(20 Apr 2014, 3:10 pm)Arcticrossy92 wrote In terms of a new corporate livery, with the vehicles already being in red, could it be similar to what was seen on a early Shania Omnicity with the red and yellow with go north Easton the side

Can't remember what bus it was, anybody know what Im on about

(20 Apr 2014, 3:11 pm)Michael wrote I remember but not sure which bus/buses it was on.

I hope that livery was one of my favorites

Edit: http://londonbusesbyadam.zenfolio.com/p557265977/h125B839#h125b839 - Like this? (trying to find a better picture)

(20 Apr 2014, 3:11 pm)Michael wrote I remember but not sure which bus/buses it was on.

I hope that livery was one of my favorites

Edit: http://londonbusesbyadam.zenfolio.com/p557265977/h125B839#h125b839 - Like this? (trying to find a better picture)

(20 Apr 2014, 3:39 pm)gtom wrote Argh, the horrific flashbacks from that photo

(20 Apr 2014, 3:10 pm)Arcticrossy92 wrote In terms of a new corporate livery, with the vehicles already being in red, could it be similar to what was seen on a early Scania Omnicity with the red and yellow with Go North East on the sides

Can't remember what bus it was, anybody know what Im on about

(20 Apr 2014, 3:10 pm)Arcticrossy92 wrote In terms of a new corporate livery, with the vehicles already being in red, could it be similar to what was seen on a early Scania Omnicity with the red and yellow with Go North East on the sides

Can't remember what bus it was, anybody know what Im on about

(20 Apr 2014, 3:11 pm)Michael wrote I remember but not sure which bus/buses it was on.

I hope that livery was one of my favorites

Edit: http://londonbusesbyadam.zenfolio.com/p557265977/h125B839#h125b839 - Like this? (trying to find a better picture)

(20 Apr 2014, 4:26 pm)Robert wrote 5251 is one bus but there was at least 1 or 2 more. Possibly 5252.

(20 Apr 2014, 4:25 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote It was 5253 NK56 KHZ
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jncarter1962/499789982/

(20 Apr 2014, 1:38 pm)Acky81 wrote Drifter should be 60 only. When 60 and 61 were drifter few years back they both had different designs which was silly. Simplicity Sunderland only!!!!

(21 Apr 2014, 10:40 am)Acky81 wrote Drifter on route 61 today madness

(21 Apr 2014, 10:49 am)Dan wrote What time was this? There are some morning runs which start on "SimpliCity" service 61, run light, and then go on "Drifter" service 60 for the rest of the day.

(21 Apr 2014, 11:10 am)Acky81 wrote About 925 at mill inn heading for Sunderland

(21 Apr 2014, 11:11 am)Acky81 wrote On a Sunday service aswell so was wondering if this would continue on 2a2c routes

(21 Apr 2014, 4:28 pm)Davey Bowyer wrote it would spend less time at stops and giving change thus helping to aid reliability as more buses running to time and quicker journey time

(21 Apr 2014, 4:43 pm)G-CPTN wrote How long before buses have automatic change machines (like those on supermarket self-service tills)?

Comment has been made about how pass-holders slow down passenger entry as they struggle to find their passes, but I see many fare-paying passengers holding up the bus as they look for cash.

Maybe a card like an Oystercard is called for?

(21 Apr 2014, 4:43 pm)G-CPTN wrote How long before buses have automatic change machines (like those on supermarket self-service tills)?

Comment has been made about how pass-holders slow down passenger entry as they struggle to find their passes, but I see many fare-paying passengers holding up the bus as they look for cash.

Maybe a card like an Oystercard is called for?

(21 Apr 2014, 12:27 pm)Marcus wrote I know this is more to do with National Express than directly with GNE, but does anyone know if the coaches have specific allocations, like the newest ones are put on the premiere and longer services? I really should know this, but as I rarely see the coaches out in service other than in the Newcastle area when I pay a visit to there (would you believe I once got stuck in a traffic jam down in the middle of the country, I think it may have been York, and I had 7101 behind me for twenty five minutes on it's way to Paignton). I know they get serviced on Chester's pits every few days because they make more mileage and need to be maintained every couple of days to make sure they're fit for service. Does it work anything like the those two Panthers do the shortest services to say Manchester or Liverpool and the rest of the Levantes do all the other services, or do they just throw them out on everything?

(21 Apr 2014, 4:48 pm)marxistafozzski wrote Hasn't Nexus looked into 'Oyster' Cards in the past

I always thought The Key was an oyster like card...

(21 Apr 2014, 4:48 pm)markydh wrote The pay as you go Pop card will be in operation on all buses by next summer. NEXUS have paid for the modern ticket machines all the operators now have precisely for this purpose [/align]

(21 Apr 2014, 4:54 pm)Marcus wrote I suppose so, but I think there are a few differences. It's been a long time since I was last in London, I'm going down in the summer, but I think people would upload money automatically at things that I would describe as ATMs. I don't remember hearing anything about uploading tickets online, but I can imagine it happening. Key cards however are only useable on buses, and Oyster Cards are needed in order to access tube stations etc as well as buses, which I also think no longer take money as a result of the Oyster Cards.

(21 Apr 2014, 5:07 pm)citaro5284 wrote Nexus paid for the ticket machines on GNE, Stagecoach and Arriva.....Don't think so.

(21 Apr 2014, 4:51 pm)Kuyoyo wrote The 332 (Swindon), 530 (Paington) and 531 (Plymouth) normally seem to be allocated the tri-axle Scania/Levante, the 024/326/410/420/425/426/561 seem to be the Volvo B9R/Levantes while the 380/580 just get allocated anything. The summer additionally sees the 663 (Skegness) operate which also gets given anything. Just to point out, the 380 and 580 are one day rotas while 326/332/530/531 are 2 days, not sure regarding 024/410/420/425/426/561 workings.

(21 Apr 2014, 5:14 pm)DavidP wrote Buses in London will no longer take cash fares from July as a result not only of Oyster Cards but also Wave and Pay Debit Cards. Is there any sign of being able to use those cards on GNE's buses?

Rgds
David

(17 Apr 2014, 11:30 am)Marcus wrote Just out of interest, does anyone have any suggestions for the Lime's fate? I mean, the way it's looking the upgrade is going to be Citaros, but will they be bought new or cascaded from something else? My theory is, when I was speaking to a driver about it, he suggested that perhaps the Diamond Citaros could be taken off the Diamond and put on the Lime, then new double deckers could be bought for that, because one point he stressed that I couldn't help agreeing with, was that the Lime isn't a mainstream route like the 21, and as a result, isn't a top priority for brand new vehicles.

I could see something like that happening, but not this year. I think GNE will be taking a break from orders for a while. But, if we all know the Renowns will be extinct within the fleet by the end of the year, what will replace them on the Lime? Perhaps, if new Gemini's are ordered for the Red Arrows, then a new batch for the Diamond may be ordered with them? (like with the Fab Fifty Six and the Cobalts). I doubt GNE will purchase new Citaros, but once again it's a 50/50 option, they could just as easily buy direct new Citaros for the Lime and eliminate the Diamond getting new buses and a cascade occuring. Any ideas?

(17 Apr 2014, 4:48 pm)Michael wrote I think they were dumped years ago, currently rotting somewhere