(10 Nov 2017, 4:05 pm)Cock Robin wrote It says contract work NEXT year - Whitby Park and Ride??

Park and ride takes 2 or 3 buses I think more likely to be 209/210

(10 Nov 2017, 7:23 pm)jimmoc wrote Park and ride takes 2 or 3 buses I think more likely to be 209/210

The Mercedes is only a demonstrator while they evaluate whether there is scope to provide brand new vehicles - the bus itself has not been purchased so I would keep all options open at this stage.

The demonstrator is with us for 4 weeks on loan from Evobus. It's really nice and is proving very popular with our drivers and passengers.

Found this on the email from VOSA.

PB1118065/6
STAGECARRIAGE LIMITED, STAGECARRIAGE LTD, LEE ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS6 7AR
Operating between New Marske and Bydales Academy, Marske given service number 221 effective from 29 December 2017.
To amend Route and Timetable.

Due into fleet shortly is ex-Siesta International V17SCC, a Scania K124 Berkhof Axial 100

https://flic.kr/p/Dyo6hP

Stagecarriage have ADL Enviro 200MMC YX17 NMN on loan which will operate on the X8 service.

Here is the quote from their Facebook page:

“We are at it again! Look out for another new bus on the roads of Teesside operating our Flagship X8 bus over the next few weeks.

As part of our ongoing discussions with vehicle manufacturers, this state of the art Enviro 200MMC bus will be operating for us on a trial basis.

It features a super environmentally friendly Euro 6 engine with stop/start technology and all the regular passenger features you've come to expect from travelling with us here at Stagecarriage

Moving Teesside's Transport Forwards... #teamred”


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PB1118065/21 Registered
STAGECARRIAGE LIMITED
Route: Middlesbrough Bus Station to Stillington Village
Service number: X8
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 16 Apr 2018

PB1118065/23 Registered
STAGECARRIAGE LIMITED
Route: Stockton High Street, Stand E to North Tees Hospital Grounds
Service number: 6
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 16 Apr 2018

More media footage of Mr Cooper! First BBC Tees, now Look North!

(23 Feb 2018, 6:40 pm)Andreos1 wrote More media footage of Mr Cooper! First BBC Tees, now Look North!

Never one to miss free publicity! Wasn't too bad considering we got half an hours notice! Didn't realise it was to be a TV interview mind, otherwise I'd have had the bus washed 

The service changes in April will see our X8 grow once again as it's proving to be very popular, and new service 6 will add an additional service between Stockton & the hospital serving some areas with a reduced (and some non-existent) service recently!

(23 Feb 2018, 9:00 pm)tyresmoke wrote Never one to miss free publicity! Wasn't too bad considering we got half an hours notice! Didn't realise it was to be a TV interview mind, otherwise I'd have had the bus washed 

The service changes in April will see our X8 grow once again as it's proving to be very popular, and new service 6 will add an additional service between Stockton & the hospital serving some areas with a reduced (and some non-existent) service recently!

Not tempted to venture further north. Its about time there was some choice of services and competition in Tyne and Wear.

hardly of the local independants operate ay commercial services.

(23 Feb 2018, 9:00 pm)tyresmoke wrote Never one to miss free publicity! Wasn't too bad considering we got half an hours notice! Didn't realise it was to be a TV interview mind, otherwise I'd have had the bus washed 

The service changes in April will see our X8 grow once again as it's proving to be very popular, and new service 6 will add an additional service between Stockton & the hospital serving some areas with a reduced (and some non-existent) service recently!

Looking at that window, a clean bus was the least of your worries!

(23 Feb 2018, 11:46 pm)Andreos1 wrote Looking at that window, a clean bus was the least of your worries!

Haha yes the top deck windscreen on ‘my’ Scania (28 YN03DFC) had a crack in one layer of glass so it was getting replaced and 26 also had its lower deck windscreen replaced at the same time! Expensive business lol

(23 Feb 2018, 9:00 pm)tyresmoke wrote Never one to miss free publicity! Wasn't too bad considering we got half an hours notice! Didn't realise it was to be a TV interview mind, otherwise I'd have had the bus washed 

The service changes in April will see our X8 grow once again as it's proving to be very popular, and new service 6 will add an additional service between Stockton & the hospital serving some areas with a reduced (and some non-existent) service recently!

What will allocated to the 6?

I would presume it will interwork with the short X8.

(05 Mar 2018, 11:23 am)Cock Robin wrote I would presume it will interwork with the short X8.

Indeed it will! Likely to be a minibus and double deck as they’ll interwork with our Prior Pursglove college services & Northfield School bus 86

A new addition to our fleet at Stagecarriage is VDL SB200 Plaxtons Centro YJ57BCU, ex East Yorkshire Council, still branded for the Bridlington P&R

Leaving the fleet this week has been Volvo B12B SP07FCX which left us on Wednesday for Authenticoach in Bristol

Stagecarriage is the latest partner of Vamooz with an attendance planned for Teesside Park on 7th April.

