(27 Aug 2014, 4:56 pm)Dan wrote After Stagecoach announced to the local press (in Hexham, iirc?) that they'd be investing in two brand new vehicles, equipped with seatbelts, didn't Arriva also have a quote suggesting that they would also refurbish the buses so that the buses they allocate to service 685 would lose the 'slippy leather' and gain seatbelts?
The statement was made at a meeting of Northumberland County Council's West Area Committee meeting in response to a petition complaining about the 685 service.
Stagecoach promised new vehicles whilst Arriva 'only' offered to refurbish the seats (without the slippery 'leather') and consider fitting seatbelts (as had been fitted when Arriva ran coaches on the route):-
http://www.hexhamcourant.co.uk/news/2.29...-1.1117652