(04 Feb 2019, 4:59 pm)Coppercap40 Why does the 54 not show on the bus app ?
(04 Feb 2019, 4:59 pm)Coppercap40 Why does the 54 not show on the bus app ?
(04 Feb 2019, 5:38 pm)S813 FVK Likewise with the Newcastle bound 26/27, and numerous other services that don't track. The services are still recognised when you click on the stop to view the times, though.
The live tracking feature is certainly handy to have, but is no use to anyone living on the routes that don't track.
(04 Feb 2019, 5:38 pm)S813 FVK Likewise with the Newcastle bound 26/27, and numerous other services that don't track. The services are still recognised when you click on the stop to view the times, though.
The live tracking feature is certainly handy to have, but is no use to anyone living on the routes that don't track.
(04 Feb 2019, 8:13 pm)Boggle Another quirk I've found is that the 16:50 short X21 doesn't track for me, nor does the 16:05 93 which it runs off, although the 137 scholars run does. Curiously, neither the 93 or X21 runs exist on the timetable section for me either. The 16:20 and 17:20 short X21s are there as are all other 93s.The 15:24 X21 wasnt tracking for me today but it was showing on the stops as tracked. I've noticed there's been quite a few issues with the tracking lately, with the buses either having live tracking but now showing on the stops, or vice versa
(04 Feb 2019, 8:13 pm)Boggle Another quirk I've found is that the 16:50 short X21 doesn't track for me, nor does the 16:05 93 which it runs off, although the 137 scholars run does. Curiously, neither the 93 or X21 runs exist on the timetable section for me either. The 16:20 and 17:20 short X21s are there as are all other 93s.The 15:24 X21 wasnt tracking for me today but it was showing on the stops as tracked. I've noticed there's been quite a few issues with the tracking lately, with the buses either having live tracking but now showing on the stops, or vice versa
(05 Feb 2019, 2:35 pm)V514DFT Just been thinking,if they get rid of the green arrow brand do you think blue arrow will bite the dust aswell
(05 Feb 2019, 2:35 pm)V514DFT Just been thinking,if they get rid of the green arrow brand do you think blue arrow will bite the dust aswell
(05 Feb 2019, 2:35 pm)V514DFT Just been thinking,if they get rid of the green arrow brand do you think blue arrow will bite the dust aswell
(05 Feb 2019, 7:27 pm)Malarkey Green Arrow will go once the Scania L94's are withdrawn, Blue Arrow I would say it's days are numbered given we are in the process of seeing the demise of the Whey-Aye-50 brand, hopefully they get rid of the Indigo branding as well in the coming months.
(05 Feb 2019, 2:35 pm)V514DFT Just been thinking,if they get rid of the green arrow brand do you think blue arrow will bite the dust aswell
(05 Feb 2019, 7:27 pm)Malarkey Green Arrow will go once the Scania L94's are withdrawn, Blue Arrow I would say it's days are numbered given we are in the process of seeing the demise of the Whey-Aye-50 brand, hopefully they get rid of the Indigo branding as well in the coming months.
(05 Feb 2019, 7:29 pm)Michael How long is the refurbishment expected to take on each of the Cobalt Clipper B9's?
(05 Feb 2019, 7:29 pm)Michael How long is the refurbishment expected to take on each of the Cobalt Clipper B9's?
(05 Feb 2019, 8:30 pm)Malarkey The merc's were a 4 week turnaround iirc and I think 2 or 3 B9's have already gone down to Blackburn, might be a little longer for a Double Decker, probably going to be looking at 4-6 months to do them all depending on how much work Blackburn Bus & Coach World have to do of course for other operators.
(05 Feb 2019, 8:30 pm)Malarkey The merc's were a 4 week turnaround iirc and I think 2 or 3 B9's have already gone down to Blackburn, might be a little longer for a Double Decker, probably going to be looking at 4-6 months to do them all depending on how much work Blackburn Bus & Coach World have to do of course for other operators.
(05 Feb 2019, 7:29 pm)Michael Hopefully, with the review of branding in full swing, it won't be long until the next brand will be gone, Green Arrow brand won't go until the Scania's are withdrawn.
Have a feeling, the Drifter brand will be dropped too, loop and Black Cats from the Scania, leaving the 35 and 38 as "Go North East", Toonlink, MetroMini and Venture.
Edit: and The 9 and The 49
The Indigo brand is all over, different buses throughout the brand, and all have different features....
(05 Feb 2019, 8:41 pm)Michael Hopefully around 5 weeks per one, but i would imagine each one would be a different stage of refurbishment, looking forward to seeing them complete and if any of the FAB 56 B9's will go for refurbishment.
