Phoenix Coaches
Phoenix Coaches
Phoenix have recently aquired Mercedes-Benz touro BX06 UMK about a week or 2 ago. Although I've just Id'd it today after seeing it in the yard afew times. A quick Google of the reg and I've found this video or a sales tour of it when it was with one of its previous operators by odyssey coach sales: https://youtu.be/cFm8OwW6KOE
A recent acquisition here is Mercedes Sprinter RX71TCZ: https://flic.kr/p/2mAhDSk
Does anyone on here work or used to work for these lot? Currently advertising £350 for a 20 hour week, seems too good to be true and as they always seen to be after drivers I assume it is........
(11 Jul 2021, 7:47 pm)Jimmi Spotted this yesterday on the 15 in Alnwick, registered SD63EUW: https://flic.kr/p/2maEoCe
(11 Jul 2021, 7:47 pm)Jimmi Spotted this yesterday on the 15 in Alnwick, registered SD63EUW: https://flic.kr/p/2maEoCe
(13 Oct 2021, 10:32 pm)Jimmi A recent acquisition here is Mercedes Sprinter RX71TCZ: https://flic.kr/p/2mAhDSkThat was on the M71 service yesterday, fresh out of the box.
(13 Oct 2021, 10:32 pm)Jimmi A recent acquisition here is Mercedes Sprinter RX71TCZ: https://flic.kr/p/2mAhDSkThat was on the M71 service yesterday, fresh out of the box.
Are Phoenix always going to operate the 808?
Do the fares ever increase?
(10 Dec 2021, 6:24 am)busmanT It’s a Local Authority contract, so will be retendered at some point
(10 Dec 2021, 6:24 am)busmanT It’s a Local Authority contract, so will be retendered at some point
(11 Dec 2021, 1:38 am)OrangeArrow49 How often does it get retendered? Could the 808 run more often?I haven't seen the T1/2/3 run in a while so I'm guessing not
M71 is Nexus contracted and 808 in Northumberland County Council contracted?
Does the Kingston Park Tesco Free Bus not run anymore?
(11 Dec 2021, 2:53 am)Train8261 I haven't seen the T1/2/3 run in a while so I'm guessing not
(11 Dec 2021, 2:53 am)Train8261 I haven't seen the T1/2/3 run in a while so I'm guessing not
(19 Dec 2021, 5:21 pm)busmanT As I recall it is a Northumberland CC tender - so potentially yes
(19 Dec 2021, 5:21 pm)busmanT As I recall it is a Northumberland CC tender - so potentially yes
(19 Dec 2021, 5:53 pm)OrangeArrow49 I'm not sure how frequently Northumberland contracts are reviewed. The £1 fare on the 808 is amazing. GNE or Phoenix should operate the 808 and the Hexham services for connections. As the 808 bus usually just goes Not in Service between the AM and PM runs, perhaps it could be extended to Wallsend, via Byker Metro and Walker Shops.
(19 Dec 2021, 5:53 pm)OrangeArrow49 I'm not sure how frequently Northumberland contracts are reviewed. The £1 fare on the 808 is amazing. GNE or Phoenix should operate the 808 and the Hexham services for connections. As the 808 bus usually just goes Not in Service between the AM and PM runs, perhaps it could be extended to Wallsend, via Byker Metro and Walker Shops.
Well, it's easy to get to Wallsend from Newcastle I suppose. People in Northumberland might want to go to Wallsend, but can just change buses in Newcastle. Really tickets are the problem with multiple operators. 1 ticket is preferable. Service 808 has been my saviour a few times.
Completely agree it shouldn't be taxpayers funding bus services that are of little or no benefit. A shake up of services would be great. For me I'd say the 32/32A and 33/33A/35 should all be the same operator, maybe GCT for the 32/32A and maybe Arriva for the 33/33A/35. Good transport options are important for all communities (even though most people in Northumberland drive, a bus even once a day is good to prevent isolation).
