(11 Sep 2023, 8:22 pm)Jimmi wrote Performance of the demo that was tested out on the X93 wasn't great either especially on the hilly portions especially round Robin Hoods Bay when I sampled it on there, seemingly 7575/6 have faired better so especially with it being a standard type within Arriva, E400MMCs would make the most sense if/when they decide to order brand new replacements for the X93/X94.
Certainly sounds as if E400MMCs will continue to be the decker of choice, although this depends on if the rumours of the 48/X46 being upgraded at Belmont are actually true.
Does it even need new buses, not sure if there's any difference between them but I wouldn't be more surprised if they bought new buses for Ashington instead and sent the 17 plates to Whitby. Bar the B9's the X93/X94 rarely gets investment, second hand Omnicities, second hand Enviro 400's etc.