(02 Sep 2021, 9:48 pm)Acky81 wrote It really feels like we have gone back in time with Sunderland services 2 and 39s. Versa and solo come on  go north east what you playing at? Versas are cramped and destination displays you can’t even read in daylight. It’s like we’ve gone back 10 years to when they were simplicity. And mini links as we call them on the 39s. I dread these buses when the schools come out!!
Proves Sunderland passengers are second class over Newcastle. We deserve better.

(02 Sep 2021, 9:54 pm)Keeiajs wrote I am not from Sunderland, but I agree. Someone was on about XLines consett getting new buses in 4 years, as they are most profitable. Look in Sunderland, Drifter/56/50/9 and all the old Citaros which they got due to Newcastle Euro 6 Limit. The Sunderland District are half arsed attempt to bring passengers back. Where as in Newcaslte/Consett they get wireless charging. I don't see any new buses coming to Sunderland for 4 years. While GNE are busy in Newcastle. They'll probs take all the euro 6 buses off Sunderland. 
I do agree. Especially when someone was like why upgrade the most profitable services every 4 years. There are other services which are busier which are running 8-11 year old buses.

I don't care what anyone says unless they are replacing the Venture (a brand which is on its knees) Consett should not get anything for 4-5 years.