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L469 YVK



3,554
22 Apr 2020, 11:31 am #321
(22 Apr 2020, 11:17 am)Michael Hopefully they are, would defiantly give them some good feedback.


Wonder if the 2020-2021 order has gone in yet? Tongue
Unless essential, I don't think GNE will order anything until next Spring unless desparate. They'll most likely need to assess capacity and demand going forward.
L469 YVK
22 Apr 2020, 11:31 am #321

(22 Apr 2020, 11:17 am)Michael Hopefully they are, would defiantly give them some good feedback.


Wonder if the 2020-2021 order has gone in yet? Tongue
Unless essential, I don't think GNE will order anything until next Spring unless desparate. They'll most likely need to assess capacity and demand going forward.

Michael



19,175
22 Apr 2020, 11:39 am #322
(22 Apr 2020, 11:31 am)L469 YVK Unless essential, I don't think GNE will order anything until next Spring unless desparate. They'll most likely need to assess capacity and demand going forward.

Na they won't have, it was sort of a jokey post.. trying to cheer people up!, clearly it was rubbish and i'll let my self out of the door and never try a joke again! Tongue


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Edit:

Since we're coming to the end of the month, have any of the recent temporary withdrawn buses been fully delicensed yet?

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Michael
22 Apr 2020, 11:39 am #322

(22 Apr 2020, 11:31 am)L469 YVK Unless essential, I don't think GNE will order anything until next Spring unless desparate. They'll most likely need to assess capacity and demand going forward.

Na they won't have, it was sort of a jokey post.. trying to cheer people up!, clearly it was rubbish and i'll let my self out of the door and never try a joke again! Tongue


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Edit:

Since we're coming to the end of the month, have any of the recent temporary withdrawn buses been fully delicensed yet?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

L469 YVK



3,554
22 Apr 2020, 2:25 pm #323
(22 Apr 2020, 11:39 am)Michael Na they won't have, it was sort of a jokey post.. trying to cheer people up!, clearly it was rubbish and i'll let my self out of the door and never try a joke again! Tongue


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Edit:

Since we're coming to the end of the month, have any of the recent temporary withdrawn buses been fully delicensed yet?
Haha Smile.

Of course I knew you were joking.
L469 YVK
22 Apr 2020, 2:25 pm #323

(22 Apr 2020, 11:39 am)Michael Na they won't have, it was sort of a jokey post.. trying to cheer people up!, clearly it was rubbish and i'll let my self out of the door and never try a joke again! Tongue


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Edit:

Since we're coming to the end of the month, have any of the recent temporary withdrawn buses been fully delicensed yet?
Haha Smile.

Of course I knew you were joking.

23 Apr 2020, 10:13 pm #324
Just a thought, but I wonder if GNE are regretting going back to moquette seats since the leather ones are a hell of a lot easier to sanitise
streetdeckfan
23 Apr 2020, 10:13 pm #324

Just a thought, but I wonder if GNE are regretting going back to moquette seats since the leather ones are a hell of a lot easier to sanitise

col87



506
24 Apr 2020, 2:53 pm #325
(23 Apr 2020, 10:13 pm)streetdeckfan Just a thought, but I wonder if GNE are regretting going back to moquette seats since the leather ones are a hell of a lot easier to sanitise
I doubt they will be given it much thought at the moment.  They more likely worrying about having enough money to keep operating and making numerous plans for the future rather then what seats they have.
col87
24 Apr 2020, 2:53 pm #325

(23 Apr 2020, 10:13 pm)streetdeckfan Just a thought, but I wonder if GNE are regretting going back to moquette seats since the leather ones are a hell of a lot easier to sanitise
I doubt they will be given it much thought at the moment.  They more likely worrying about having enough money to keep operating and making numerous plans for the future rather then what seats they have.

