(05 May 2019, 3:06 pm)Michael Good, nithing worse when a brand is over done
Fab 56 is an example!
(05 May 2019, 3:07 pm)ne14ne1 Looks smart. It's missing the silver triangle of vinyl though from the window behind the staircase.
And yeah hopefully the word 'Cobalt' stands out better against the silver background in person than in that picture.
(05 May 2019, 3:06 pm)Michael Good, nithing worse when a brand is over done
Fab 56 is an example!
(05 May 2019, 3:07 pm)ne14ne1 Looks smart. It's missing the silver triangle of vinyl though from the window behind the staircase.
And yeah hopefully the word 'Cobalt' stands out better against the silver background in person than in that picture.
(05 May 2019, 2:52 pm)streetdeckfan Only because there's basically no branding at all!
(05 May 2019, 2:52 pm)streetdeckfan Only because there's basically no branding at all!
There's a fine line between it looking boring and it being too much, I think the Angel and Castles Express branding gets it just right. Sure, it covers the windows, but it's not actually that noticeable inside and it barely blocks the view . (Well, it does a bit and I guess that's why they used one of the X10s for the ad instead of an Angel)
(05 May 2019, 3:17 pm)BusLoverMum I was about to suggest that that's because there seems to be a push towards more unified and less complex branding schemes, then remembered the newly repainted solos for the X6/X7! I think we're going to see less artwork, from now on, and more of a bias towards different coloured variations on a design theme. Some of the more distinctive older brands, like Whey Aye Five-O are fun, but they're a bit dated, really. And yes, the waves obscure the windows by the best seats on the bus.
And I would love to see the back of those bloody ridiculously skinny women with loads of shopping bags on the X66. Utter sexist tripe. [looks around for someone to help me climb down off this mini bandwagon]
(05 May 2019, 3:17 pm)BusLoverMum I was about to suggest that that's because there seems to be a push towards more unified and less complex branding schemes, then remembered the newly repainted solos for the X6/X7! I think we're going to see less artwork, from now on, and more of a bias towards different coloured variations on a design theme. Some of the more distinctive older brands, like Whey Aye Five-O are fun, but they're a bit dated, really. And yes, the waves obscure the windows by the best seats on the bus.
And I would love to see the back of those bloody ridiculously skinny women with loads of shopping bags on the X66. Utter sexist tripe. [looks around for someone to help me climb down off this mini bandwagon]
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Go North East Cobalt & Coast 6101 / NL63 YJE by kieron mathews, on FlickrGo North East Cobalt & Coast 6101 / NL63 YJE by kieron mathews, on Flickr
If anyone hasn’t seen it, 6101 received route branding ahead of today’s North East Bus & Coach Show and has an updated brand name which is now Cobalt & Coast
(05 May 2019, 3:56 pm)TEN 6083
If anyone hasn’t seen it, 6101 received route branding ahead of today’s North East Bus & Coach Show and has an updated brand name which is now Cobalt & Coast
(05 May 2019, 3:56 pm)TEN 6083
If anyone hasn’t seen it, 6101 received route branding ahead of today’s North East Bus & Coach Show and has an updated brand name which is now Cobalt & Coast
And I would love to see the back of those bloody ridiculously skinny women with loads of shopping bags on the X66. Utter sexist tripe. [looks around for someone to help me climb down off this mini bandwagon]
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As modelled by Victoria Beckham.... I'm certain it's her.
(04 May 2019, 5:40 pm)BusLoverMum I've seen people do this when the information is on the bus stop, about a foot away from their left ear. It'd just provide more information to be ignored.
(04 May 2019, 5:40 pm)BusLoverMum I've seen people do this when the information is on the bus stop, about a foot away from their left ear. It'd just provide more information to be ignored.
(05 May 2019, 5:29 pm)TEN 6083 Not surprised by that, I know it’s the wrong thread but on Friday I saw a few people waiting for buses on Blackett Street when there were signs up saying road closed due to a burst water main, shows how much attention some people pay.
