High floor MB Plaxton Cheetah SF51 PVV is on the Tesco free bus in Bishop today.

Is S555FJM still with Eden

(31 Mar 2017, 2:58 pm)Jimmi wrote The Eden have acquired Optare Solo's YM52TSO, YM52TSU and YN53YHB from Johnsons of Henley in Arden.

YN53YHB was in service today on the Bishop Auckland Asda Free Bus.
The Eden: YN53YHB by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

Is YHB still with The Eden? Passed it this afternoon on the A66 in Middlesbrough still with Eden fleetnames.

(16 Apr 2019, 4:46 pm)Cock Robin wrote Is YHB still with The Eden? Passed it this afternoon on the A66 in Middlesbrough still with Eden fleetnames.

It's with someone down on Teesside, M&D Travel I think? Think they got The Eden's Primo as well.

New in at the Eden is Optare Solo M710SE - YJ09EZG with another supposedly on the way.

(16 Apr 2019, 8:23 pm)Jimmi wrote It's with someone down on Teesside, M&D Travel I think? Think they got The Eden's Primo as well.

New in at the Eden is Optare Solo M710SE - YJ09EZG with another supposedly on the way.

Thanks. Surprised they never took the Eden name off when they sold it. Could well be M&D as they have other Primos for a service in Teesport.

What's the timetable for the Tesco Free Bus?

(30 May 2019, 9:08 pm)S830OFT wrote What's the timetable for the Tesco Free Bus?

I've shopped in Bishop Tesco before in the past and last time I was there I think I can recall picking up a leaflet that said the Tesco free bus was being withdrawn and passengers were to use Arriva's Sapphire 6 instead - not sure if anyone can confirm whether this is the case or not?

(31 May 2019, 10:08 am)peter wrote

I've shopped in Bishop Tesco before in the past and last time I was there I think I can recall picking up a leaflet that said the Tesco free bus was being withdrawn and passengers were to use Arriva's Sapphire 6 instead - not sure if anyone can confirm whether this is the case or not?

I didn't see it today, although I did see the Asda Free Bus. Also seen The Eden Primo in Middlesbrough today, not sure what they were doing there...

(01 Jun 2019, 9:45 pm)S830OFT wrote

I didn't see it today, although I did see the Asda Free Bus. Also seen The Eden Primo in Middlesbrough today, not sure what they were doing there...

Tesco bus don't run anymore

Currently in use at The Eden is Mellor Strata Plus demonstrator LK68ZTC, seen on the 104 this afternoon: https://flic.kr/p/2gjJsGz

The Eden now have Plaxton Primo KX58 LJA from PCL Travel and Optare Solo MX55 WCZ from Scarlet Band

The Eden of West Auckland: KX58LJA by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

The Eden of West Auckland: MX55WCZ by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

Does the 104 accept Explorers?

(02 Aug 2019, 6:34 pm)enviro7501 wrote Does the 104 accept Explorers?

It's a Durham County Council supported bus service should it *should* at least accept them but not issue them but I can't confirm if they do or not

(02 Aug 2019, 6:42 pm)Jimmi wrote It's a Durham County Council supported bus service should it *should* at least accept them but not issue them but I can't confirm if they do or not

Ok, thanks

Dennis Javelin Plaxton BIG 8773 is with The Eden.

The Eden: BIG 8773. by Guy Park-Royal, on Flickr

New in here is VW SN56EMK, ex PCL Travel
The Eden of West Auckland: SN56EMK by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

New in is Fiat Ducato YX12 CGV which has been dedicated to Arriva driver Stephen Foster who recently passed away.

https://flic.kr/p/2jYg2MA

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The Eden will cease operations of services 82, 104 and the Bishop Auckland Asda free bus after operation on December 31st 2020.

104 will be operated by L&B Travel from January 2nd, the 82 & Asda bus will be withdrawn, Asda has stopped funding all their free bus services.

They will continue to operate a Teesdale School scholars service

http://www.comparetheeden.com/

(17 Dec 2020, 9:37 pm)Jimmi wrote The Eden will cease operations of services 82, 104 and the Bishop Auckland Asda free bus after operation on December 31st 2020.

104 will be operated by L&B Travel from January 2nd, the 82 & Asda bus will be withdrawn, Asda has stopped funding all their free bus services.

They will continue to operate a Teesdale School scholars service

http://www.comparetheeden.com/

I'm honestly surprised it lasted that long, I wonder how much it was costing them for that 3 minute journey

(18 Dec 2020, 2:13 am)streetdeckfan wrote I'm honestly surprised it lasted that long, I wonder how much it was costing them for that 3 minute journey

As it was such a short run probably not too much luckily besides driving hours.

Think the Bishop one only came about as I think it was a condition of their relocation from what is now the Wilko store in the Newgate Shopping Centre to their current premises.

Website is now showing 104 as being ran by Rural Link for some reason

(18 Dec 2020, 1:16 pm)Jimmi wrote Website is now showing 104 as being ran by Rural Link for some reason

L&B is owned by the same person that owns Rural Link, isn't it?

(18 Dec 2020, 1:28 pm)reymyster9 wrote L&B is owned by the same person that owns Rural Link, isn't it?

One of the Directors is common to both companies, owns more than 75% of Rural Link and c50% of L & B. 
And it's the same Transport Manager for both companies.

(18 Dec 2020, 8:47 pm)busmanT wrote One of the Directors is common to both companies, owns more than 75% of Rural Link and c50% of L & B. 
And it's the same Transport Manager for both companies.

Yeah they own 100% of Rural Link, all shares were transferred earlier in the year

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIAT-DUCATO-S...0?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

The Eden fiat is up for sale for £7,000