RE: Stagecoach North East: Service Suggestions
The only reason E200s have been appearing on the 71 is the fact that the evening and Sunday contract with NEXUS requires Euro4 minimum buses. You'll have noticed that 1 of the 3 boards has been an E400 MMC most days since they were put into service. The 18 does need full size single deckers at peak times. They even have to run a dupe in the morning from Wallsend! I agree that the 6 and 7 need full size single deckers but I don't think there is ANY demand for the 8. It only runs now as a contract with NEXUS. If Monarch Road has a need for an all day service then just re-route the 22 every 20 minutes. I doubt it would justify itself, though.