North East Buses

(13 Oct 2020, 2:03 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]..and another on 4 October 2020 (also doesn't seem to be an ops disc in this one either - compared to an earlier photo in March 2019):

Gateshead Central Taxis Streetlight SL16 YPE seen here on Sunday service 42A by Micheal Parker, on Flickr

Gateshead Taxis SL16 YPE by kian nesworthy, on Flickr

I suspect that it's all complicated by MOT extensions granted due to COVID-19 - it was due an MOT in May, extended for 3 months - perhaps they think it's 6 months (or even 12 months), or DVSA could be wrong, given the circumstances.
https://www.gov.uk/mot-for-hgv-buses-and-trailers
https://www.gov.uk/mot-for-hgv-buses-and-trailers

(13 Oct 2020, 4:39 pm)busmanT wrote [ -> ]I suspect that it's all complicated by MOT extensions granted due to COVID-19 - it was due an MOT in May, extended for 3 months - perhaps they think it's 6 months (or even 12 months), or DVSA could be wrong, given the circumstances.
https://www.gov.uk/mot-for-hgv-buses-and-trailers
https://www.gov.uk/mot-for-hgv-buses-and-trailers

My car's MOT was extended, in the same way in which buses have had their MOTs extended, and their website has been updated to reflect my new expiry date (next month).

(13 Oct 2020, 4:47 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]My car's MOT was extended, in the same way in which buses have had their MOTs extended, and their website has been updated to reflect my new expiry date (next month).

I suspect that they (GCT) are "confused"!

(13 Oct 2020, 4:51 pm)busmanT wrote [ -> ]I suspect that they (GCT) are "confused"!

Knowing GCT, they probably had it timetabled to go in, but never bothered running it

ZCX & UTG are vor due to gearbox failure, as is ZCU or V

PGE is back in service 

CHN & BJU are long term vor, due to engine failure (Not on GCT premises at present)

BJO and FRZ are vor

(13 Oct 2020, 5:46 pm)park5354 wrote [ -> ]ZCX & UTG are vor due to gearbox failure, as is ZCU or V

PGE is back in service 

CHN & BJU are long term vor, due to engine failure (Not on GCT premises at present)

BJO and FRZ are vor

Ouch! With a combined PVR of around 32(??) excluding schools and shoppers services, and just 42 buses allocated if that fleet list is correct, it must be incredibly tough to meet PVR at the moment (especially if the others which I noted as having expired MOTs aren't currently in service).

Seemingly a red 16-seat minibus operating service R1 today, nice to see the 14:13 23 departing the Galleries a fair few minutes early as well.

(17 Oct 2020, 8:40 pm)LeeCalder wrote [ -> ]Seemingly a red 16-seat minibus operating service R1 today, nice to see the 14:13 23 departing the Galleries a fair few minutes early as well.

You'd never know it was on the R1!

Taxis by thomasbooth030705, on Flickr


I note that SF14HAA and SF14HAO, which are two Bluebirds normally allocated to the 'R' services, were seemingly not allocated yesterday. I wonder if it has anything to do with my mention earlier this week that their MOTs had expired?

Gateshead Central Taxis Fiat Bluebirds SJ18 USE And SG19 HOA Seen At Blaydon While Changing Buses To Work R4 by thomasbooth030705, on Flickr

Gateshead Central Taxis Mercedes Strava LN20 OPO Seen Here At Blaydon While Making A Rare Appearance On The R3 To Rowalnds Gill by thomasbooth030705, on Flickr

(18 Oct 2020, 10:42 am)Dan wrote [ -> ]You'd never know it was on the R1!

Taxis by thomasbooth030705, on Flickr


I note that SF14HAA and SF14HAO, which are two Bluebirds normally allocated to the 'R' services, were seemingly not allocated yesterday. I wonder if it has anything to do with my mention earlier this week that their MOTs had expired?

Gateshead Central Taxis Fiat Bluebirds SJ18 USE And SG19 HOA Seen At Blaydon While Changing Buses To Work R4 by thomasbooth030705, on Flickr

Gateshead Central Taxis Mercedes Strava LN20 OPO Seen Here At Blaydon While Making A Rare Appearance On The R3 To Rowalnds Gill by thomasbooth030705, on Flickr

Thx for the feature? The Swapover I don't know why they done it but The bus on the right was used again. And a fiat broke down earlier in the day resulting in the Mercedes to be put on

Seen an e200 on 32a today instead of breadvan

(18 Oct 2020, 9:36 pm)Jordan2104 wrote [ -> ]Seen an e200 on 32a today instead of breadvan

Two where on I’ll post them on my flicker which is listed above thx to dan

(18 Oct 2020, 10:42 am)Dan wrote [ -> ]I note that SF14HAA and SF14HAO, which are two Bluebirds normally allocated to the 'R' services, were seemingly not allocated yesterday. I wonder if it has anything to do with my mention earlier this week that their MOTs had expired?

