(24 Jan 2014, 3:38 am)Coastliner700 wrote I can't believe the Cadets are been slated so badly. Compared to what other operators provide I've always thought that these are fantastic buses. The interiors may be a bit tired but if they're refurbished I could see them lasting another 4/5 years at least. The buses themselves seem a lot better those awful SPDs which, have been ready to go for years now. These I always feel were neglected and badly looked after given the quality of some SPDs elsewhere in the country.
I think it's wrong to shelve these buses to spare roles: I think they would be ideal on either East Durham or Tynedale Links where they would offer much improved quality and room for growth something that cannot be forgotten.
The 4 cadets that were swapped with Go South Coast for the Citaros are still going strong...
From a coach building point of view the saloon and bodywork is as good as a Renown or Solar.
I think a lot of the problems related to the EMS (just wish they had Volvo lumps in them).