(26 Mar 2018, 3:13 pm)GuyParkRoyal wrote Stagecarriage is the latest partner of Vamooz with an attendance planned for Teesside Park on 7th April.

More details here - http://www.route-one.net/articles/Busine...o_Teesside

Launch event for the VAMOOZ brand is at Teesside Park this Saturday! Come and see us between about 1000 and 1500.

(05 Apr 2018, 7:25 pm)tyresmoke wrote Launch event for the VAMOOZ brand is at Teesside Park this Saturday! Come and see us between about 1000 and 1500.

I'm a self-confessed luddite and naturally, I am a little sceptical about Vamooz.

What does it offer me, that a quick flick through the yellow pages/google search and phone call doesn't?

What is the difference between this and the dial-a-ride services that we have seen in the past?

What is the difference between a Vamooz organised coach trip and one advertised on say Stanley or JH website?

I wan't to be convinced that it's different to those things.

(05 Apr 2018, 7:53 pm)Andreos1 wrote I'm a self-confessed luddite and naturally, I am a little sceptical about Vamooz.

What does it offer me, that a quick flick through the yellow pages/google search and phone call doesn't?

What is the difference between this and the dial-a-ride services that we have seen in the past?

What is the difference between a Vamooz organised coach trip and one advertised on say Stanley or JH website?

I wan't to be convinced that it's different to those things.

Same here.

How many people need to sign up for a journey to actually run? Can't see anywhere locally in Teesside that either isn't already served by bus (in which case, what's the point?) or is likely to see a modal shift to make this worthwhile.

I can however, perhaps see some use for day trips to Flamingo Land or Lightwater Valley for example, people can suggest dates and others will agree to tag along basically, but as a regular journey option - unlikely, except in the case of schools or colleges.

I know the biggest colleges in the area already have network wide agreements with operators, Stage carriage included, highly doubt they will move away from that flexibility.

Other than that, don't expect Stagecoach or Arriva to be concerned, besides a few school journeys, certainly hasn't set the world on fire at Transdev.

(06 Apr 2018, 7:19 am)RobinHood wrote Same here.

How many people need to sign up for a journey to actually run? Can't see anywhere locally in Teesside that either isn't already served by bus (in which case, what's the point?) or is likely to see a modal shift to make this worthwhile.

I can however, perhaps see some use for day trips to Flamingo Land or Lightwater Valley for example, people can suggest dates and others will agree to tag along basically, but as a regular journey option - unlikely, except in the case of schools or colleges.

I know the biggest colleges in the area already have network wide agreements with operators, Stage carriage included, highly doubt they will move away from that flexibility.

Other than that, don't expect Stagecoach or Arriva to be concerned, besides a few school journeys, certainly hasn't set the world on fire at Transdev.

Same here as well! So there's at least three of us!

I do see a point the point of Vamooz, well a few points actually. It's early days for each application, but hopefully with enough exposure it will take off. Whatever your opinion, apps & tech are the way forward in any industry; Uber, Rightmove, Tinder have revolutionised their respective markets. Individuals may scoff and say they don't 'get it' but progress won't halt for them - after all the yellow pages isn't even in print anymore!

Vamooz for home to school/work transport - Vamooz provides the tech platform for passengers to contribute their fare for a private contract service. Much easier for workers or parents to pay via an app and easier & cheaper for the operator to have one platform which handles the payments and holds the passenger & service data. Could Vamooz be the answer for the tricky but seemingly hard to execute Hartlepool - Newcastle express? An express daily coach, pre-paid by workers - akin to the Kings Ferry services in London? It could be trailed by Stagecarriage without having the 8 week wait to register and deregister with VOSA. Seeing as Facebook is the all seeing eye, adverts could be easily targeted toward people who live in Hartlepool and commute to Newcastle. 

Vamooz for day trippers - I think this is the simplest way to apply Vamooz. The app effectively replaces the day-trip brochure from the travel shop (which in most towns has been closed). Flexibility for the operator as they don't need to commit to an entire season of trips before committing to printing a brochure. Again better for the passenger who can search for trips and book their place from their phone. Same for transport to music festivals and big events. In years gone by, in Hartlepool, I know I'd need to go to either the Arriva travel shop or 'Other Tours' to book such trips - both have long since closed. I honestly wouldn't know where to look for a coach to say, Leeds Fest now. 

Vamooz for private hire - a few months ago I organised an away day for around 70 people to Alton Towers. An awkward number which meant we needed either a 3+2 school seater (not appealing for comfort) or 2 coaches (twice the expense). We went with 2 coaches, had the operator been a Vamooz partner we could have listed the journey and whatever few extra passengers from the general public joined us could have lowered the cost for everyone. Vamooz could be the platform to pair up smaller groups making similar journeys. How many minibuses of stag & hen parties must depart Teesside for Manchester & Liverpool each weekend? I'm sure they'd be happy to buddy up on a bigger coach if it meant saving money all round.

(06 Apr 2018, 6:37 pm)James101 wrote I do see a point the point of Vamooz, well a few points actually. It's early days for each application, but hopefully with enough exposure it will take off. Whatever your opinion, apps & tech are the way forward in any industry; Uber, Rightmove, Tinder have revolutionised their respective markets. Individuals may scoff and say they don't 'get it' but progress won't halt for them - after all the yellow pages isn't even in print anymore!

