Forgot to mention, been a update on Spirit Buses, and it's looking quite promising despite what we all thought. http://www.spiritbuses.co.uk/news.html

Interesting to note in the latest N&P that an application has gone in for a licence now...

(29 May 2014, 3:17 pm)tyresmoke wrote Interesting to note in the latest N&P that an application has gone in for a licence now...

PB1129385 SN
SPIRIT BUSES LTD
Director(s): STEPHEN JAMES HURST.
EAST OAKTREE HOUSE, ROTHBURY , MORPETH NE65 7TL
Operating Centre: UNIT 3B, ROTHBURY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ROTHBURY MORPETH NE65 7RZ
Authorisation:2 Vehicle(s).
Transport Manager(s): STEPHEN JAMES HURST

Yay!

So it looks like the fella behind it all, is doing everything.
He is going to be a busy boy!

Well well well - it looks like he's serious after all.

Getting this far in such a short time is quite an achievement considering it seemed to be an ambitious dream just under a year ago.

I hope he get to see his project through to completion. I genuinely wish him all the luck in the world.

VOSA web site is indicating that Spirit Buses Ltd has been granted an operators' licence in the last few days. So perhaps we should be keeping an eye out for some service registrations and vehicle acquisitions. Earliest their services might start would be mid to late August, though, I suspect; but having missed the bulk of the summer, might they be better advised to hang fire until the spring?

(17 Jun 2014, 10:44 am)eezypeazy wrote VOSA web site is indicating that Spirit Buses Ltd has been granted an operators' licence in the last few days. So perhaps we should be keeping an eye out for some service registrations and vehicle acquisitions. Earliest their services might start would be mid to late August, though, I suspect; but having missed the bulk of the summer, might they be better advised to hang fire until the spring?

Think positively eezypeazy.
He may miss the majority of the summer punters, but will have the opportunity to get in on the Christmas shoppers heading to Tyneside, establish the service locally and by next spring, he will be ready to expand and start dipping his toes into the murky waters of passenger transport in Tyne & Wear.

What service buses do they have

(17 Jun 2014, 8:51 pm)jaimz13 wrote What service buses do they have

I believe it's going to be two darts.

(17 Jun 2014, 8:54 pm)Tom wrote I believe it's going to be two darts.

some good buses then thank god not more Solo lol is that all they got is darts

(17 Jun 2014, 8:57 pm)jaimz13 wrote some good buses then thank god not more Solo lol is that all they got is darts

They haven't got anything yet.

See their Proposed Fleet..

(17 Jun 2014, 9:01 pm)Dan wrote They haven't got anything yet.

See their Proposed Fleet..

Step entrance mini bus? I've not seen one round here since GNE binned the Metroriders.

(17 Jun 2014, 9:05 pm)aureolin wrote Step entrance mini bus? I've not seen one round here since GNE binned the Metroriders.

Compass has one!
Saw it the other day, but it wasn't on the 37/8X!

(17 Jun 2014, 9:06 pm)Dan wrote Compass has one!
Saw it the other day, but it wasn't on the 37/8X!

Seriously? I hope that doesn't get used on Nexus work.

(17 Jun 2014, 9:07 pm)aureolin wrote Seriously? I hope that doesn't get used on Nexus work.

I've never seen it on Nexus work, just seems to be carrying pensioners whenever I see it around Sunderland.
No idea what it does though, as it's always in different places every time I do see it.

(17 Jun 2014, 9:05 pm)aureolin wrote Step entrance mini bus? I've not seen one round here since GNE binned the Metroriders.

Come to Teesside - we've got two

Hi guys, I am friends with Steve Hurst, director and owner of spirit buses. He is a former colleague of mine at Arriva but is no way linked to any companies now other than his own. His plans are for two dart type buses which are due to arrive in the coming weeks, but he doesn't want very many details released until he is ready. Steve is a wonderful guy who has invested a lot of money and time into this venture, a lifelong ambition and recently an obsession, and now it looks like his hard work is finally paying off. I am sure you all agree that we should wish him all the best and support him however we can. It can only be a good thing for fresh New talent coming into thia business.

(18 Jun 2014, 6:57 pm)davis wrote Hi guys, I am friends with Steve Hurst, director and owner of spirit buses. He is a former colleague of mine at Arriva but is no way linked to any companies now other than his own. His plans are for two dart type buses which are due to arrive in the coming weeks, but he doesn't want very many details released until he is ready. Steve is a wonderful guy who has invested a lot of money and time into this venture, a lifelong ambition and recently an obsession, and now it looks like his hard work is finally paying off. I am sure you all agree that we should wish him all the best and support him however we can. It can only be a good thing for fresh New talent coming into thia business.

I think the majority on here, wish him all the luck in the world with the venture.

To get where he has, which in reality, is a short space of time - is fantastic.

