21 May 2018, 9:10 am)BusLoverMum Just noticed an additional for a £10 family ticket on the side of a 64.

May Day Bank Holiday offer - unsure if they are repeating it this weekend.

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