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(23 Nov 2016, 6:29 pm)Cobalt271 When I first saw Jimmi's post I stated I wouldn't trial their service and seeing more negative reviews I stand by that notion. They're also tricky to photograph at times as they like to leave the Terminus points when they like rather than sticking to timetable.
(23 Nov 2016, 6:29 pm)Cobalt271 When I first saw Jimmi's post I stated I wouldn't trial their service and seeing more negative reviews I stand by that notion. They're also tricky to photograph at times as they like to leave the Terminus points when they like rather than sticking to timetable.
(23 Nov 2016, 6:29 pm)Cobalt271 When I first saw Jimmi's post I stated I wouldn't trial their service and seeing more negative reviews I stand by that notion. They're also tricky to photograph at times as they like to leave the Terminus points when they like rather than sticking to timetable.I can vouch for leaving places early, on the day I used the 15/16 it left Rothbury a few minutes early on the 16 circular.
(23 Nov 2016, 6:29 pm)Cobalt271 When I first saw Jimmi's post I stated I wouldn't trial their service and seeing more negative reviews I stand by that notion. They're also tricky to photograph at times as they like to leave the Terminus points when they like rather than sticking to timetable.I can vouch for leaving places early, on the day I used the 15/16 it left Rothbury a few minutes early on the 16 circular.
(23 Nov 2016, 6:33 pm)Tom To me they just seem like a totally unprofessional company, surely Travelsure or Glen Valley would be more suited to this, or even Arriva!
(23 Nov 2016, 6:33 pm)Tom To me they just seem like a totally unprofessional company, surely Travelsure or Glen Valley would be more suited to this, or even Arriva!
(23 Nov 2016, 6:41 pm)Cobalt271 I hope Travelsure do express interest when the contract is up for renewal, or even Glen Valley. Both are highly professional companies but I think Travelsure would struggle with this unless they invested in another vehicle or two.
(23 Nov 2016, 6:41 pm)Cobalt271 I hope Travelsure do express interest when the contract is up for renewal, or even Glen Valley. Both are highly professional companies but I think Travelsure would struggle with this unless they invested in another vehicle or two.
None of that sounds pretty unusual in the world of independents operating services at low cost unfortunately. Typical of councils cutting cost as passing services onto the cheapest bidder.
PCL have grown quickly over the last few months, they may need some time to settle down and get a steady operation
(25 Nov 2016, 11:40 am)Buses98 Does anyone know if the optare solo PCL has recently acquired has entered service yet?
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PCL TRAVEL ptare Solo V740 GBF at Hexham Bus Station. The destination was in process of being changed for the Colwell service. by ASP8, on Flickr
(25 Nov 2016, 11:40 am)Buses98 Does anyone know if the optare solo PCL has recently acquired has entered service yet?
PCL TRAVEL ptare Solo V740 GBF at Hexham Bus Station. The destination was in process of being changed for the Colwell service. by ASP8, on Flickr
Finally solved the mystery why 79 never showed up at Ponteland or the airport! http://mitfordparishcouncil.gov.uk/downl...etable.pdf
After looking for the M1 timetable this came up and showed it only operated a circular service around Morpeth for at least the latter part of it's operation. Also looks like Jimmis photo has been used on the leaflet. Unsure why the Nexus website still showed it serving there though.
(27 Nov 2016, 8:35 pm)Tom Finally solved the mystery why 79 never showed up at Ponteland or the airport! http://mitfordparishcouncil.gov.uk/downl...etable.pdf
After looking for the M1 timetable this came up and showed it only operated a circular service around Morpeth for at least the latter part of it's operation. Also looks like Jimmis photo has been used on the leaflet. Unsure why the Nexus website still showed it serving there though.
(27 Nov 2016, 8:35 pm)Tom Finally solved the mystery why 79 never showed up at Ponteland or the airport! http://mitfordparishcouncil.gov.uk/downl...etable.pdf
After looking for the M1 timetable this came up and showed it only operated a circular service around Morpeth for at least the latter part of it's operation. Also looks like Jimmis photo has been used on the leaflet. Unsure why the Nexus website still showed it serving there though.
https://flic.kr/p/PCmA1E
The Optare Solo was on Asda Bus today, was behind it most of the way in the car as I was going there for shopping. Could hear a loud whine from it even with the windows closed.
Does anyone know what days it runs as can't find a timetable for it ?
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(28 Nov 2016, 7:50 pm)TEN 6083 https://flic.kr/p/PCmA1E
The Optare Solo was on Asda Bus today, was behind it most of the way in the car as I was going there for shopping. Could hear a loud whine from it even with the windows closed.
Does anyone know what days it runs as can't find a timetable for it ?
(28 Nov 2016, 7:50 pm)TEN 6083 https://flic.kr/p/PCmA1E
The Optare Solo was on Asda Bus today, was behind it most of the way in the car as I was going there for shopping. Could hear a loud whine from it even with the windows closed.
Does anyone know what days it runs as can't find a timetable for it ?
Well this probably explains why the Solo was allocated to services 808 and 882 on Saturday:
Christmas rush leaves Otterburn bus passengers behind: http://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/bel...36dc8c8-ds
Credit to them for putting a bigger bus on though.
(27 Nov 2016, 8:35 pm)Tom Finally solved the mystery why 79 never showed up at Ponteland or the airport! http://mitfordparishcouncil.gov.uk/downl...etable.pdf
After looking for the M1 timetable this came up and showed it only operated a circular service around Morpeth for at least the latter part of it's operation. Also looks like Jimmis photo has been used on the leaflet. Unsure why the Nexus website still showed it serving there though.
(27 Nov 2016, 8:35 pm)Tom Finally solved the mystery why 79 never showed up at Ponteland or the airport! http://mitfordparishcouncil.gov.uk/downl...etable.pdf
After looking for the M1 timetable this came up and showed it only operated a circular service around Morpeth for at least the latter part of it's operation. Also looks like Jimmis photo has been used on the leaflet. Unsure why the Nexus website still showed it serving there though.
PCL are now operating a T1 service in Morpeth but it won't let me download the timetable http://www.pcltravel.net/pcl-commercial-services
(16 Dec 2016, 5:13 pm)Tom PCL are now operating a T1 service in Morpeth but it won't let me download the timetable http://www.pcltravel.net/pcl-commercial-servicesTimetable for the T1 can be found here: http://www.nexus.org.uk/sites/default/fi...111216.pdf
(16 Dec 2016, 5:13 pm)Tom PCL are now operating a T1 service in Morpeth but it won't let me download the timetable http://www.pcltravel.net/pcl-commercial-servicesTimetable for the T1 can be found here: http://www.nexus.org.uk/sites/default/fi...111216.pdf
