(03 Aug 2019, 11:15 am)Adrian wrote

I don't mind that to be honest, but its a bit wordy with "This is the Castles Express" in the announcement. I'm pretty sure iBus in London announces say "X to Y" every other stop, then just the stop name on approach.

Completely agree.

If they want to include the route brand then just do it upon departing big stops like Haymarket, Eldon Square, Gateshead Interchange etc. Maybe have an announcement that says 'Welcome aboard this Citylink 57 service, by Go North East'.

But I think having 'This is the Citylink 57 service, to Hadrian Park' or 'This is the Cobalt & Coast three-O-nine service, to Newcastle' is far too long to have on each departure and risks annoying people.
I'd much prefer a simple London style, '57, to, Hadrian Park' or 'Three-ten, to, Newcastle Haymarket' on door closure.