Hopefully it will work out for him.

(17 Jun 2014, 2:26 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote He may miss the majority of the summer punters, but will have the opportunity to get in on the Christmas shoppers heading to Tyneside, establish the service locally and by next spring, he will be ready to expand and start dipping his toes into the murky waters of passenger transport in Tyne & Wear.

"dangle his corporate tentacles", surely?

Good luck to Spirit Buses!

(19 Jun 2014, 8:15 am)eezypeazy wrote "dangle his corporate tentacles", surely?

Good luck to Spirit Buses!

Whey they are hardly a massive corporation like...
Hopefully they will chop off one or two corporate tentacles on the way!

幸運 ! Spirit Buses

(20 Jun 2014, 4:51 pm)AdamY wrote 幸運 ! Spirit Buses

Was that deliberate Japanese or a glitch? Googled it and it appears to be a four leaf clover!

(20 Jun 2014, 4:52 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote Was that deliberate Japanese or a glitch? Googled it and it appears to be a four leaf clover!

Deliberate. It's pronounced 'Ko-un' and it means 'Good luck'. The Kanji may be slightly wrong although I guess finding a four-leaf clover is good luck.

(20 Jun 2014, 4:59 pm)AdamY wrote Deliberate. It's pronounced 'Ko-un' and it means 'Good luck'. The Kanji may be slightly wrong although I guess finding a four-leaf clover is good luck.

賢いシテ

(20 Jun 2014, 5:01 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote 賢いシテ

Well, I suppose I am in a way. Rather arrogant of me to admit it though!

Services start 1st September.

EDIT 9 July: The registrations have appeared on VOSA this morning.

PB1129385/1 - SPIRIT BUSES LTD, EAST OAKTREE HOUSE, ROTHBURY, MORPETH, NE65 7TL

Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Opposite Three Wheat Heads Pub
Finish Point: Alnmouth Rail Station
Via:
Service Number: 15
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: Monday to Sunday


24. PB1129385/2 - SPIRIT BUSES LTD, EAST OAKTREE HOUSE, ROTHBURY, MORPETH, NE65 7TL

Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Newsagents, Rothbury
Finish Point: Queens Head Pub, Rothbury
Via:
Service Number: 16
Service Type: Normal Stopping/Hail & Ride
Effective Date: 02-SEP-2014
Other Details: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday


25. PB1129385/3 - SPIRIT BUSES LTD, EAST OAKTREE HOUSE, ROTHBURY, MORPETH, NE65 7TL

Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Newsagents, Rothbury
Finish Point: Bird in the Bush, Elsdon
Via:
Service Number: 17
Service Type: Normal Stopping/Hail & Ride
Effective Date: 03-SEP-2014
Other Details: Wednesday


26. PB1129385/4 - SPIRIT BUSES LTD, EAST OAKTREE HOUSE, ROTHBURY, MORPETH, NE65 7TL

Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Newsagents, Rothbury
Finish Point: Wallington Hall Coach Park
Via:
Service Number: 18
Service Type: Normal Stopping/Hail & Ride
Effective Date: 01-SEP-2014
Other Details: Monday to Friday


27. PB1129385/5 - SPIRIT BUSES LTD, EAST OAKTREE HOUSE, ROTHBURY, MORPETH, NE65 7TL

Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Opposite Three Wheat Heads Pub
Finish Point: Morpeth Bus Station
Via:
Service Number: 14S
Service Type: Normal Stopping/Hail & Ride
Effective Date: 07-SEP-2014
Other Details: Sundays & Bank holidays

© Spirit Buses

Spirit Buses on Facebook wroteAnother millstone occurred today with the arrival of our first bus!
If you were in Rothbury today you may of seen her making her impressive entrance around lunchtime.
She was assisted on her long journy from the south by a piggyback from a low loader.
Currently still white she will spend the next few weeks being prepared and brought into our livery ready for services stating later this summer.
If you were one of the many who stopped for photos, we'd love to see them!

Timetables are now available:

http://www.spiritbuses.co.uk/index.html

(18 Jun 2014, 7:47 am)Scott wrote Howard Snaith has a few, mainly Beavers.

Can't beat a nice Beaver.

(18 Jun 2014, 6:57 pm)davis wrote Hi guys, I am friends with Steve Hurst, director and owner of spirit buses. He is a former colleague of mine at Arriva but is no way linked to any companies now other than his own. His plans are for two dart type buses which are due to arrive in the coming weeks, but he doesn't want very many details released until he is ready. Steve is a wonderful guy who has invested a lot of money and time into this venture, a lifelong ambition and recently an obsession, and now it looks like his hard work is finally paying off. I am sure you all agree that we should wish him all the best and support him however we can. It can only be a good thing for fresh New talent coming into thia business.

Totally agree. All the best to him.