(07 Jun 2016, 7:17 pm)Dan wrote I think Brighton will hold onto most of them for now - they'll need some paint floats (for the Volvo B9s undergoing the Regency treatment) and general spares in case of any teething issues with the StreetDecks.

Thought so, when they arrive in the NE will they be refurbished?

(07 Jun 2016, 7:22 pm)Michael wrote Thought so, when they arrive in the NE will they be refurbished?

That's a question for another thread, and probably one which won't get answered

(21 May 2016, 12:09 pm)Michael wrote Brighton & Hove fleet list shows 6 Mercedes Benz Wright Streetdeck have now arrived in their fleet, last updated on 20th May.

These are:

804 - SK16 GWF
805 - SK16 GWG
806 - SK16 GWJ
807 - SK16 GWL
808 - SK16 GWM
809 - SK16 GWN
810 - SK16 GWO

Some have been reported but thought i would share the list so far.

(01 Jun 2016, 2:18 pm)Michael wrote A few more Mercedes Benz Wright Streetdecks have been spotted - (not sure where they are though)


812 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/ulsterbusp...ateposted/
815 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/ulsterbusp...ateposted/
817 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/ulsterbusp...ateposted/

Update, 4 more Mercedes Benz Wright Streetdeck have arrived at Brighton going by the fleet list on their site. 

813 - SK16 GWV 
814 - SK16 GWW 
816 - SK16 GWY 
818 - SK16 GXA

(07 Jun 2016, 7:17 pm)Dan wrote I think Brighton will hold onto most of them for now - they'll need some paint floats (for the Volvo B9s undergoing the Regency treatment) and general spares in case of any teething issues with the StreetDecks.

Forgot to ask, how many B9's need to be done for the "Regency" brand?

(13 Jun 2016, 4:24 pm)Michael wrote Forgot to ask, how many B9's need to be done for the "Regency" brand?

I think it's 18 - so it'll be more or less all of the Volvo B9TLs previously branded for service 1 (depending on if they decide to have fleet liveried spares or dedicated branded spares).

This will allow the 57-reg Scanias previously branded for the Regency services to be repainted into standard fleet livery, in turn allowing up to 24 Scania OmniDekkas to be sold.

617 and 618 were the first two Scania OmniDekkas to be sold - delivered to Go North East yesterday:

Go North East: 6135 / GX03STZ by Daniel Graham, on Flickr

I've noticed many of Brighton & Hove's Gemini 2s were delivered without the Wright logo embossed on the front:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/db3435/8116864479

Does anybody know why this is? Seems like a strange request - and if it is an option, why do more operators request not to have it?

(14 Jun 2016, 7:11 pm)James101 wrote I've noticed many of Brighton & Hove's Gemini 2s were delivered without the Wright logo embossed on the front:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/db3435/8116864479

Does anybody know why this is? Seems like a strange request - and if it is an option, why do more operators request not to have it?

I cant answer fully, Though I believe it was offered as a limited option for the Gemini 2, And the same bare grill was used in Transdev's former Route 36 Volvo B7TL's Rebuilds around 2011.

I don't think the option is offered anymore in the Gemini 3/ Streetdeck and why should it, The Wright Badge is barely noticeable.

(14 Jun 2016, 9:03 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote I cant answer fully, Though I believe it was offered as a limited option for the Gemini 2, And the same bare grill was used in Transdev's former Route 36 Volvo B7TL's Rebuilds around 2011.

I don't think the option is offered anymore in the Gemini 3/ Streetdeck and why should it, The Wright Badge is barely noticeable.

Ah okay, I'd always presumed Transdev's looked like that as it was a unique rebuild job.

Only other thing I've noticed is how Stagecoach's E400s delivered after 2007 have a plain rear grill where as ones for any other operator have the 'Enviro 400' logo one. I assume this is something to do with Souter's influence at AlexanderDennis


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Brighton & Hove

Wright StreetDeck 824 is the latest to be spotted at Heysham Docks pending delivery:
https://flic.kr/p/JQjnZ2

Scania OmniDekkas 601 (GX03 SVF), 602 (GX03 SVG), 603 (GX03 SVJ), 605 (GX03 SUA) and 622 (YN04 GJJ) have been sold to Go North East.

(10 Jul 2016, 10:06 am)Dan wrote Brighton & Hove

Wright StreetDeck 824 is the latest to be spotted at Heysham Docks pending delivery:
https://flic.kr/p/JQjnZ2

Scania OmniDekkas 601 (GX03 SVF), 602 (GX03 SVG), 603 (GX03 SVJ), 605 (GX03 SUA) and 622 (YN04 GJJ) have been sold to Go North East.

How many more are GNE getting?, i can't remember if you've said before that's all.

(10 Jul 2016, 10:10 am)Michael wrote How many more are GNE getting?, i can't remember if you've said before that's all.

