(30 Jan 2017, 6:44 pm)BUSFAN wrote Any idea if the two former WMS Solos will be moving on

I'm not sure, but maybe not as they are keeping the 84/84A and 359 which they are normally allocated to.

(30 Jan 2017, 6:50 pm)Tom wrote I'm not sure, but maybe not as they are keeping the 84/84A and 359 which they are normally allocated to.

Cheers for the info

Seen the orange single decker getting towed back off rake lane at 9:30pm

335 has 2 double deckers allocated today

Optare Solo's KX53SCZ, MX57CBF, NJ11EXJ and A20OJD plus the two MPD's and Mercedes mini coach A16PHX are currently listed as being for sale on ebay.

Mercedes Cheetah YN10FZA is now operating with Mitchells Coaches, Plean

Phoenix Coaches have authorisation for a new operating centre in Wallsend.

PB1126436 SN PHOENIX COACHES (NE) LTD
Director(s): KENNETH TURNER
NORTHUMBERLAND TAXI & COACH CENTRE, SOUTH ALBION RETAIL
PARK, BLYTH, NE24 5BW
New operating centre: HADRIAN YARD CENTRAL, POTTER STREET,
WALLSEND, NE28 6TZ
New authorisation at this operating centre will be: 4 vehicle(s)
Decrease at existing operating centre: 1 ERRINGTON STREET, BLYTH, NE24
4HP
New authorisation at this operating centre will be: 2 vehicle(s)
Decrease at existing operating centre: NORTHUMBERLAND TAXI & COACH
CENTRE, SOUTH ALBION RETAIL PARK, BLYTH, NE24 5BW
New authorisation at this operating centre will be: 15 vehicle(s)

(09 Mar 2017, 10:57 pm)Jimmi wrote Optare Solo's KX53SCZ, MX57CBF, NJ11EXJ and A20OJD plus the two MPD's and Mercedes mini coach A16PHX are currently listed as being for sale on ebay.

Was still in service on Wednesday on a Wx service, iirc.

There is a decker on the 359 to backworth

PB1126436/10 Registered (Short notice)
PHOENIX COACHES (NE) LTD
Route: George Stephenson High School, Killingworth to New York Road, Shiremoor
Service number: 656
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 29 Sep 2017

Phoenix have got fiat bluebird for sale on fb

Looks like Phoenix are running the 808 from the 13th march

(05 Mar 2018, 6:44 pm)Tom wrote Looks like Phoenix are running the 808 from the 13th march

I've pulled this from Vosa, but it seems to be missing a few details for the service. Interesting that it isn't covered by subsidies when it wasn't making a profit?

(06 Mar 2018, 11:15 am)BJ10VUS wrote I've pulled this from Vosa, but it seems to be missing a few details for the service. Interesting that it isn't covered by subsidies when it wasn't making a profit?

Registration number: PB1126436/11
Licence Number: PB1126436
Variation number: 0
Status: New
Service number: 808
Service type:
Start point:
Finish point:
Via:
Date received: 05 Mar 2018
Effective date: 13 Mar 2018
End date:
Supported by subsidies?: No
Local authorities covered by route:
TAOs covered by route:

The registration now has the details added.

(09 Mar 2018, 12:33 am)Jimmi wrote The registration now has the details added.

Registration number PB1126436/11
Licence Number PB1126436
Variation number 0
Status New
Service number. 808
Service type Normal Stopping
Start point Percy Arms, Otterburn
Finish point St Thomas Street, Newcastle
Via
Date received 05 Mar 2018
Effective date 13 Mar 2018
End date
Supported by subsidies? In Part
Local authorities covered by route Nexus (Tyne & Wear)
Northumberland County Council
TAOs covered by route North East of England

Timetable can be found here:  https://www.nexus.org.uk/sites/default/f...180318.pdf

Some more info I found somewhere on Facebook:
Four tenders were received for the 808 service.
The successful operator will be Phoenix Taxis who are based in Blyth
They will use 22 seater coaches that have 2014/15 plates
The service will leave Otterburn at 07:00 (five minutes earlier than the present service)
The ticket cost will increase for a single ticket from present figure of £3.80 to £4.50 and for a return from £6.50 to £7.60. However I am advised it is likely there will be a weekly ticket available that should reduce costs.
Phoenix Taxis will start the service from 19 March hence no gap in the service.

