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(12 May 2017, 6:11 pm)Andreos1 I would put a bet on that those vehicles aren't going to be around long, purely based on age.

I imagine others are like that too. Others, such as commuters will be sold on the nice bonuses.
It would be folly to advertise and offer those nice bonuses, if the aim wasn't to attract punters from the X12, the train or their cars.

Taking the X12 into Newcastle is £2.20 cheaper for me (all zone arriva pas v explorer, at new rates - the differential was smaller until last week!). The 20-25 minute connection isn't a winner, though, except when Durham is going through a snarled up phase, so it's more like 10 minutes!

BusLoverMum

12 May 2017, 10:46 pm #162

(12 May 2017, 6:11 pm)Andreos1 I would put a bet on that those vehicles aren't going to be around long, purely based on age.

I imagine others are like that too. Others, such as commuters will be sold on the nice bonuses.
It would be folly to advertise and offer those nice bonuses, if the aim wasn't to attract punters from the X12, the train or their cars.

Dan

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12 May 2017, 11:28 pm #163

(12 May 2017, 9:21 pm)Jackamcardle When is the demo expected to be in service?

Monday.

Had ticket machine fitted today.

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Dan

12 May 2017, 11:28 pm #163

(12 May 2017, 9:21 pm)Jackamcardle When is the demo expected to be in service?

Monday.

Had ticket machine fitted today.

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GuyParkRoyal

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13 May 2017, 10:21 am #164

(12 May 2017, 2:16 pm)S813 FVK 6125 looking very nice in Toon Link (too much hassle to quote Dan's post)

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13 May 2017, 10:21 am #164

(12 May 2017, 2:16 pm)S813 FVK 6125 looking very nice in Toon Link (too much hassle to quote Dan's post)

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Jimmi

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13 May 2017, 10:29 am #165

If anyone is looking for 4990 with Black Cats branding, it left Holmeside on the 39 at around 11:05 (Pennywell Bound).

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13 May 2017, 10:29 am #165

If anyone is looking for 4990 with Black Cats branding, it left Holmeside on the 39 at around 11:05 (Pennywell Bound).

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WestDurhamSwift

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13 May 2017, 10:38 am #166

Really hope they do something with the seats on the Tooklink branded Deckers, loving the livery!

Edited 13 May 2017, 10:39 am by WestDurhamSwift.

WestDurhamSwift

13 May 2017, 10:38 am #166

Really hope they do something with the seats on the Tooklink branded Deckers, loving the livery!

S813 FVK

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13 May 2017, 10:48 am #167

(13 May 2017, 10:38 am)Arcticrossy92 Really hope they do something with the seats on the Tooklink branded Deckers, loving the livery!

Yes - their seats really need retrimming. They could maybe delay some of the B7 cascades to allow the Omnidekkas to be retrimmed.

S813 FVK

13 May 2017, 10:48 am #167

(13 May 2017, 10:38 am)Arcticrossy92 Really hope they do something with the seats on the Tooklink branded Deckers, loving the livery!

Yes - their seats really need retrimming. They could maybe delay some of the B7 cascades to allow the Omnidekkas to be retrimmed.

Michael

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13 May 2017, 10:50 am #168

(13 May 2017, 10:29 am)Jimmi If anyone is looking for 4990 with Black Cats branding, it left Holmeside on the 39 at around 11:05 (Pennywell Bound).

Thanks Jimmi.

I do hope the 38 joins the "Black Cats" brand in the future, seems daft having the 238 but not the 38.... maybe cascades from the new Streetlites will allow that ;P

(13 May 2017, 10:48 am)S813 FVK Yes - their seats really need retrimming. They could maybe delay some of the B7 cascades to allow the Omnidekkas to be retrimmed.

They'll just swap the seats from the B7's to the Omnidekka's, can't see many of the B7's getting picked up by other companies so they'll just head to scrap. (unless they'll be kept to allow repaints on other buses for a few extra months).

