(29 Oct 2014, 8:38 pm)Jimmi wrote I was walking through Park Lane this afternoon and someone was taking photos in the bus station, not of buses but the actual interchange itself, this annoyed me because nothing was said and also I was walking through that way at the time and I will have ended up in his photo which I didn't wish to be in and ended up covering my face to avoid being photographed. I know I can't really talk as I take bus photos with people on-board who may not want to be photographed. I am fine with appearing in bus photos but I don't know what that photo was for, it could end up being used anywhere, I don't want to see my picture pop up if say someone was attacked in Park Lane as people may assume I was involved.

It wasn't me was it, although saying that most likely wasn't be as you said they were taking photos of Interchange itself, As for the Nexus Ruling I have opted to simply ignore it and take photos in the Bus Station as I please, if I am then confronted then i'll inform them of the Photography Law which they are clearly unaware of.

(29 Oct 2014, 10:20 pm)Jimmi wrote Not sure, this was between where the taxi rank and the metro station is.

(29 Oct 2014, 10:13 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote It wasn't me was it, although saying that most likely wasn't be as you said they were taking photos of Interchange itself, As for the Nexus Ruling I have opted to simply ignore it and take photos in the Bus Station as I please, if I am then confronted then i'll inform them of the Photography Law which they are clearly unaware of.

(29 Oct 2014, 11:31 pm)Dan wrote Annoyed me greatly the other day upon realisation that I always get death stares from the wicked witch of the west, even though I rarely take photos in Park Lane or indeed any other bus stations in T&W, yet I saw a bloke hobbling along the middle of the road the other day and he proceeded to walk around the middle island thing to get to the 56 stand from the 42 stand... Not a word was said.

So the people endangering their lives are fine to walk around and potentially cause a nuisance, but those who are (in more cases than not) being sensible and just taking photos are treated like terrorists. Good one.

Annoyed me greatly the other day upon realisation that I always get death stares from the wicked witch of the west, even though I rarely take photos in Park Lane or indeed any other bus stations in T&W, yet I saw a bloke hobbling along the middle of the road the other day and he proceeded to walk around the middle island thing to get to the 56 stand from the 42 stand... Not a word was said.

 So the people endangering their lives are fine to walk around and potentially cause a nuisance, but those who are (in more cases than not) being sensible and just taking photos are treated like terrorists. Good one.

(29 Oct 2014, 11:33 pm)marxistafozzski wrote Must admit, I shortcut across the middle island in Park Lane virtually everytime I am there and never been pulled for it yet

(29 Oct 2014, 11:42 pm)Dan wrote See GNE drivers doing it all the time too and it annoys the hell out of me (sorry, fozz!)

Admit to having walked across from the Lime stand to the middle bit for a photo after dark on several occasions, but that's about it.

One thing that really irritates the shit out of me, Dalton Park bus lane, it has been there nearly 12 years and loads of car drivers have still not learnt to give way to buses

(29 Oct 2014, 11:54 pm)Jimmi wrote Often happens, some days the bus can be sat there for ages waiting to get out.

(29 Oct 2014, 11:31 pm)Dan wrote Annoyed me greatly the other day upon realisation that I always get death stares from the wicked witch of the west, even though I rarely take photos in Park Lane or indeed any other bus stations in T&W, yet I saw a bloke hobbling along the middle of the road the other day and he proceeded to walk around the middle island thing to get to the 56 stand from the 42 stand... Not a word was said.

So the people endangering their lives are fine to walk around and potentially cause a nuisance, but those who are (in more cases than not) being sensible and just taking photos are treated like terrorists. Good on

(30 Oct 2014, 10:09 am)Racer_Experience wrote Nexus are like farmers they allow some people but not bus enthusiasts 

(31 Oct 2014, 4:33 pm)Racer_Experience wrote Caught red handed Richard Tiplady taking photos on Nexus Property

(31 Oct 2014, 4:36 pm)marxistafozzski wrote Where is tha

(31 Oct 2014, 4:46 pm)Racer_Experience wrote Inside Park Lane interchange I was getting some gas and hybrids 

(31 Oct 2014, 5:08 pm)Tom wrote Your being hypocritical there - I saw you in Haymarket yesterday taking photos...

(01 Jan 2015, 1:50 pm)ArrivaNE_7522 wrote When I visited Sunderland a few months ago. I rang Nexus and asked for permission to take photos inside the Interchange. Permission was granted as long as I went to the Travel Shop to make them aware that I'm taking photographs. On arrival, I went to the Travel Shop and told them I was taking photos and had permission via phone, I was told that (in a loud and abrupt voice) "Photography is ILLEGAL and not permitted within the Interchange, and that the person who granted you permission was NOT allowed to do so." So I just got some timetables and went to various locations around Sunderland to take photos.

(09 Jan 2014, 5:42 pm)Malarkey wrote I'm afraid I have some great news that'll put a smile of the face of every Bus Enthusiast in Tyne and Wear.

After getting caught taking a photo on the sly in Park Lane of the New B9's on the 56, I was told a little wee story about certain Bus Enthusiast that everyone loves to Hate, which occurred on 2 Separate Occasions over past week or 2.