(09 Mar 2018, 2:33 am)Jimmi wrote Timetable can be found here:  https://www.nexus.org.uk/sites/default/f...180318.pdf

Some more info I found somewhere on Facebook:
Four tenders were received for the 808 service.
The successful operator will be Phoenix Taxis who are based in Blyth
They will use 22 seater coaches that have 2014/15 plates
The service will leave Otterburn at 07:00 (five minutes earlier than the present service)
The ticket cost will increase for a single ticket from present figure of £3.80 to £4.50 and for a return from £6.50 to £7.60. However I am advised it is likely there will be a weekly ticket available that should reduce costs.
Phoenix Taxis will start the service from 19 March hence no gap in the service.

No wonder PCL weren’t making much money - £3.80 single is very cheap for the distance. £4.50 is still pretty good mind.

(09 Mar 2018, 5:55 pm)Tom wrote No wonder PCL weren’t making much money - £3.80 single is very cheap for the distance. £4.50 is still pretty good mind.

Very good if you consider gne charge two pounds ten from deckham to newcastle adult single. A distance of two miles. It's about thirty miles from Newcastle to otterburn. Wonder If phoenix will outstation a vehicle at otterburn overnight.

Charles

(09 Mar 2018, 2:33 am)Jimmi wrote Timetable can be found here:  https://www.nexus.org.uk/sites/default/f...180318.pdf

The timetable looks to be a lot more achieveable. The old PCL timetable suggested just a 7 minute journey time between Newcastle and Ponteland - no idea how they got away with that for so long?

The other change is the route - Phoenix have registered the route along Fenham Hall Drive with a "Fenham" timing point there as well.

Bluebird SJ16 BGY is on the 808 this morning.

What is the Single fare on the 808 between Kenton Bank Foot and Newcastle St Thomas Street?

(21 Apr 2018, 11:23 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote What is the Single fare on the 808 between Kenton Bank Foot and Newcastle St Thomas Street?

I don't think it stops there as when PCL had it the first stop was Ponteland.

(22 Apr 2018, 7:48 am)S830OFT wrote I don't think it stops there as when PCL had it the first stop was Ponteland.

I am not sure. Kenton Bank Foot is listed online.

Anyone have any idea on fares? Thanks.

Optare Solo's 905 & 907 are for sale on ebay.

(07 Sep 2018, 10:01 am)GuyParkRoyal wrote Optare Solo's 905 & 907 are for sale on ebay.

They've been up for sale for While now on Facebook

Hi all, in regards to fares from otterburn please see below
Adult single = £3.80
Adult return= £6.40
Weekly ticket= £29

I believe anywhere after A1 roundabout to Newcastle is £1 for an adult single

An interestingly random timetable that has appeared on Nexus site: PB1: Ashington - Cramlington - Newcastle on Boxing Day
Haven't seen or can find any reference to it on VOSA, nor does it really fit in with gaps in boxing day services. Random...

(05 Dec 2018, 2:00 pm)RBZ 5459 wrote An interestingly random timetable that has appeared on Nexus site: PB1: Ashington - Cramlington - Newcastle on Boxing Day
Haven't seen or can find any reference to it on VOSA, nor does it really fit in with gaps in boxing day services. Random...

Probably an extra service to Arriva, is it likely they will use a decker?

It's running mid afternoon to late evening on Boxing Day. 

Very strange as no late kick off match involved as originally thought.

It supplies a local service between Ashington, Cramlington, Bedlington & Blyth (with no service on the 1, 2, 19 and 43), so quite handy if it does run.