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1468/72 on 17a
4507 out on 81/81A today. Thought that was due off as non-DDA?
(02 Jan 2016, 11:03 am)Mark P wrote [ -> ]4507 out on 81/81A today. Thought that was due off as non-DDA?

4512 is also out on the 43 and I thought the same.
1579 on X14.
4512-5 (the examples refurbished at Thorntons back in 2012) are supposedly DDA compliant.
(02 Jan 2016, 11:37 am)DanPicken wrote [ -> ]4512 is also out on the 43 and I thought the same.
1579 on X14.

Difference is that 4512 is one which has been internally refurbished, and it was suggested last month that the Volvo B10BLEs that were internally refurbished were also modified to become DDA-compliant at the same time. Looking at photos on Flickr, it does seem that one of the 'tip-up' seats on the offside is missing, similar to the Go North East examples recently modified at Thorntons.

4507 hasn't been internally refurbished, but I can't imagine that Arriva would send a bus out on the road illegally?
4517/22 on 44/5.
4661 on 44/5.
1580 on X14.
(02 Jan 2016, 11:46 am)Dan wrote [ -> ]Difference is that 4512 is one which has been internally refurbished, and it was suggested last month that the Volvo B10BLEs that were internally refurbished were also modified to become DDA-compliant at the same time. Looking at photos on Flickr, it does seem that one of the 'tip-up' seats on the offside is missing, similar to the Go North East examples recently modified at Thorntons.

4507 hasn't been internally refurbished, but I can't imagine that Arriva would send a bus out on the road illegally?

Come on Dan this is Redcar we're talking about...
There's always the clause that you can use a non DDA bus for 20 days a year of course, but I'm guessing that it shouldn't be out and indeed I messaged some people as soon as I spotted it this morning.
1581 also on X14
1915 on 15
(02 Jan 2016, 5:33 pm)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]1915 on 15
That doesn't really add to what has already been noted, given there's no destination on display.
(02 Jan 2016, 5:50 pm)Adrian wrote [ -> ]That doesn't really add to what has already been noted, given there's no destination on display.

It's sat in the stand on Stockton High Street (B) that is served by the 15, indicating that it is operating the service.
(02 Jan 2016, 5:58 pm)R852 PRG wrote [ -> ]It's sat in the stand on Stockton High Street (B) that is served by the 15, indicating that it is operating the service.

The Stand also used by the 17a, which is a Cadet-booked service.
(02 Jan 2016, 6:05 pm)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]The Stand also used by the 17a, which is a Cadet-booked service.

Either way, I was trying to provide a photograph of the allocation for you...
(02 Jan 2016, 6:08 pm)R852 PRG wrote [ -> ]Either way, I was trying to provide a photograph of the allocation for you...

And you still have no proof.
I saw it with my own eyes...and funny enough, have a photo myself.
(02 Jan 2016, 6:21 pm)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]I saw it with my own eyes...and funny enough, have a photo myself.

I wasn't saying it never happened but he couldn't really prove it himself.
(02 Jan 2016, 6:18 pm)DanPicken wrote [ -> ]And you still have no proof.

How is the clingon corner? Much productivity there?

(02 Jan 2016, 6:21 pm)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]I saw it with my own eyes...and funny enough, have a photo myself.

Probably stood there all day.
(02 Jan 2016, 6:25 pm)R852 PRG wrote [ -> ]Probably stood there all day.

Guessing you've got proof of that one, too?  Tongue Tongue
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