(11 Apr 2016, 8:59 am)Panasonic44 wrote Crusader doesnt need wifi, instead it needs newer buses e.g off 21 Angle and NSA.

I strongly suspect that the mercs currently on the 27 might be in better nick than the hybrids on the angel.

(11 Apr 2016, 9:02 am)BusLoverMum wrote I strongly suspect that the mercs currently on the 27 might be in better nick than the hybrids on the angel.

The 21 and 27 are around the same time wise to, not sure how they would cope on the 27, maybe a smaller route would suit them better? however i have no idea what route(s) that could be.

(11 Apr 2016, 9:02 am)BusLoverMum wrote I strongly suspect that the mercs currently on the 27 might be in better nick than the hybrids on the angel.

I think the 27 would suit extra capacity

(11 Apr 2016, 9:43 am)NK53 TKT wrote I think the 27 would suit extra capacity

Definitely while the metro is so rubbish.

(11 Apr 2016, 9:53 am)BusLoverMum wrote Definitely while the metro is so rubbish.

I also think that if advertised well and improved the X36 could carry more people and be more frequent

(11 Apr 2016, 12:05 pm)NK53 TKT wrote I also think that if advertised well and improved the X36 could carry more people and be more frequent

Not sure what they could do to improve the X36.

Any idea's on how they could?

(09 Apr 2016, 8:51 am)Ryan99 wrote Just saw a prince bishop pass me on felling by pass at heworth so another one for repaint

Ryan did you find out which Prince Bishops this was?

(11 Apr 2016, 12:13 pm)Michael wrote Not sure what they could do to improve the X36.

Any idea's on how they could?

Make it quicker as an 'X' service and advertise it as a Metro alternative

(11 Apr 2016, 12:42 pm)NK53 TKT wrote Make it quicker as an 'X' service and advertise it as a Metro alternative

They would have to miss a few area's out which i don't think would be fair, could loose out on more money that way.

With the upcoming changes in May to the X36, i think we will see it drop to hourly.

(11 Apr 2016, 12:30 pm)Michael wrote Ryan did you find out which Prince Bishops this was?

Nope , essuming it could be 4969

(11 Apr 2016, 1:16 pm)Ryan99 wrote Nope , essuming it could be 4969

Or 4968

(11 Apr 2016, 1:17 pm)Ryan99 wrote Or 4968

Has 4954 (NL02 ZRX) been repainted yet?

By the fleet list on here its still branded but i thought it got painted.

(11 Apr 2016, 1:16 pm)Ryan99 wrote Nope , essuming it could be 4969

(11 Apr 2016, 1:17 pm)Ryan99 wrote Or 4968

Can't have been either of them - 4969 was on 20As and 4968 was on 33s on Saturday.
I didn't see 4954 however.

(11 Apr 2016, 2:39 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Can't have been either of them - 4969 was on 20As and 4968 was on 33s on Saturday.
I didn't see 4954 however.

4954 was on the 20

In my opinion they should do it from first of the batch till the last off the batch eg 4945 - 5217

Just saw 5244 in unbranded Coaster livery on the 19.

Sent from my Xperia Z5 Premium

(11 Apr 2016, 2:56 pm)MVK 500R wrote Just saw 5244 in unbranded Coaster livery on the 19.

Sent from my Xperia Z5 Premium

It has been repainted alongside 5243/5/6/7 ahead of transfer to Washington on Saturday evening (may leave it until Sunday with the lower PVRs?) for Whey Aye Five 0 services 50 and 5.

(11 Apr 2016, 3:01 pm)S813 FVK wrote It has been repainted alongside 5243/5/6/7 ahead of transfer to Washington on Saturday evening (may leave it until Sunday with the lower PVRs?) for Whey Aye Five 0 services 50 and 5.

Wonder if 5248 will move to Washington as a spare role for the 5/50.

It will only move over once the Streetlites enter service.

(11 Apr 2016, 3:06 pm)Michael wrote Wonder if 5248 will move to Washington as a spare role for the 5/50.

I doubt it, as there'll not be enough Omnicities for the 9.

(11 Apr 2016, 3:08 pm)Davie wrote I doubt it, as there'll not be enough Omnicities for the 9.

Was just editing my post to say:

Only after the Streetlites enter service.

(11 Apr 2016, 3:08 pm)Davie wrote I doubt it, as there'll not be enough Omnicities for the 9.

How often does the 9 have a full omnicity allocation anyway? I have a feeling (just a rough guess) that 5248 will head to Washington and 5249 to Riverside once the Solars are replaced on the Prince Bishops. Doubt they'd be released yet.

(11 Apr 2016, 3:11 pm)S813 FVK wrote How often does the 9 have a full omnicity allocation anyway? I have a feeling (just a rough guess) that 5248 will head to Washington and 5249 to Riverside once the Solars are replaced on the Prince Bishops. Doubt they'd be released yet.

Good point.

(11 Apr 2016, 3:11 pm)S813 FVK wrote How often does the 9 have a full omnicity allocation anyway? I have a feeling (just a rough guess) that 5248 will head to Washington and 5249 to Riverside once the Solars are replaced on the Prince Bishops. Doubt they'd be released yet.

Ye, i'll agree with you on that, someone else also mentioned about Riverside needing a spare Omnicity.

Percy Main don't need 4 spare Omnicities, they only need the 2 with WIFI.

The 9 should be allocated Scania's once the Streetlites enter service. (not confirmed, just a guess)

(11 Apr 2016, 3:21 pm)Michael wrote Ye, i'll agree with you on that, someone else also mentioned about Riverside needing a spare Omnicity.

Percy Main don't need 4 spare Omnicities, they only need the 2 with WIFI.

The 9 should be allocated Scania's once the Streetlites enter service.

Stanley might be a better idea for 5249 to replace the B10 there.

Does anyone know what is allocated to the 688 on weekdays please?

(11 Apr 2016, 3:22 pm)Tom wrote Stanley might be a better idea for 5249 to replace the B10 there.

I wouldn't mind if ALL of Percy Main's Omnicities left. We may get better vehicle's on the 1 for a change.

(11 Apr 2016, 3:22 pm)Tom wrote Stanley might be a better idea for 5249 to replace the B10 there.

Ye, it could, i forgot about the B10 at Stanley.

Hopefully when the changes occur on Sunday, all the fleet changes will be noted. (No hints Dan )

Edit: We know which services are moving but other buses may also move around too.

(11 Apr 2016, 3:25 pm)Davie wrote I wouldn't mind if ALL of Percy Main's Omnicities left. We may get better vehicle's on the 1 for a change.

I quite like the Omnicities on the 1, cope with the route well and the WiFi is always great on them.

(11 Apr 2016, 3:22 pm)Tom wrote Stanley might be a better idea for 5249 to replace the B10 there.

(11 Apr 2016, 3:27 pm)Michael wrote Ye, it could, i forgot about the B10 at Stanley.

4896 is only in the fleet at Stanley in a float/reserve capacity - it's currently covering for Dennis Trident/East Lancs Lolyne 3874 (W184 SCU) which was withdrawn having suffered accident damage.

If/when a double-deck vehicle can be sourced for Stanley as a permanent replacement for 3874, I suspect 4896 will leave Stanley.

6132 has reversing screen whilst moving forward.