I've not said how many will be bought by Go North East, but I have said how many could potentially be released for cascade:

http://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/showth...hp?tid=318&pid=171021#pid171021

(10 Jul 2016, 10:24 am)Dan wrote I've not said how many will be bought by Go North East, but I have said how many could potentially be released for cascade:

http://northeastbuses.co.uk/forum/showth...hp?tid=318&pid=171021#pid171021

Sorry, i should of looked back but its a lazy kinda day!

Brighton & Hove Buses are pleased to announce improvements and changes to a number of bus services from the start of our winter timetable on 11 September 2016.

Once again, a number of these are the result of suggestions made by our passengers and drivers, as well as Brighton Area Buswatch and a number of local community groups.

http://www.buses.co.uk/page.aspx?pageid=518

Strike misery for Brighton and Hove commuters looks set to spread from the trains to the buses as Brighton and Hove Buses and Metrobus drivers vote to walk out in protest at “draconian” management.


http://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2016/...to-strike/

(02 Aug 2016, 8:17 am)Michael wrote Brighton & Hove Buses are pleased to announce improvements and changes to a number of bus services from the start of our winter timetable on 11 September 2016.  

Once again, a number of these are the result of suggestions made by our passengers and drivers, as well as Brighton Area Buswatch and a number of local community groups.

http://www.buses.co.uk/page.aspx?pageid=518

Just spotted this on the changes...


We are always pleased to receive suggestions for improvements but as timetables have to be finalised some time in advance we would need to receive these by the end of November 2016 to be considered for the April 2017 Bus Times book.


Would be nice for the companies up here to include that. (depending on when the changes will happen)

According to the Brighton and Hove fleet news only 3 more Wright Streetdeck is to arrive:

803 - SK16 GWE
814 - SK16 GWW
820 - SK16 GXC

(20 Aug 2016, 4:06 pm)Michael wrote According to the Brighton and Hove fleet news only 3 more Wright Streetdeck is to arrive:

803 - SK16 GWE
814 - SK16 GWW
820 - SK16 GXC

I understand further Scania OmniDekkas will be migrating north to Go North East in early September, once delivery of the new Wright StreetDeck is fully complete.

(20 Aug 2016, 4:09 pm)Dan wrote I understand further Scania OmniDekkas will be migrating north to Go North East in early September, once delivery of the new Wright StreetDeck is fully complete.

Do you know how many more is needed to replace the lolynes/olympians?

Only asking because there's a few tridents/Olympians still in fleet for the time-being  due to other contracts so not sure what will replace what when those contracts are finished, along with how many will be left to replace.

I hope that makes sense haha

I've been looking for the original post I made about proposed cuts across Oxfordshire.
Had no joy - but here is an article, outlining the routes axed late last month.
http://m.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/14525803....s/?ref=mrb&lp=10

Brighton & Hove 108 has been branded the 'Music bus' - https://www.instagram.com/brightonhovebuses/

Think this is the right place, move if it isn't.

Seen in Blackpool today ahead of it's participation in the annual Bus Driver of the Year competition.
Reading Buses: 901 / SK66HRR by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

Sorry, I don't know much in regards to this bus and how many they are etc.

(03 Sep 2016, 8:09 pm)Jimmi wrote Think this is the right place, move if it isn't.

Seen in Blackpool today ahead of it's participation in the annual Bus Driver of the Year competition.
Reading Buses: 901 / SK66HRR by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

Sorry, I don't know much in regards to this bus and how many they are etc.

6 on order for the Wooley services 13/14. The first of their 5 gas-powered Scania N280UD/Alexander Dennis Enviro400MMCs in Royal Blue as per standard model Alexander Dennis Enviro400MMCs 756/7 (YX64 VRR/T) for the service 33 are due in October.

Reading Buses

Reading took over operation of the Newbury Town network earlier this week. The fleet will eventually consist of Reading's fleet of Wright Streetlites along with 2 Enviro400s recently purchased from Go Goodwins. At present, only two vehicles are ready - Streetlite 161
Reading Transport 161 (RE63 EOF) by James Cusworth, on Flickr
And Enviro400 1214 (DU62 FHK LC62 WYN)
Reading Transport 1214 (DU62 FHK) by James Cusworth, on Flickr

Until the remaining vehicles are repainted, a number of loan vehicles are in use, including former First Optare Versa seed vehicle YJ62FLD
Reading Transport 110 (YJ62 FLD) by James Cusworth, on Flickr

Reading have also retained the contract to provide services to the Vodafone Headquarters on Newbury Business Park. As part of this, the current Vodafone fleet of 7 Scania OmniCity (N230UBs) and 4 8.9 meters Alexander Dennis Enviro200s are to bre replaced by brand new vehicles. These will included Irizar i3 bodied Scanias, Alexander Dennis Enviro400MMCs (the first double deckers purchased new for the contract) and Optare Solo SRs (the first Solos purchased new by the company in 14 years).

Also joining the fleet are Gas-powered Optare Solos FX04 WFR/V, YK05 CBV and YM55 SVJ/K/L ex-Stagecoach Lincolnshire. They will be numbered 181-6 (exact numbers to be confirmed) and are undergoing refurbishment at Bus and Coach World in Blackburn before delivery to Reading in the Sliver Genetic Livery.

