(16 May 2019, 1:11 pm)Dan wrote Agree!
They'll be disabled in the short-term, but longer-term will have the announcements re-enabled for the Coaster 1, 1A and 1B. I think the announcements on the refurbished Volvo B9 have been disabled on the 309/310 already, so shouldn't show the Cobalt Clipper brand name anymore.
The Little Coasters won't have Next Stop Announcements anymore (as the Solos which have the announcements are being moved across to different routes).
(16 May 2019, 4:04 pm)N1cholas wrote If the versa's do go on the 238 i wonder if they have taken one around north lea in seaham to test it out, it is tight enough with a solo at times, i wonder if all these vehicle movements happen this weekend and if they are it could see the end of deptfords scaina's at the same time
(16 May 2019, 3:52 pm)omnicity4659 wrote Seems to be a lot of disabling of what are essentially journey assistance aids, surely everything should be set up already to provide a seamless transition? If I was deaf or blind, I couldn't care less what the brand of the bus was!
(16 May 2019, 3:52 pm)omnicity4659 wrote Seems to be a lot of disabling of what are essentially journey assistance aids, surely everything should be set up already to provide a seamless transition? If I was deaf or blind, I couldn't care less what the brand of the bus was!
(16 May 2019, 4:25 pm)ne14ne1 wrote I was thinking the very same.
(16 May 2019, 8:32 am)Dan wrote Really... We're talking here as if North Shields is a million miles away from Tynemouth. The outlying suburbs I'd agree aren't coastal but the town centre is just a stone's throw away from the likes of Tynemouth which is strongly associated with the coast.
Suppose Stagecoach will have to do away with the 'Seasider' open-top brand, as North Shields Ferry Landing isn't at the seaside, just a river...
(16 May 2019, 4:31 pm)Dan wrote If I was deaf or blind, I'd hope that an audio/visual aid wouldn't be incorrect, which of course is the alternative if everything cannot be set up in time. Arriva North East tend to go for that option I have found, which I personally don't think is the best option for passengers who are visually impaired.
It is of course just a temporary solution... With over 50 buses transferring between depots this weekend, as well as timetables making a return and lots of other things going on, I'm sure you'll appreciate something has to give.
(16 May 2019, 3:29 pm)JP6004 wrote Just been looking at new timetables on GNE website that may give a few hints to brands/allocations.....
55/55A have corporate citaro
13/14/25/35/X22 have corporate omnicity
71 corporate versa
33 corporate solo
A lot of corporate omnicities......
(16 May 2019, 4:38 pm)omnicity4659 wrote But this isn't the first time this has happened though, the Tyne Valley Ten also had the equipment disabled for a very long time.
As for the buses transferring between depots, timetables and various other things, there's multiple people involved, including external agencies, I don't see how this can affect a sole person?
I'm involved in updating a lot of AV equipment across the country and I haven't had to have the equipment turned off during a transition...
(16 May 2019, 3:29 pm)JP6004 wrote Just been looking at new timetables on GNE website that may give a few hints to brands/allocations.....Little coasters are for 11, so whats replacing the solos on indigo when leaving
55/55A have corporate citaro
13/14/25/35/X22 have corporate omnicity
71 corporate versa
33 corporate solo
A lot of corporate omnicities......
(16 May 2019, 10:22 am)Kuyoyo wrote And as a result, we have our first look at ‘Little Coasters’
(16 May 2019, 6:15 pm)L469 YVK wrote E400s going on a route with a PVR of 3x. That'll either be the 15/15A, X30 or 327.
(16 May 2019, 4:31 pm)Dan wrote If I was deaf or blind, I'd hope that an audio/visual aid wouldn't be incorrect, which of course is the alternative if everything cannot be set up in time. Arriva North East tend to go for that option I have found, which I personally don't think is the best option for passengers who are visually impaired.
It is of course just a temporary solution... With over 50 buses transferring between depots this weekend, via points making a return to the destination displays, as well as timetables making a comeback (and lots of other things going on too), I'm sure you'll appreciate something has to give.
I've always also wondered why the following stop has been named High Level Bridge North, instead of something like Saint Nicholas Street - Castle Keep 
(16 May 2019, 6:47 pm)ne14ne1 wrote Appreciate theres a lot going on, but does the Cobalt & Coast need its NSAs disabled just because they say Cobalt Clipper, even though several of the fleet are still branded as Cobalt Clippers?
While the Angel21 is having its NSA's updated to say St Mary's Place(?) instead of Blackett St, could Newgate Street-Wilkinsons not be changed to Newgate Street-Maldron Hotel?
(16 May 2019, 6:18 pm)Michael wrote I really like that.
I think the X30... is there definitely only 3 been ordered?
(16 May 2019, 8:21 pm)BeachBoy99 wrote Woah just seen the new timetable design and it's absolutely amazing! I think I take back my remark from yesterday