24 Apr 2020, 2:57 pm #326
(24 Apr 2020, 2:53 pm)col87 I doubt they will be given it much thought at the moment.  They more likely worrying about having enough money to keep operating and making numerous plans for the future rather then what seats they have.
I would think keeping their buses clean would be pretty important now, and leather is wipe clean whereas moquette is not

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streetdeckfan
24 Apr 2020, 2:57 pm #326

(24 Apr 2020, 2:53 pm)col87 I doubt they will be given it much thought at the moment.  They more likely worrying about having enough money to keep operating and making numerous plans for the future rather then what seats they have.
I would think keeping their buses clean would be pretty important now, and leather is wipe clean whereas moquette is not

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Michael



19,175
25 Apr 2020, 11:07 am #327
From Martjin Gilbert's latest update: https://www.facebook.com/100009920923911...9920923911&epa=SEARCH_BOX


Few fleet changes:

58 - now deckers


Fleet changes between Consett/Riverside and Deptford/Peterlee this weekend, with routes changing fleet:

16A will become Deckers

X71 will become Streetlites

1A more deckers on the route

33A (Newcastle)/Q3 will be Solo

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
25 Apr 2020, 11:07 am #327

From Martjin Gilbert's latest update: https://www.facebook.com/100009920923911...9920923911&epa=SEARCH_BOX


Few fleet changes:

58 - now deckers


Fleet changes between Consett/Riverside and Deptford/Peterlee this weekend, with routes changing fleet:

16A will become Deckers

X71 will become Streetlites

1A more deckers on the route

33A (Newcastle)/Q3 will be Solo


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Rob44



1,514
25 Apr 2020, 2:59 pm #328
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor...s-18149234

Not handling money ( not giving change).
Rob44
25 Apr 2020, 2:59 pm #328

https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor...s-18149234

Not handling money ( not giving change).

25 Apr 2020, 4:03 pm #329
(25 Apr 2020, 2:59 pm)Rob44 https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor...s-18149234

Not handling money ( not giving change).
Strange that they'd go through the hassle of setting up the credit notes (or whatever they call them) then the next week decide to not give change at all

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streetdeckfan
25 Apr 2020, 4:03 pm #329

(25 Apr 2020, 2:59 pm)Rob44 https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor...s-18149234

Not handling money ( not giving change).
Strange that they'd go through the hassle of setting up the credit notes (or whatever they call them) then the next week decide to not give change at all

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Rob44



1,514
25 Apr 2020, 4:14 pm #330
I didn't even know they had set that up. It will be interesting to see where the excess money goes ( if any)? Im sure there was a massive story about a company ( could have been lothian) making over a million per years for not giving change.
Rob44
25 Apr 2020, 4:14 pm #330

I didn't even know they had set that up. It will be interesting to see where the excess money goes ( if any)? Im sure there was a massive story about a company ( could have been lothian) making over a million per years for not giving change.

Michael



19,175
25 Apr 2020, 4:26 pm #331
(25 Apr 2020, 4:14 pm)Rob44 I didn't even know they had set that up. It will be interesting to see where the excess money goes ( if any)? Im sure there was a massive story about a company ( could have been lothian) making over a million per years for not giving change.

The information has just be released today, hence why you never knew! Tongue

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Michael
25 Apr 2020, 4:26 pm #331

(25 Apr 2020, 4:14 pm)Rob44 I didn't even know they had set that up. It will be interesting to see where the excess money goes ( if any)? Im sure there was a massive story about a company ( could have been lothian) making over a million per years for not giving change.

The information has just be released today, hence why you never knew! Tongue


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

cbma06



2,669
25 Apr 2020, 4:29 pm #332
There’s a few bus companies over the 20+ years only take exact fares only with no change given


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cbma06
25 Apr 2020, 4:29 pm #332

There’s a few bus companies over the 20+ years only take exact fares only with no change given


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L469 YVK



3,554
25 Apr 2020, 4:42 pm #333
(25 Apr 2020, 4:29 pm)cbma06 There’s a few bus companies over the 20+ years only take exact fares only with no change given


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Would it be achievable in the NE given that fare calculators can be implemented on apps, websites etc?

The biggest gripe when I was a regular user of buses back in the day (ANE 308 & GNE 309/310) was when people often legged it last minute for the bus and ended up holding the bus up by paying a £1.50 fare with notes. And by the time they were processed and onboard, the next person would then come legging it and repeating the same process again. 

That then made the bus later and later.
L469 YVK
25 Apr 2020, 4:42 pm #333

(25 Apr 2020, 4:29 pm)cbma06 There’s a few bus companies over the 20+ years only take exact fares only with no change given


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Would it be achievable in the NE given that fare calculators can be implemented on apps, websites etc?

The biggest gripe when I was a regular user of buses back in the day (ANE 308 & GNE 309/310) was when people often legged it last minute for the bus and ended up holding the bus up by paying a £1.50 fare with notes. And by the time they were processed and onboard, the next person would then come legging it and repeating the same process again. 