Have all of Brighton's Wright StreetDecks arrived?

(13 Sep 2016, 8:07 pm)Michael wrote Have all of Brighton's Wright StreetDecks arrived?

They've all arrived but two have yet to enter service.

Brighton & Hove have withdrawn the final eight Scania OmniDekkas due to cascade to Go North East as a consequence:

626  - YN04 GJY
627  - YN04 GJZ
628  - YN04 GKA
651  - YN05 GZL
653  - YN05 GZP
654  - YN05 GZR
664  - YN55 NFC
661  - YN55 NFE

I'm led to believe four will be collected by Go North East next Sunday, and a further four the Sunday after.

(15 Sep 2016, 9:52 am)Dan wrote They've all arrived but two have yet to enter service.

Brighton & Hove have withdrawn the final eight Scania OmniDekkas due to cascade to Go North East as a consequence:

626  - YN04 GJY
627  - YN04 GJZ
628  - YN04 GKA
651  - YN05 GZL
653  - YN05 GZP
654  - YN05 GZR
664  - YN55 NFC
661  - YN55 NFE

I'm led to believe four will be collected by Go North East next Sunday, and a further four the Sunday after.

Thanks Dan.

Compass bus are to take over the routes currently operated by theSussexBus from Saturday. Not sure if any buses are included in the deal,but this basically gives them back the network they sold to Countryliner around 10 years ago

http://www.compass-travel.co.uk/download...16-002.pdf

(17 Jan 2016, 5:34 pm)Dan wrote Revised copies as at 15/01/16 attached - I was a bit quicker this time!

Keep forgetting to share these - been a year since I last did! Revised copies of Oxford Bus Group's fleet lists as at 05/01/2017 attached.

Main changes outlined below:

Thames Travel

• Used ADL Enviro 400s 251 (HW63 FHC), 252 (HW63 FHD), 253 (HW63 FHE) and 254 (HW63 FHF) received from Oxford Bus Company - still in green livery at present.
  
• New Wright Streetlites 441 (SK66 HRN) and 442 (SK66 HRO) received - in Connector livery.
  
• Used Volvo B7TLs 933 (LX06 EAC), 934 (LX06 EAE), 935 (LX06 EAF), 936 (LX06 EAG) and 937 (LX05 FBY) received from Go-Ahead London - now in Thames Travel livery.
  
• Non-DDA Dennis Tridents withdrawn and sold
  

[/url][url=https://flic.kr/p/PMYjq4]Thames Travel SK66 HRN, Didcot Parkway by jimbolimbo9, on Flickr
LX06 EAF & LX06 EAC by Alex Horwood, on Flickr



Carousel

• Used ADL Enviro 400s 214 (CF10 OXF), 215 (DF10 OXF), 216 (EF10 OXF), 217 (FF10 OXF), 218 (GF10 OXF), 219 (HF10 OXF), 220 (JF10 OXF), 221 (KF10 OXF) and 222 (LF10 OXF) received from Oxford Bus Company.
  
• Non-DDA Dennis Tridents withdrawn and sold
  

Oxford Bus Company

• Volvo B11RT 64 (UK63 OXF) VOR following accident.
  
• Wright StreetDeck Demo 932 (SN64 CTU) received from Reading Buses to assist in launch of new similar vehicles on Park & Ride service.
  
• New Wright StreetDeck 663 (SK66 HTV), 664 (SK66 HTX), 665 (SK66 HTY), 666 (SK66 HTZ), 667 (SK66 HUA), 668 (SK66 HUH), 669 (SK66 HUJ), 670 (SK66 HUO), 671 (SK66 HUP), 672 (SK66 HUU) and 673 (SK66 HUV) received.
  

Oxford Bus Company 663 SK66 HTV by busboy99, on Flickr

(05 Jan 2017, 3:54 pm)Dan wrote Oxford Bus Company

• Volvo B11RT 64 (UK63 OXF) VOR following accident.
  
• Wright StreetDeck Demo 932 (SN64 CTU) received from Reading Buses to assist in launch of new similar vehicles on Park & Ride service.
  
• New Wright StreetDeck 663 (SK66 HTV), 664 (SK66 HTX), 665 (SK66 HTY), 666 (SK66 HTZ), 667 (SK66 HUA), 668 (SK66 HUH), 669 (SK66 HUJ), 670 (SK66 HUO), 671 (SK66 HUP), 672 (SK66 HUU) and 673 (SK66 HUV) received.
  

Oxford Bus Company 663 SK66 HTV by busboy99, on Flickr

That looks really smart, colours go together nicely.

http://www.ticketer.co.uk/press-release/...s-ticketer

Go Ahead owned Oxford Bus Company have selected Ticketer for their next machines - wonder if other Go Ahead companies buy them as well?

More about their product:

http://www.ticketer.co.uk/