(19 Dec 2021, 6:26 pm)OrangeArrow49 Well, it's easy to get to Wallsend from Newcastle I suppose. People in Northumberland might want to go to Wallsend, but can just change buses in Newcastle. Really tickets are the problem with multiple operators. 1 ticket is preferable. Service 808 has been my saviour a few times.
Completely agree it shouldn't be taxpayers funding bus services that are of little or no benefit. A shake up of services would be great. For me I'd say the 32/32A and 33/33A/35 should all be the same operator, maybe GCT for the 32/32A and maybe Arriva for the 33/33A/35. Good transport options are important for all communities (even though most people in Northumberland drive, a bus even once a day is good to prevent isolation).
(19 Dec 2021, 6:26 pm)OrangeArrow49 Well, it's easy to get to Wallsend from Newcastle I suppose. People in Northumberland might want to go to Wallsend, but can just change buses in Newcastle. Really tickets are the problem with multiple operators. 1 ticket is preferable. Service 808 has been my saviour a few times.
Completely agree it shouldn't be taxpayers funding bus services that are of little or no benefit. A shake up of services would be great. For me I'd say the 32/32A and 33/33A/35 should all be the same operator, maybe GCT for the 32/32A and maybe Arriva for the 33/33A/35. Good transport options are important for all communities (even though most people in Northumberland drive, a bus even once a day is good to prevent isolation).
(19 Dec 2021, 7:08 pm)Thomas12 What's with the constant posts about other operators running services?
For contracted services, they don't just pick and choose who operates them, it depends who bids for them, and who offers the best value money bid.
(19 Dec 2021, 7:08 pm)Thomas12 What's with the constant posts about other operators running services?
For contracted services, they don't just pick and choose who operates them, it depends who bids for them, and who offers the best value money bid.
(19 Dec 2021, 7:23 pm)OrangeArrow49 Just think a shake up would be good, that's all.
The contract system is unfortunate, and the commercial network doesn't help. When GNE had the 32A it was easier for me to get a GNE ticket, and on Sundays after GCT got the contract I had to walk to and from Gosforth for the 33A or Q3. GNE also had NSAs on the 32A, helping with accessibility. Of course it was also more reliable. If GNE had a commercial service, like they now do with the X85 it wouldn't matter about the operator when contracts are won and lost.
For someone like me who travels in GNE areas what am I supposed to do living in Stagecoach territory? Get ripped off and not complain about how shit the situation is and the services are? Surely paying customers deserve the best service possible, or a least a bus that actually turns up and offers the best ticket for all journeys on that day?
Does Stagecoach run the 38A early morning service commercially?
Had trouble getting a Newcastle and North Tyneside day ticket recently on the 74, and had to get it on the next bus (the Q3). Even GNE aren't perfect, but their range of tickets gives me the most freedom and they provide the best network of services.
(19 Dec 2021, 7:23 pm)OrangeArrow49 Just think a shake up would be good, that's all.
The contract system is unfortunate, and the commercial network doesn't help. When GNE had the 32A it was easier for me to get a GNE ticket, and on Sundays after GCT got the contract I had to walk to and from Gosforth for the 33A or Q3. GNE also had NSAs on the 32A, helping with accessibility. Of course it was also more reliable. If GNE had a commercial service, like they now do with the X85 it wouldn't matter about the operator when contracts are won and lost.
For someone like me who travels in GNE areas what am I supposed to do living in Stagecoach territory? Get ripped off and not complain about how shit the situation is and the services are? Surely paying customers deserve the best service possible, or a least a bus that actually turns up and offers the best ticket for all journeys on that day?
Does Stagecoach run the 38A early morning service commercially?
Had trouble getting a Newcastle and North Tyneside day ticket recently on the 74, and had to get it on the next bus (the Q3). Even GNE aren't perfect, but their range of tickets gives me the most freedom and they provide the best network of services.