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(05 May 2019, 5:29 pm)TEN 6083 Not surprised by that, I know it’s the wrong thread but on Friday I saw a few people waiting for buses on Blackett Street when there were signs up saying road closed due to a burst water main, shows how much attention some people pay.
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(05 May 2019, 5:29 pm)TEN 6083 Not surprised by that, I know it’s the wrong thread but on Friday I saw a few people waiting for buses on Blackett Street when there were signs up saying road closed due to a burst water main, shows how much attention some people pay.
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(05 May 2019, 5:29 pm)TEN 6083 Not surprised by that, I know it’s the wrong thread but on Friday I saw a few people waiting for buses on Blackett Street when there were signs up saying road closed due to a burst water main, shows how much attention some people pay.
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(05 May 2019, 5:37 pm)OrangeArrow49 Are you sure the signs were for the burst water main? Blackett Street is closed this coming Thursday-Saturday and signs were up for that. but I didn't notice any signs about the closure on Friday. I was sent to Gallowgate for the 12, when it was still actually running to New Bridge Street - Halifax. I did see people waiting across the road for buses towards Chapel House but nobody for buses towards Killingworth, Walker etc. I didn't really think about telling everyone the buses weren't running along Blackett Street, I was in a rush and only thought about it briefly, and thought people would realise soon enough.
(05 May 2019, 5:37 pm)OrangeArrow49 Are you sure the signs were for the burst water main? Blackett Street is closed this coming Thursday-Saturday and signs were up for that. but I didn't notice any signs about the closure on Friday. I was sent to Gallowgate for the 12, when it was still actually running to New Bridge Street - Halifax. I did see people waiting across the road for buses towards Chapel House but nobody for buses towards Killingworth, Walker etc. I didn't really think about telling everyone the buses weren't running along Blackett Street, I was in a rush and only thought about it briefly, and thought people would realise soon enough.
(05 May 2019, 6:08 pm)TEN 6083 There was a large yellow sign at each end of Blackett Street, didn’t see anything on any of the bus stops
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(05 May 2019, 6:08 pm)TEN 6083 There was a large yellow sign at each end of Blackett Street, didn’t see anything on any of the bus stops
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As well as a small tribute to the soon to depart Scania L94’s, we also showed off the next chapter at GNE with the first fully re-branded and re-furnished ‘Cobalt & Coast’ bus and also the first in our new gold based ‘X’ express route brand (which will receive its vinyls shortly)
https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/11...3092192257
Wonder if this means, ALL express routes will be under the same base?
(05 May 2019, 6:48 pm)Michael As well as a small tribute to the soon to depart Scania L94’s, we also showed off the next chapter at GNE with the first fully re-branded and re-furnished ‘Cobalt & Coast’ bus and also the first in our new gold based ‘X’ express route brand (which will receive its vinyls shortly)
https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/11...3092192257
Wonder if this means, ALL express routes will be under the same base?
(05 May 2019, 6:48 pm)Michael As well as a small tribute to the soon to depart Scania L94’s, we also showed off the next chapter at GNE with the first fully re-branded and re-furnished ‘Cobalt & Coast’ bus and also the first in our new gold based ‘X’ express route brand (which will receive its vinyls shortly)
https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/11...3092192257
Wonder if this means, ALL express routes will be under the same base?
Seen this on the MD's Twitter which regards to the Solo stating the livery is for a new express route brand, wonder if this will be rolled out across other express services similarly to the revised corporate and route branded vehicle identity.
(05 May 2019, 9:05 pm)Malarkey Seen this on the MD's Twitter which regards to the Solo stating the livery is for a new express route brand, wonder if this will be rolled out across other express services similarly to the revised corporate and route branded vehicle identity.
(05 May 2019, 9:05 pm)Malarkey Seen this on the MD's Twitter which regards to the Solo stating the livery is for a new express route brand, wonder if this will be rolled out across other express services similarly to the revised corporate and route branded vehicle identity.
