(13 Apr 2015, 8:22 pm)Michael wrote They couldn't when they were on the 26, due to the curbs being to low, not sure if they can be used on any of the current routes.
It is but it was pointless refurbing them, can't remember the reason why though.
The Vykings retained the dual door configuration because removing it would make the vehicles non DDA-compliant (meaning that they'd have to be disposed of by 1 January 2017). The wheelchair ramp is fitted to the rear door, and it cost far too much to make the appropriate adjustments to move it to the front.
The Vykings will be in the fleet for the foreseeable future. They're primarily allocated to Riverside's scholars services, though obviously there's a few others based at Deptford and Chester-le-Street for the time being, also seeing allocation to scholars. This work is hardly demanding and the Vykings are suitable for this purpose.