(07 Aug 2016, 4:16 pm)S813 FVK wrote I don't see how the DDA deadline is an issue for GNE now. With 14 non-DDA deckers left (excluding 3878), the flood of Omnidekkas should be enough to get rid of the other 7 non-DDA deckers that will logically remain after Stanley's 7 have been withdrawn.
With that, i can see the orders being placed towards the end of the year with deliveries early next year, as usual. There are rumours going around about Solos coming for Washington later this year although i think the chance of that happening as soon is the same as pigs being able to fly.
DDA not an issue as the 3 Olympian at Gateshead can remain in the fleet after 31 December 2016, they are used on a non registered contract. All other non-DDA will be replaced by ex Brighton Scania.
Go North East need to standardise on vehicle types, not buy all different types of buses. Streetlite use 50% less fuel than Citaro.
Oh, and watch out for flying pigs..........