From what the Station Manager told me whilst telling me off, Nexus have decided to "Spoiler Alert" Officially Ban "Bazza" from taking any photos at any Bus Station which is owned by Nexus, This after Bazza on more than Occasion went out into the Middle Island to take Photos in Park Lane despite being told not to do so beforehand. Bazza then on both Occasions apparently "Blew a Gasket" at the Nexus Staff who were Managing the Station on those 2 separate Days.

I was told that Bazza should receive a Letter through the Post in the next Week or so, if he hasn't already and the Ban will come into affect Immediately, I then asked if at any point did the Nexus Staff insult him by calling him "Barry", To which the Station Manager replied "Yes as that's his Name", I then said that's why he kicked off, as we all know he hates been called "Barry", To which I got a Confused look and a Simple Reply of, Just make sure in Future when you take Photos that is no Nexus Staff about otherwise write a Letter for Permission to do so, then the bloke walked away.

Furthermore I am Curious as to whether this Ban for Bazza means that he is unable to then get a Bus from Park Lane/Gateshead etc as well as been unable to take Photos, Surely if he Banned then he is Unable to use the Bus Station altogether.

I thought I would just make sure Everyone was made aware in case anyone else gets a Ban or Something by Nexus for Taking Photos etc. At least something has finally been done about Bazza. Hopefully he takes it Seriously and Doesn't step foot on Nexus Property to take Photos.

(09 Jan 2014, 6:32 pm)Dan wrote I personally admire Bazza in some ways... He's put through hell in this hobby and although he brings a lot of it upon himself, he still plods on doing what he loves - taking photographs of buses.

He's never said a bad word about me as far as I know, so I really don't feel like I can say much about him. Granted he - or the things he does/is rumoured to do - may irritate me if I'm in a bad mood, but I actually think I dislike the people who constantly take the piss out of him more so. I have even less respect for the people who take the piss out of him (or others) by saying things sarcastically on the public domain, but when questioned, they act all innocent.

Would love them to take a step in his shoes, just to see what it's like - everyone taking the piss out of you and doing things to annoy you.

A lot of enthusiasts in the community ought to be ashamed of themselves.

(01 Jan 2015, 2:18 pm)aureolin wrote Just goes to show how moronic Nexus' "policy" towards enthusiasts is. Not that anyone has actually seen an official policy! The security at Heworth seem OK with it as of late, and I've not had any grief from them. I was at Gateshead Interchange a number of weeks ago now though, and Dan had barely stepped foot on the pavement, before someone from Nexus was over like a hawk. At the same time though, they're happy enough for smokers to continue, despite all the signs.

(01 Jan 2015, 2:49 pm)Jimmi wrote I got evil looks from Nexus staff when I was talking some photos by the traffic lights on the other side of the road from Gateshead Interchange a few weeks back, I thought one was even going to cross the road and tell me to stop. Also got looks when I was stood outside the church opposite Park Lane the other week so now I can't be arsed to go anywhere near them anymore because I feel like I am a serious vigilante just for taking some photos of buses and get arrested for accusing me of being a terrorist so now I am currently working on ideas on spots for different shots in Sunderland because I don't want Nexus giving me looks for taking photos of buses leaving their hideous elephant of an interchange.

I think we all want to see Nexus' policy on enthusiasts as so far all we seem to have gotten is "it's illegal" and is it just a bus enthusiast policy or is it a ban on ALL photography because if this is the case I want to see them stop people taking selfies because we aren't allowed to take photos in their bus stations so really no one else should be either as to me it's just generalising a particular type of people which is not fair on us.

(01 Jan 2015, 2:29 pm)MrFozz wrote I know the quotes below were posted over a year ago...but


Did Bazza stick to his photography ban on Nexus land???


Agreed Dan, some of his actions are not responsible at times, and probably doesn't help himself or do himself any favours at times, but as pointed out, goes through hell and the grief he gets is uncalled at times, and he gets it in the most public way, normally here.

The man is probably one of the most enthusiastic enthusiasts I have ever met, he loves the hobby and lives for it too, most people count sheep to get to sleep, Bazza probably counts Citaro's, Scania's and MPDs to nod off...

(01 Jan 2015, 2:42 pm)Davie wrote I have to agree, Bazza is a very inspirational person, even if the weather bad (e.g snow) he still goes out and braves it.

(22 Oct 2015, 12:11 am)Diamond One wrote photos all taken inside Stanley depot by jackdriver15

https://www.flickr.com/photos/132965980@N05/18457231362/in/dateposted/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/132965980@N05/19318134439/in/dateposted/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/132965980@N05/19316704218/in/dateposted/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/132965980@N05/18799878878/in/dateposted/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/132965980@N05/18982112372/in/dateposted/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/132965980@N05/18798933990/in/dateposted/

(22 Oct 2015, 12:16 am)Michael wrote I think hes related to someone who is a driver so he could of got permission to take pictures like that because of that..

Sure it was said before... not sure though.

(22 Oct 2015, 12:16 am)Michael wrote I think hes related to someone who is a driver so he could of got permission to take pictures like that because of that..

Sure it was said before... not sure though.

(22 Oct 2015, 12:25 am)Diamond One wrote If I take photos inside the depot I wouldn't dare put them on Flickr or any social media sites t even if my dad was a driver or not even it could land the engineers in the crap as I remember once an engineer said to me despite I wasn't taken any photos he said if you do take photos make sure they don't go onto social media aka Facebook Twitter Flickr Instagram etc as the engineer may get a telling off from his boss if am outside and a bus is outside that fair enough it is safe to put on social media