Vamooz for home to school/work transport - Vamooz provides the tech platform for passengers to contribute their fare for a private contract service. Much easier for workers or parents to pay via an app and easier & cheaper for the operator to have one platform which handles the payments and holds the passenger & service data. Could Vamooz be the answer for the tricky but seemingly hard to execute Hartlepool - Newcastle express? An express daily coach, pre-paid by workers - akin to the Kings Ferry services in London? It could be trailed by Stagecarriage without having the 8 week wait to register and deregister with VOSA. Seeing as Facebook is the all seeing eye, adverts could be easily targeted toward people who live in Hartlepool and commute to Newcastle. 

Vamooz for day trippers - I think this is the simplest way to apply Vamooz. The app effectively replaces the day-trip brochure from the travel shop (which in most towns has been closed). Flexibility for the operator as they don't need to commit to an entire season of trips before committing to printing a brochure. Again better for the passenger who can search for trips and book their place from their phone. Same for transport to music festivals and big events. In years gone by, in Hartlepool, I know I'd need to go to either the Arriva travel shop or 'Other Tours' to book such trips - both have long since closed. I honestly wouldn't know where to look for a coach to say, Leeds Fest now. 

Vamooz for private hire - a few months ago I organised an away day for around 70 people to Alton Towers. An awkward number which meant we needed either a 3+2 school seater (not appealing for comfort) or 2 coaches (twice the expense). We went with 2 coaches, had the operator been a Vamooz partner we could have listed the journey and whatever few extra passengers from the general public joined us could have lowered the cost for everyone. Vamooz could be the platform to pair up smaller groups making similar journeys. How many minibuses of stag & hen parties must depart Teesside for Manchester & Liverpool each weekend? I'm sure they'd be happy to buddy up on a bigger coach if it meant saving money all round.

I think this is pretty much where I suggested it may work. Agree with most points here certainly.

The bit im not convinced about is the likelihood of this replacing regular bus services or even operating like a regular bus service, it just won't.

It sounds like it may be great for operators who schedule day trips, but irrespective of what medium you use to buy your ticket or book your seat, the cost to operate is the same and the demand needs to be there. If it was, a bus service would already exist.

But yeah, day trips I can see it work, but that's nothing new to Stagecarriage.

From Facebook:

Ride with us to the Sunderland Air Show for our first Teesside trip with Stagecarriage. 

We're picking up in Middlesbrough, Stockton, Norton and Billingham. Download our app and get £5 off your booking!

The more that ride...the less you pay! Tell your friends, bring some along and your ticket price will fall. Keep sharing ?

PB1118065/24 Registered
STAGECARRIAGE LIMITED
Route: Wheatlands Park, Redcar Lane to Bydales School
Service number: 201
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 05 Jun 2018

Sampled Stagecarriage yesterday on their X8 service and I must say I was impressed with pretty much everything. I boarded the 13:00 service from Middlesbrough, whilst waiting I thought it would be the Omnidekka parked in the layover bay, but the Citaro came in then. The Citaro arrived 4 minutes late upon leaving, but easilly regained the time by Teeside Park. I also sampled rides on their Centro, Solo and Omnicity which were also allocated to the service. I also noted that the X8 journeys were timed to run infront of the S1 service, and when I seen the Pulsar on the S1 it was pretty much dead, I can't see that service surviving. Also all the drivers were very friendly and welcoming so I would definitely use their services again.

Just a quick question does anybody know what is the current fleet and the allocations to the X8, 88 and Asda Free Bus?

(20 May 2018, 5:18 pm)S830OFT wrote Sampled Stagecarriage yesterday on their X8 service and I must say I was impressed with pretty much everything. I boarded the 13:00 service from Middlesbrough, whilst waiting I thought it would be the Omnidekka parked in the layover bay, but the Citaro came in then. The Citaro arrived 4 minutes late upon leaving, but easilly regained the time by Teeside Park. I also sampled rides on their Centro, Solo and Omnicity which were also allocated to the service. I also noted that the X8 journeys were timed to run infront of the S1 service, and when I seen the Pulsar on the S1 it was pretty much dead, I can't see that service surviving. Also all the drivers were very friendly and welcoming so I would definitely use their services again.

Just a quick question does anybody know what is the current fleet and the allocations to the X8, 88 and Asda Free Bus?

I'm surprised the S1 still runs, even with the X8 being in place for a while now. The S2 went fairly swiftly due to low usage - however the S1 clings on.

I can only assume that the bus does carry enough to justify existence.

To be fair, I've also seen the X8 looking very underpopulated on lots of occasions too. Swings and roundabouts I guess.

One for Scott. When it makes millions, just remember where the idea came from

Operating on market days only: Darlington - Stockton via Great Stainton, Bishopton and Carlton then on to N Tees and current route as variation of existing Stillington runs.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday connecting outlying villages to the two major towns in the area.