That then made the bus later and later.

cbma06



2,669
25 Apr 2020, 4:54 pm #334
Could work in the NE if bus companies take it forward and do some research on there fare structure, it will stop loopy passengers getting on with a £20 note for a small paying fare, plus with contactless being around for awhile now plus bus companies own day and week tickets.
Also less time staying idle at bus stops.

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cbma06
25 Apr 2020, 4:54 pm #334

Could work in the NE if bus companies take it forward and do some research on there fare structure, it will stop loopy passengers getting on with a £20 note for a small paying fare, plus with contactless being around for awhile now plus bus companies own day and week tickets.
Also less time staying idle at bus stops.

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18,123
25 Apr 2020, 5:24 pm #335
(25 Apr 2020, 4:14 pm)Rob44 I didn't even know they had set that up. It will be interesting to see where the excess money goes ( if any)? Im sure there was a massive story about a company ( could have been lothian) making over a million per years for not giving change.



Any excess money is being donated to charity, but this isn’t something being widely publicised during the crisis as we don’t want to encourage payment with notes as these have to be handled by colleagues when cashing in (gloves are being provided).


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Dan
25 Apr 2020, 5:24 pm #335

(25 Apr 2020, 4:14 pm)Rob44 I didn't even know they had set that up. It will be interesting to see where the excess money goes ( if any)? Im sure there was a massive story about a company ( could have been lothian) making over a million per years for not giving change.



Any excess money is being donated to charity, but this isn’t something being widely publicised during the crisis as we don’t want to encourage payment with notes as these have to be handled by colleagues when cashing in (gloves are being provided).


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idiot



1,121
25 Apr 2020, 7:07 pm #336
Respect to gne for donating.
idiot
25 Apr 2020, 7:07 pm #336

Respect to gne for donating.

BusLoverMum



5,285
25 Apr 2020, 10:20 pm #337
(25 Apr 2020, 4:29 pm)cbma06 There’s a few bus companies over the 20+ years only take exact fares only with no change given


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Hull corporation buses used to have the machines that you dropped your cash into and they gave no change. This was back in my childhood, so significantly more than 20 years ago!
BusLoverMum
25 Apr 2020, 10:20 pm #337

(25 Apr 2020, 4:29 pm)cbma06 There’s a few bus companies over the 20+ years only take exact fares only with no change given


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Hull corporation buses used to have the machines that you dropped your cash into and they gave no change. This was back in my childhood, so significantly more than 20 years ago!

25 Apr 2020, 10:38 pm #338
I'm surprised they aren't promoting PAYG Pop cards at the minute, seems like it would be a great time, especially for those without a contactless card but can make payments online
streetdeckfan
25 Apr 2020, 10:38 pm #338

I'm surprised they aren't promoting PAYG Pop cards at the minute, seems like it would be a great time, especially for those without a contactless card but can make payments online

Rob44



1,514
26 Apr 2020, 7:03 am #339
Cheers Dan for the reply. Great gesture
Rob44
26 Apr 2020, 7:03 am #339

Cheers Dan for the reply. Great gesture

Michael



19,175
26 Apr 2020, 2:56 pm #340
(25 Apr 2020, 11:07 am)Michael From Martjin Gilbert's latest update: https://www.facebook.com/100009920923911...9920923911&epa=SEARCH_BOX


Few fleet changes:

58 - now deckers


Fleet changes between Consett/Riverside and Deptford/Peterlee this weekend, with routes changing fleet:

16A will become Deckers

X71 will become Streetlites

1A more deckers on the route

33A (Newcastle)/Q3 will be Solo


Does anyone know if there was any fleet movements due to these changes?

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
26 Apr 2020, 2:56 pm #340

(25 Apr 2020, 11:07 am)Michael From Martjin Gilbert's latest update: https://www.facebook.com/100009920923911...9920923911&epa=SEARCH_BOX


Few fleet changes:

58 - now deckers


Fleet changes between Consett/Riverside and Deptford/Peterlee this weekend, with routes changing fleet:

16A will become Deckers

X71 will become Streetlites

1A more deckers on the route

33A (Newcastle)/Q3 will be Solo


Does anyone know if there was any fleet movements due to these changes?


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

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