(23 Sep 2020, 10:56 am)big mac wrote Although the frequency from Durham to Langley Park has doubled since the X20 replaced the 14. Maybe they think a 30 frequency with Optare Solo buses on this section is enough, but not sure about Durham to Sunderland.
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I honestly think that the allocation of Solo's to the X20 and interworking patterns with the X6/7 was more of a convenience, than actually part of a long term strategy or plan.
Particularly as they seemed to encourage use of the X20 over the 20. Timetables mentioned how it was faster/quicker than the 20 and some would say the on-board experience nicer than the 20.
I may be wrong.
The 20A was allocated the purple streetlites and worked a 20min frequency. From experience, loads were decent.
To reduce the vehicle size and frequency, whilst encouraging use didn't add up.
Obviously now it is extended beyond Durham on the western portion, a Solo may suffice. Seems strange to allocate vehicles on the entire route, based on a recent extension though.