(17 Apr 2014, 11:49 am)Michael wrote Just to add, we have no idea what the buses will be, they were rumored citaro's but the problems on the Diamond with them means they could be something else
Correct. If Go North East can get their hands on a Volvo B8RLE demonstrator and that proves to be superior to the Merc, then it's quite likely that the Volvo B8RLE could be purchased instead.
Of course purchasing the Merc would assist with depot standardisation, but if there's a more suitable vehicle on the market, it could be that the more suitable one is selected instead.