(17 Jan 2018, 6:54 pm)Andreos1 wrote Almost predictably, there's no Windows Phone app.
Disappointing they can't even offer a watered down version to suit passengers using that type of phone. Obviously ANE and Nexus can offer an alternative of sorts.

I will continue using the multi-modal, multi-operator, multi-country 'Moovit' app. Realtime tracking and not just limited to GNE. 
Especially handy when in other parts of the country and/or world.

(18 Jan 2018, 12:36 pm)BusLoverMum wrote Husband writes software like this and it's rare that a windows mobile version is done, unless it's made specifically for Windows based hardware. The platform is hugely different in terms of what's available for a developer to use.

(18 Jan 2018, 3:00 pm)Andreos1 wrote Even if they had something for non-apple/android users, it would be a start.
Nexus and ANE can cobble something together. Shame GNE haven't.

Regardless of how easy/difficult it is to pull something together for Windows users, there will still be a significant portion of their customer base who dont have a smartphone and/or aren't iphone/android sheep.

(18 Jan 2018, 3:04 pm)JP6004 wrote Thats what online timetables are for 

(18 Jan 2018, 4:38 pm)EL1TE wrote The Crusader mercs getting a rebrand? 5321 seems to have had an update to the branding with a different style tagline like the 49 Streetlites and the rear boot looks different too.

(18 Jan 2018, 4:42 pm)JP6004 wrote Same as 5305, you can see the pic of it in the news

(18 Jan 2018, 4:43 pm)S813 FVK wrote Photo link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/62209150@N03/27965238779/

Much less crowded than the version being replaced.

(18 Jan 2018, 4:38 pm)EL1TE wrote The Crusader mercs getting a rebrand? 5321 seems to have had an update to the branding with a different style tagline like the 49 Streetlites and the rear boot looks different too.

(18 Jan 2018, 4:43 pm)S813 FVK wrote Photo link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/62209150@N03/27965238779/

Much less crowded than the version being replaced.

(19 Jan 2018, 2:32 pm)Dan wrote All of the existing Crusaders have had their branding modified over the last two nights. 5307 is another grey Citaro to return from refurbishment today, along with 5337 in fleet livery.

Instead of returning to Deptford as planned, 5305 has transferred to Riverside ahead of next weekend's service changes. 5307 should return to Deptford, but it may transfer to Riverside too.

(19 Jan 2018, 3:25 pm)JP6004 wrote Take it 5337 will go to deptford?

(20 Jan 2018, 9:47 am)upt50k wrote On Frid at about 8.30 am I passed a Versa heading north up thr A1M at the Darlington turnoff. It was in the new corporate colours and had "Versa Hydrid" on its destination could not get its reg as I was going south. Anyone know any details?

(20 Jan 2018, 9:51 am)Dan wrote Go North East has received this vehicle on long-term loan, serving as a replacement vehicle for fire-damaged Optare Versa 8303 (which has now been sold to, and collected by, Alpha Recovery for scrap).

It will be treated like one of Go North East's own vehicles for the duration of its stay - being fitted with the standard fleet livery vinyls having been painted into the base livery prior to delivery, advert frames, and vandal screen. It features a full front colour Hanover LED display.

As such, 9086 should have now been returned to Optare off-loan.

(20 Jan 2018, 9:51 am)Dan wrote Go North East has received this vehicle on long-term loan, serving as a replacement vehicle for fire-damaged Optare Versa 8303 (which has now been sold to, and collected by, Alpha Recovery for scrap).

It will be treated like one of Go North East's own vehicles for the duration of its stay - being fitted with the standard fleet livery vinyls having been painted into the base livery prior to delivery, advert frames, and vandal screen. It features a full front colour Hanover LED display.

As such, 9086 should have now been returned to Optare off-loan.

(20 Jan 2018, 5:30 pm)S813 FVK wrote 6332 is blue: https://flic.kr/p/23CXKuk

Probably safe to assume that it is for a promotional livery of some sort.

(20 Jan 2018, 6:02 pm)cbma06 wrote I think the last 2 wernt going to be in angel livery, 6332 might be the same promotion as 6100?.


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(20 Jan 2018, 6:02 pm)cbma06 wrote I think the last 2 wernt going to be in angel livery, 6332 might be the same promotion as 6100?

(20 Jan 2018, 7:01 pm)GuyParkRoyal wrote There is a post on brand new bus blog spot saying that the last two Streetdecks will be delivered as one blue and one black vehicle.

(20 Jan 2018, 4:15 pm)BusLoverMum wrote 9086 was still in Durham, 2 hours ago.

(07 Jan 2018, 4:34 pm)S813 FVK wrote 706 has gained a rear advertisement for contactless payment (identical to that on 641-646). No idea if the other Solos/SRs have followed, but here's me hoping that 708 was fitted with a tagline while they were there.

(21 Jan 2018, 9:59 pm)ne14ne1 wrote Earlier today I saw a hybrid Coaster reversing out of a side street onto Benfield Rd - guessing they missed their turn or something as it was in service, and proceeded back towards Walkergate Station and turned left onto Appletree towards the coast.
5 mins later I overtook it while it was at a bus stop and I could see inside the lower deck next stop announcement screen was off.
Do you think this was a faulty one or are they running with audio only until all the visuals are created for this route?

(21 Jan 2018, 9:59 pm)ne14ne1 wrote Earlier today I saw a hybrid Coaster reversing out of a side street onto Benfield Rd - guessing they missed their turn or something as it was in service, and proceeded back towards Walkergate Station and turned left onto Appletree towards the coast.
5 mins later I overtook it while it was at a bus stop and I could see inside the lower deck next stop announcement screen was off.
Do you think this was a faulty one or are they running with audio only until all the visuals are created for this route?

A number of comments have been made on this group and others recently about how poor Go North East's decision-making is, when it comes to investing in new vehicles.

I have just seen a sponsored advertisement on my Facebook feed from Go North East, promoting their new Wright StreetDeck buses on the Angel 21 service (link below):
https://www.facebook.com/simplyGNE/posts/10159862002470710

It's amazing to see how many customers have made such positive comments about these buses and how they're an improvement on the previous allocation. There's very few negative comments, which suggests that these buses aren't all that bad, in the eyes of a 'normal' passenger.

One comment that stood out below:
"Used one today. What a great experience. Used a table to carry out paperwork. The power supply worked and free wi fi. All that was missing was a G&T ?. I'm 6'4" and there was ample leg space too. A real pleasure I must say. I almost want to ride another soon but wont admit to it. Well done ?"