Edited 13 May 2017, 11:02 am by Michael.

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Michael

13 May 2017, 10:50 am #168

(13 May 2017, 10:29 am)Jimmi If anyone is looking for 4990 with Black Cats branding, it left Holmeside on the 39 at around 11:05 (Pennywell Bound).

Thanks Jimmi.

I do hope the 38 joins the "Black Cats" brand in the future, seems daft having the 238 but not the 38.... maybe cascades from the new Streetlites will allow that ;P

(13 May 2017, 10:48 am)S813 FVK Yes - their seats really need retrimming. They could maybe delay some of the B7 cascades to allow the Omnidekkas to be retrimmed.

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TEN 6083

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13 May 2017, 2:53 pm #169

Anyone know if 6125 is due at MetroCentre after 5pm or Newcastle Central before 5pm

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Anyone know if 6125 is due at MetroCentre after 5pm or Newcastle Central before 5pm

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thetravelman

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13 May 2017, 2:53 pm #170

How are the New Ticket machines performing?

I heard from someone the other day that some of the drivers at Percy Main are dreading them being installed there and some just don't understand them from the training.
Is it this week that Percy Main get them? I suppose it is all just practice, but if you are not a techy/gadget type person you may struggle for a while.

I think the Omnidekkas look good in Toon Link livery, likewise I like the look of Black Cats.

Edited 13 May 2017, 2:56 pm by thetravelman.

thetravelman

13 May 2017, 2:53 pm #170

I think the Omnidekkas look good in Toon Link livery, likewise I like the look of Black Cats.

S813 FVK

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13 May 2017, 4:54 pm #171

6138 has gained the '35 Million Miles' tagline: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/3424...ateposted/

S813 FVK

13 May 2017, 4:54 pm #171

6138 has gained the '35 Million Miles' tagline: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/3424...ateposted/

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13 May 2017, 4:57 pm #172

(13 May 2017, 4:54 pm)S813 FVK 6138 has gained the '35 Million Miles' tagline: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/3424...ateposted/

Last week, I think. I forgot to note it.

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Jamie M

13 May 2017, 4:57 pm #172

(13 May 2017, 4:54 pm)S813 FVK 6138 has gained the '35 Million Miles' tagline: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/3424...ateposted/

Last week, I think. I forgot to note it.

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deanmachine

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13 May 2017, 5:48 pm #173

(13 May 2017, 2:53 pm)thetravelman How are the New Ticket machines performing?

I heard from someone the other day that some of the drivers at Percy Main are dreading them being installed there and some just don't understand them from the training.
Is it this week that Percy Main get them? I suppose it is all just practice, but if you are not a techy/gadget type person you may struggle for a while.

I think the Omnidekkas look good in Toon Link livery, likewise I like the look of Black Cats.

The new machines are a lot more simple to use then the old ones, but yeah, some older people just can't grasp technology. Doubt it'll be long before we get a smashed screen on one of them though.

deanmachine

13 May 2017, 5:48 pm #173

(13 May 2017, 2:53 pm)thetravelman How are the New Ticket machines performing?

I heard from someone the other day that some of the drivers at Percy Main are dreading them being installed there and some just don't understand them from the training.
Is it this week that Percy Main get them? I suppose it is all just practice, but if you are not a techy/gadget type person you may struggle for a while.

I think the Omnidekkas look good in Toon Link livery, likewise I like the look of Black Cats.

The new machines are a lot more simple to use then the old ones, but yeah, some older people just can't grasp technology. Doubt it'll be long before we get a smashed screen on one of them though.

Jamie M

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13 May 2017, 6:40 pm #174

(13 May 2017, 5:48 pm)deanmachine The new machines are a lot more simple to use then the old ones, but yeah, some older people just can't grasp technology. Doubt it'll be long before we get a smashed screen on one of them though.

They take longer to scan GNE passes for me.

