Did Scarlet Band get any drivers from SB Travel?

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JSB solo SR on 58

Scarlet Band: SB10BUS by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

Did Scarlet Band get any drivers from SB Travel?

Yes

Scarlet Band: SB10BUS by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr


Yes

Oh Good, although I hope Scarlet Band come down hard on them with regards to tickets as my experience with SB was I paid but didn't receive a ticket, despite the fact he had a ticket machine and actually issued tickets to other passengers.

Scarlet Band win a bronze in this years UK Bus Awards.

Top Independent Operator sponsored by Omnibus
Gold: Ensign Bus
Silver: Prentice Coaches
Bronze: Scarlet Band Bus and Coach

Newly Acquired Optare Solo MX54KXR is on service 16

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Newly Acquired Optare Solo MX54KXR is on service 16

For some reason it has been repainted all cream
Scarlet Band: MX54KXR by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

Apparently Scarlet Band will be getting some new Enviro 200MMCs for the Durham Park and Ride. Will this mean the 64 plate Solos can replace the old fleet on Local Services, or are the 64 plates just loans from Dawson or Optate?

Added to the fleet at Scarlet Band are 5 Optare Versa’s from Transdev. Former fleet numbers
201 YJ57XWK
202 YJ57XWV
203 YJ57XWV
205 YJ08PKY
206 YJ08PKZ

Added to the fleet at Scarlet Band are 5 Optare Versa’s from Transdev. Former fleet numbers
201 YJ57XWK
202 YJ57XWV
203 YJ57XWV
205 YJ08PKY
206 YJ08PKZ

Are these replacing some of the older fleet?

Know which routes these willgo on?

Know which routes these willgo on?

I think the 58 from Durham to Hartlepool would be a good shout.

Are these replacing some of the older fleet?

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).

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.

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.

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

YJ57 XWV is out on service 58 today
Scarlet Band: YJ57XWV by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

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.

It does get very busy - was sometimes difficult to find a seat getting on at Thornley, Durham bound. Hopefully the versas will be more comfortable than the E200s and more reliable than GNE's versas!

YJ57XWW hit the road today on service 113
Scarlet Band: YJ57XWW by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

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.

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)

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.

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.

That's ok as I wasn't thinking of using those services, what do they offer in terms of pricing for singles/day tickets?

That's ok as I wasn't thinking of using those services, what do they offer in terms of pricing for singles/day tickets?

Don't know I'm afraid.

Explorers also not valid on 108/109.

Don't know I'm afraid.

Explorers also not valid on 108/109.

nothing on their website either

That's ok as I wasn't thinking of using those services, what do they offer in terms of pricing for singles/day tickets?

I have no idea of current prices but when I lived in Thornley, it often cost about the same for me and one of hte boys to get a return to Durham on the 58 as just me on the Arriva 22. Obviously it took twice as long and there were half as many buses but it was cheap enough to be a good payoff, when I was in the mood for getting a sore back and earrache on an E200.

For some reason it has been repainted all cream
Scarlet Band: MX54KXR by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

Now in full liveryScarlet Band: MX54KXR by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

Services 108/109 was recently cut to each service only running every 2 hours on Saturday daytimes (combined hourly), weekday service remains combined half hourly, was also minor timetable changes to service 113

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nah they're not valid. Only P&R tickets and ENCTS passes are.

Versa YJ57XWV is now in fleet livery.

Versa YJ57XWV is now in fleet livery.

Scarlet Band: YJ57XWV by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

Park and Ride solo YJ64DXP on 113