(17 Apr 2014, 11:51 am)Dan wrote 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.
I hope they can get a demo of the Volvo B8RLE, be intresting to see how it copes on the long routes of the Lime!
To add, with GNE buying alot from Volvo lately, they might get discount
Although the B10's are coping quite well atm
Edit: got a email back from GNE about the changes to the Laser, Prince Bishops and Simplicity 42 -
Good Afternoon Mr Webster,
Thank you for your email.
The changes we are implementing are relating to specific running times during peak times.
At the moment both timetables are available to view, so you can compare them.