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13 May 2017, 6:40 pm #174

(13 May 2017, 5:48 pm)deanmachine The new machines are a lot more simple to use then the old ones, but yeah, some older people just can't grasp technology. Doubt it'll be long before we get a smashed screen on one of them though.

They take longer to scan GNE passes for me.

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citaro5284

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13 May 2017, 6:42 pm #175

(13 May 2017, 6:40 pm)Jamie M They take longer to scan GNE passes for me.

I cannot believe that.....the machines must know it is you Tongue

citaro5284

13 May 2017, 6:42 pm #175

(13 May 2017, 6:40 pm)Jamie M They take longer to scan GNE passes for me.

I cannot believe that.....the machines must know it is you Tongue

Panasonic44

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13 May 2017, 8:26 pm #176

Does any1 know then new ticket machine will appect contactless cards?

Panasonic44

13 May 2017, 8:26 pm #176

Does any1 know then new ticket machine will appect contactless cards?

deanmachine

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13 May 2017, 8:56 pm #177

(13 May 2017, 8:26 pm)Panasonic44 Does any1 know then new ticket machine will appect contactless cards?

Not immediately, but it has the capability, should be contactless soon.

deanmachine

13 May 2017, 8:56 pm #177

(13 May 2017, 8:26 pm)Panasonic44 Does any1 know then new ticket machine will appect contactless cards?

Not immediately, but it has the capability, should be contactless soon.

L469 YVK

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13 May 2017, 9:05 pm #178

(13 May 2017, 6:40 pm)Jamie M They take longer to scan GNE passes for me.

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Hope they don't take as long as Arriva's do!

Are the pass readers flat or on some form of a slant? At least with the old Key readers and to an extent the ERG's that Concessionary Pass / Key holders have to keep a hold of their cards when they get scanned.

With Arriva and their Wayfarers, cards can be laid flat thus slowing the process down as well as the fact that their ticket machines are slower.

L469 YVK

13 May 2017, 9:05 pm #178

(13 May 2017, 6:40 pm)Jamie M They take longer to scan GNE passes for me.

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13 May 2017, 10:06 pm #179

(13 May 2017, 2:53 pm)thetravelman How are the New Ticket machines performing?

I heard from someone the other day that some of the drivers at Percy Main are dreading them being installed there and some just don't understand them from the training.
Is it this week that Percy Main get them? I suppose it is all just practice, but if you are not a techy/gadget type person you may struggle for a while.

I've only been on one bus with a new machine so far and the driver didn't know how to issue/charge a single to my Pop PAYG card.
He was older to be fair so as you say probably not as techy as younger drivers - although he didn't bother to check his handbook.
Never mind - it meant another free ride Big Grin

ne14ne1

13 May 2017, 10:06 pm #179

(13 May 2017, 2:53 pm)thetravelman How are the New Ticket machines performing?

I heard from someone the other day that some of the drivers at Percy Main are dreading them being installed there and some just don't understand them from the training.
Is it this week that Percy Main get them? I suppose it is all just practice, but if you are not a techy/gadget type person you may struggle for a while.

park5354

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13 May 2017, 10:49 pm #180

(13 May 2017, 10:06 pm)ne14ne1 I've only been on one bus with a new machine so far and the driver didn't know how to issue/charge a single to my Pop PAYG card.
He was older to be fair so as you say probably not as techy as younger drivers - although he didn't bother to check his handbook.
Never mind - eit meant another free ride

Took me three goes to get payg to work. Need to tell the driver that you are using payg, then your destination or fare. They then select the fare/destination, using the page that has boxes with +- on. Once instructed to, put your card on the reader and driver presses issue.

park5354

13 May 2017, 10:49 pm #180

(13 May 2017, 10:06 pm)ne14ne1 I've only been on one bus with a new machine so far and the driver didn't know how to issue/charge a single to my Pop PAYG card.
He was older to be fair so as you say probably not as techy as younger drivers - although he didn't bother to check his handbook.
Never mind - eit meant another free ride

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