(13 Oct 2020, 12:19 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]

• SF14HAA - MOT expired 4 October 2020
  
• SF14HAO - MOT expired 1 October 2020
  

• SL16YPE - MOT expired 18 August 2020, but photos on Facebook show the vehicle in service on 20 August, 27 August and 3 September 2020 - attached is the example uploaded by Ian Hardie on the North East Bus Enthusiasts Facebook group, showing the vehicle in service on 3 September 2020?
  

It seems three vehicles were all put through MOT this week, on 19 and 20 October, confirming that there was no delay at the DVSA.

SF14HAA and SL16YPE both failed their first tests on 20 October (the former due to exhaust emissions, and the latter for 'Interior/Entrance/Exit/Platfs' as well as 'Brake Systems and Components'). Slightly concerning that these vehicles were all on the road, in public service, without an MOT... Seemingly only being MOT'd after it was noticed..!

(24 Oct 2020, 4:34 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]It seems three vehicles were all put through MOT this week, on 19 and 20 October, confirming that there was no delay at the DVSA.

SF14HAA and SL16YPE both failed their first tests on 20 October (the former due to exhaust emissions, and the latter for 'Interior/Entrance/Exit/Platfs' as well as 'Brake Systems and Components'). Slightly concerning that these vehicles were all on the road, in public service, without an MOT... Seemingly only being MOT'd after it was noticed..!

Wonder if NEXUS will take action?, could they be fined, if so how much?, its something they wouldn't want, with everything happening atm with COVID.

(24 Oct 2020, 4:51 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Wonder if NEXUS will take action?, could they be fined, if so how much?, its something they wouldn't want, with everything happening atm with COVID.

If all of these rumours are true, then Nexus are probably the least of their worries.

When i tried to do research on potential penalties i found this.
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/...ut-1106317

(24 Oct 2020, 4:34 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]It seems three vehicles were all put through MOT this week, on 19 and 20 October, confirming that there was no delay at the DVSA.

SF14HAA and SL16YPE both failed their first tests on 20 October (the former due to exhaust emissions, and the latter for 'Interior/Entrance/Exit/Platfs' as well as 'Brake Systems and Components'). Slightly concerning that these vehicles were all on the road, in public service, without an MOT... Seemingly only being MOT'd after it was noticed..!

Spotted this pic of SF65ARO on Facebook the other week which is pretty concerning

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White Enviro on the 73, just left Sunderland.

(30 Oct 2020, 6:15 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]White Enviro on the 73, just left Sunderland.

Gateshead Central Taxis have received two ADL E200s on loan from Mistral - YX18KUD and YW68PBY.

Gateshead Central Taxis Newest Addition Is YX18 KUD Which Is A Enviro 200 Which Can Be Seen At Shiney Row While Working Service 37 To Doxford Park by thomasbooth030705, on Flickr


The Other New Bus For Gateshead Central Taxis Is Envrio200MMC YW68 PBY Which Can Be Seen At Heworth Interchange After Working The 558 From Dene Eatate by thomasbooth030705, on Flickr

(31 Oct 2020, 2:28 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]Gateshead Central Taxis have received two ADL E200s on loan from Mistral - YX18KUD and YW68PBY.

Gateshead Central Taxis Newest Addition Is YX18 KUD Which Is A Enviro 200 Which Can Be Seen At Shiney Row While Working Service 37 To Doxford Park by thomasbooth030705, on Flickr


The Other New Bus For Gateshead Central Taxis Is Envrio200MMC YW68 PBY Which Can Be Seen At Heworth Interchange After Working The 558 From Dene Eatate by thomasbooth030705, on Flickr

Thanks for the information Dan.

(31 Oct 2020, 2:28 pm)IDan wrote [ -> ]Gateshead Central Taxis have received two ADL E200s on loan from Mistral - YX18KUD and YW68PBY.

Gateshead Central Taxis Newest Addition Is YX18 KUD Which Is A Enviro 200 Which Can Be Seen At Shiney Row While Working Service 37 To Doxford Park by thomasbooth030705, on Flickr


The Other New Bus For Gateshead Central Taxis Is Envrio200MMC YW68 PBY Which Can Be Seen At Heworth Interchange After Working The 558 From Dene Eatate by thomasbooth030705, on Flickr

Using My photos agian??