(06 Nov 2018, 9:48 am)jimmoc wrote JSB solo SR on 58
(06 Nov 2018, 9:18 pm)S830OFT wrote Did Scarlet Band get any drivers from SB Travel?
(06 Nov 2018, 9:51 pm)Jimmi wroteScarlet Band: SB10BUS by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr
Yes
(14 Dec 2018, 9:38 am)JamesDunkley wrote Newly Acquired Optare Solo MX54KXR is on service 16
(31 Mar 2019, 4:29 pm)S830OFT wrote Are these replacing some of the older fleet?
(02 Apr 2019, 12:50 pm)Malarkey wrote I think the 58 from Durham to Hartlepool would be a good shout.58 certainly seems busy when I often see it leaving Durham so possibly although no confirmation as to what they'll be used on yet, can see them going on 108/109 myself (and whatever else) as they are often busy as well.
(31 Mar 2019, 4:21 pm)tyresmoke wrote Added to the fleet at Scarlet Band are 5 Optare Versa’s from Transdev. Former fleet numbers
201 YJ57XWK
202 YJ57XWV
203 YJ57XWW
205 YJ08PKY
206 YJ08PKZ
(02 Apr 2019, 2:08 pm)Jimmi wrote My guess is they will replace some of the older Solos as some are now close to the cut off point to be used on Durham County Council contracts (no older than 15 years).
58 certainly seems busy when I often see it leaving Durham so possibly although no confirmation as to what they'll be used on yet, can see them going on 108/109 myself (and whatever else) as they are often busy as well.
Few other updates at Scarlet Band are:
SB10BUS is currently off the road whilst it has a Cummins engine fitted (replacing the unreliable MAN engine).
VU52UEF and MP53ZTW have left the fleet.
(22 Apr 2019, 3:51 pm)Malarkey wrote Just out of curiosity do Scarlet Band accept Explorers on their services as I was thinking about doing a Scarlet Band day trip at some point.They do on services supported by Durham County Council (but can't purchase them on board their buses)
(22 Apr 2019, 3:57 pm)Jimmi wrote They do on services supported by Durham County Council (but can't purchase them on board their buses)
They can't be used on:
85 between Bishop Auckland and Cockfield section of the route.
113 between Bishop Auckland and Ferryhill section of the route.
111 & 112 (I think but ain't certain)
Think they can be used on the 16 & 20 in Darlington but not 100% on that.
(22 Apr 2019, 4:05 pm)Malarkey wrote That's ok as I wasn't thinking of using those services, what do they offer in terms of pricing for singles/day tickets?
(14 Dec 2018, 8:42 pm)Jimmi wrote For some reason it has been repainted all creamNow in full livery
Scarlet Band: MX54KXR by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr
(03 Aug 2019, 1:29 pm)enviro7501 wrote Do some of the Scarlet Band drivers know what an Explorer is?
Apparently the driver on the 13.05 58 from Durham doesn't. He had mistaken it for a GNE ticket.
I'm pretty sure the 58 accepts Explorers since I had one accepted before.
Unless its changed, they are valid on all routes except the 85 between Cockfield and Bishop Auckland, 111/112/113 between Ferryhill and Bishop Auckland. You'll need to have a pre-purchased ticket, as they cannot issue them.
Most drivers I've found are fine with them, but you get the odd one that will refuse it unless you argue the toss.
(03 Aug 2019, 3:50 pm)Adrian wrote
Unless its changed, they are valid on all routes except the 85 between Cockfield and Bishop Auckland, 111/112/113 between Ferryhill and Bishop Auckland. You'll need to have a pre-purchased ticket, as they cannot issue them.
Most drivers I've found are fine with them, but you get the odd one that will refuse it unless you argue the toss.
Interesting how you don't mention the Durham Park and Ride services. I believe Explorers aren't accepted on those either, at least that's what the driver told me when I asked.
(09 Oct 2019, 10:40 am)RBZ 5459 wrote Versa YJ57XWV is now in fleet livery.
Scarlet Band: YJ57XWV by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr