(30 Sep 2019, 10:29 pm)Dan wrote Anything fitted 2014 onwards (LED or TFT) is all on a Linux-based system. Far superior to the old Windows XP based ones. A number of these are being upgraded following a fleet audit and update over the last two nights; quite a few of the Drifters with inoperative systems.

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Let's be honest, not having NSA fitted is far superior to the XP ones!

I assume it's a hardware upgrade and not just a software upgrade with the age of some of the systems. Although Linux (depending on the distro at least) is pretty light weight compared to an XP install!

I remember when the B9s were new to the 10 and the NSA was barely functioning then, and the situation has only got worse since!

(01 Oct 2019, 11:08 am)RBZ 5459 wrote The Optare Metrocity demonstrator (YJ19HUV) that turned up a couple of months ago at Saltmeadows... seen another photo of it back at Optare, sat sporting the same Go North East logo blind. What's the story with this one, is it due back at some point? Thanks.

It's at Riverside again now.

(01 Oct 2019, 2:16 pm)JP6004 wrote GNE fleet allocation states 5 E200 have been delivered. Hopefully not long before they enter service.

Also fleet list been updated with reg marks for all 11 E200

Sure I saw one at Riverside, on Sunday.

(01 Oct 2019, 4:40 pm)N1cholas wrote Isn't it about time the sun fm voiced announcements were scrapped on the Drifters, the announcements done by Emma which are used when a prince bishop streetlite on an night time (or any other NSA enabled vehicle that is used on the 60) are so much easier to understand

(30 Sep 2019, 10:29 pm)Dan wrote Anything fitted 2014 onwards (LED or TFT) is all on a Linux-based system. Far superior to the old Windows XP based ones. A number of these are being upgraded following a fleet audit and update over the last two nights; quite a few of the Drifters with inoperative systems.

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Which distro of Linux does it run on?

(01 Oct 2019, 6:09 pm)Dan wrote They have been, not sure when you last travelled on a Drifter?

Four out of the eight buses have faulty systems requiring repair by Hanover, though, so either aren't working or can't be updated.

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Its been a few weeks since i heard the sun fm announcements to be honest so i thought it may just be that they were not working on those vehicles i was on, I didnt realise they had been discontinued already

(02 Oct 2019, 9:38 am)streetdeckfan wrote A few updates from MG on Twitter

GNE have an Optare Metrocity EV Demo on trial for the 53/54.

https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/1179134802114613250

GNE have a corporate E200 on display at Coach and Bus UK. It does look rather good in the red, perhaps a little bland

https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/1179323503906103297

Illuminated logo and side cant rail. Interesting.

(02 Oct 2019, 10:06 am)RBZ 5459 wrote

Illuminated logo and side cant rail. Interesting.

Looks rather swanky like the illuminated logo. Dread to think how long it'll last before they break though!

(29 Sep 2019, 6:45 pm)S830OFT wrote With 4944 Tax expiring on Tuesday, is it likely to be withdrawn tommorow?

It's still out so that would be a no. Easy enough to renew tax and claim back unused month refunds these days - probably all on direct debit anyway till they're cancelled.

(02 Oct 2019, 2:15 pm)streetdeckfan wrote

Looks like GNE are backtracking on now allowing Student ID cards as proof of ID.

Still surprised they didn't allow this from the start

We’re pleased to announce that working with local colleges we’re near to agreeing a standard for accepting their ID cards for young persons' fares. Existing arrangements remain in place for now but we hope to have this launched in the next few days. Please check back for updates.

https://twitter.com/gonortheast/status/1179388076080148481 

Sadly not all student ID have DOB so they I would imagine will not be accepted, but time will tell.

(02 Oct 2019, 3:08 pm)Stanleyone wrote

Sadly not all student ID have DOB so they I would imagine will not be accepted, but time will tell.

I feel like all these problems would be solved by just bringing back the Get Around ID!

(02 Oct 2019, 3:29 pm)streetdeckfan wrote

I feel like all these problems would be solved by just bringing back the Get Around ID!

That’s the opinion of a good few drivers, but the company had their reasons why that scheme wasn’t brought back. But hopefully they’ll get it right this time.

Optare Solo SR 636 is a Percy Main and is on the 42/42A today. No doubt here for it's winter holiday.

Also hopefully that Merc demo on the Hospital shuttle is around a little longer, I still need to photo it, had no luck at all the last 2 attempts thanks to weather and traffic.

(02 Oct 2019, 4:31 pm)TEN 6083 wrote https://twitter.com/martijngne/status/1179429665670336513?s=21


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(02 Oct 2019, 6:09 pm)Rapidsnap wrote

Optare Solo SR 636 is a Percy Main and is on the 42/42A today. No doubt here for it's winter holiday.

Also hopefully that Merc demo on the Hospital shuttle is around a little longer, I still need to photo it, had no luck at all the last 2 attempts thanks to weather and traffic.

(02 Oct 2019, 6:09 pm)Rapidsnap wrote

Optare Solo SR 636 is a Percy Main and is on the 42/42A today. No doubt here for it's winter holiday.

Go North East: 636 / NK61FMD by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

Percy Main still short? Noticed they have 5238 & 8297 atm and 5273 is still out in Blue Arrow livery.

(02 Oct 2019, 7:24 pm)Rapidsnap wrote Hospital Shuttle is Monday to Friday only.

(02 Oct 2019, 7:29 pm)Jimmi wrote

Go North East: 636 / NK61FMD by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

Percy Main still short? Noticed they have 5238 & 8297 atm and 5273 is still out in Blue Arrow livery.

6116 & 6117 still away for refurbishment...

(02 Oct 2019, 8:01 pm)S830OFT wrote

6116 & 6117 still away for refurbishment...

6100 too.

(02 Oct 2019, 9:38 am)streetdeckfan wrote A few updates from MG on Twitter

GNE have an Optare Metrocity EV Demo on trial for the 53/54.

https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/1179134802114613250

GNE have a corporate E200 on display at Coach and Bus UK. It does look rather good in the red, perhaps a little bland

https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/1179323503906103297

That E200 in red is by far the best looking bus GNE have, looks modern, clean and is a complete reflection of how the GNE brand should look.

(02 Oct 2019, 7:05 pm)Michael wrote That's quite smart actually, surprised they have USB ports though, was this part of the contract?

Also, glad to see they could be used on normal services too, however, what are the times for the NHS shuttle and does it run 7 days a week?

Is Riverside running the contract?

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Wonder where 635 will end up.

635 is at Consett

(02 Oct 2019, 8:44 pm)pbjd wrote

6100 too.

6100 has parked at Volvo Bus and Truck a few days ago waiting repair.