Was looking at the fleet list and its mad because the Scania Omnicities will be the next single decker to leave the fleet after the Scania's, i would think they would remain in service until middle of 2020 before they start to move to a spare role.
(05 Feb 2019, 7:29 pm)Michael Hopefully, with the review of branding in full swing, it won't be long until the next brand will be gone, Green Arrow brand won't go until the Scania's are withdrawn.
Have a feeling, the Drifter brand will be dropped too, loop and Black Cats from the Scania, leaving the 35 and 38 as "Go North East", Toonlink, MetroMini and Venture.
Edit: and The 9 and The 49
The Indigo brand is all over, different buses throughout the brand, and all have different features....
(05 Feb 2019, 8:41 pm)Michael Hopefully around 5 weeks per one, but i would imagine each one would be a different stage of refurbishment, looking forward to seeing them complete and if any of the FAB 56 B9's will go for refurbishment.
Was looking at the fleet list and its mad because the Scania Omnicities will be the next single decker to leave the fleet after the Scania's, i would think they would remain in service until middle of 2020 before they start to move to a spare role.
(05 Feb 2019, 8:46 pm)Malarkey I think with the branded express services such as the Red Arrows, Toon Link, Tynedale Xpress, Wear Xpress and the X9/X10 these service should all come under one brand as they used back the old days of the early 00's, so I would suggest bringing back "Go Xpress" for express services, for the Indigo's/Tynedale Links I would rebrand them as "Go Local" with sub branding for the local area those services serve.
For the other services in between that like the Citylinks, Drifters, Black Cats, Prince Bishops etc I would brand them up based on the areas they serve, so again back in the day Gateshead vehicles were a Dark Green, Sunderland were a Dark Blue and would again carry sub branding for certain services.
Lothian Buses seem to use a similar model with their use of Lothian, Lothian Country & East Coast Buses which works well for them.
Over half the Omnicities will be in corporate livery once the Whey-Aye-50 brand has gone, 5255 to 5260 have been on the 50 since 2014 so surely the 50 is due some new buses this year which will then move them into a spare roll within the fleet.
(05 Feb 2019, 8:46 pm)Malarkey I think with the branded express services such as the Red Arrows, Toon Link, Tynedale Xpress, Wear Xpress and the X9/X10 these service should all come under one brand as they used back the old days of the early 00's, so I would suggest bringing back "Go Xpress" for express services, for the Indigo's/Tynedale Links I would rebrand them as "Go Local" with sub branding for the local area those services serve.
For the other services in between that like the Citylinks, Drifters, Black Cats, Prince Bishops etc I would brand them up based on the areas they serve, so again back in the day Gateshead vehicles were a Dark Green, Sunderland were a Dark Blue and would again carry sub branding for certain services.
Lothian Buses seem to use a similar model with their use of Lothian, Lothian Country & East Coast Buses which works well for them.
Over half the Omnicities will be in corporate livery once the Whey-Aye-50 brand has gone, 5255 to 5260 have been on the 50 since 2014 so surely the 50 is due some new buses this year which will then move them into a spare roll within the fleet.
(04 Feb 2019, 10:42 am)jimmoc Gne driver told me they lost 33 and 32A dose anyone know if this is true
(01 Feb 2019, 4:54 pm)GNE6312 Been waiting in blyth for ages for the 16:26 309 to find on the app that it turned around because it was going to get to blyth 17 mins after departure and ve about 18 minutes late so people have wait 30-40 mins for the next.
Hope that idiot gets the sack
(04 Feb 2019, 10:42 am)jimmoc Gne driver told me they lost 33 and 32A dose anyone know if this is true
(01 Feb 2019, 4:54 pm)GNE6312 Been waiting in blyth for ages for the 16:26 309 to find on the app that it turned around because it was going to get to blyth 17 mins after departure and ve about 18 minutes late so people have wait 30-40 mins for the next.
Hope that idiot gets the sack
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(06 Feb 2019, 11:16 am)RBZ 5459 Go North East have got their bid successfully won in the ultra-low emissions bus schemes. 9 electric vehicles.
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(06 Feb 2019, 11:16 am)RBZ 5459 Go North East have got their bid successfully won in the ultra-low emissions bus schemes. 9 electric vehicles.
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(06 Feb 2019, 11:16 am)RBZ 5459 Go North East have got their bid successfully won in the ultra-low emissions bus schemes. 9 electric vehicles.
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(06 Feb 2019, 11:16 am)RBZ 5459 Go North East have got their bid successfully won in the ultra-low emissions bus schemes. 9 electric vehicles.
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