Gateshead Central Taxis
Gateshead Central Taxis
(04 May 2020, 8:52 pm)Adrian Perhaps! I actually found the EVM to be ideal for the 689, when I tried that out a couple of month ago.
I don't know about the 39, but those Washington services could certainly get away with using an EVM most evenings. I just cannot see operators being willing to heavily invest in them, when the only reward is a 1 year contract. Then there's the added problem of what do they do the rest of the time.
I'd hope Nexus would have considered that in their acceptance of an economically advantageous bid. In Washington for example, the day and week tickets are priced at £3.60 and £15.00 respectively. The multi-operator alternative to that would be £7.80* a day or £20.10 a week - or a 34% - 116% price increase, if you look at it that way!
* Day Rover as there is no zonal multi operator version of a day ticket.
(04 May 2020, 8:52 pm)Adrian Perhaps! I actually found the EVM to be ideal for the 689, when I tried that out a couple of month ago.
I don't know about the 39, but those Washington services could certainly get away with using an EVM most evenings. I just cannot see operators being willing to heavily invest in them, when the only reward is a 1 year contract. Then there's the added problem of what do they do the rest of the time.
I'd hope Nexus would have considered that in their acceptance of an economically advantageous bid. In Washington for example, the day and week tickets are priced at £3.60 and £15.00 respectively. The multi-operator alternative to that would be £7.80* a day or £20.10 a week - or a 34% - 116% price increase, if you look at it that way!
* Day Rover as there is no zonal multi operator version of a day ticket.
(04 May 2020, 8:40 pm)James101 Return of the minibus revolution? Whatever you think of them those Fiats and Stratas must bus a damn sight cheaper to operate. Hopefully integrated ticketing can be arranged or passenger numbers could decline to a point where it’s not worth securing the service.Might be cheaper to operate, but they are spoken for in North Tyneside (when CToG get 11/19/41 back) and Blaydon, with one already operating service 8 to South Hylton.
(04 May 2020, 8:40 pm)James101 Return of the minibus revolution? Whatever you think of them those Fiats and Stratas must bus a damn sight cheaper to operate. Hopefully integrated ticketing can be arranged or passenger numbers could decline to a point where it’s not worth securing the service.Might be cheaper to operate, but they are spoken for in North Tyneside (when CToG get 11/19/41 back) and Blaydon, with one already operating service 8 to South Hylton.
(05 May 2020, 12:22 am)park5354 Might be cheaper to operate, but they are spoken for in North Tyneside (when CToG get 11/19/41 back) and Blaydon, with one already operating service 8 to South Hylton.
Probably be solos off 37/73 & 515/558.
Are these contract changes still going ahead on the 17th May? - just we're in middle of a crisis and it might confuse a few people!
Also will these contracted buses provide stop announcements?, as i thought these were part of the contracts now?
(05 May 2020, 12:22 am)park5354 Might be cheaper to operate, but they are spoken for in North Tyneside (when CToG get 11/19/41 back) and Blaydon, with one already operating service 8 to South Hylton.
Probably be solos off 37/73 & 515/558.
Doesn't really offer any encouragement for people to switch to the bus does it (not that these routes are that attractive)
No intra ticket accepment.
Sitting in the back of a glorified van with no legroom.
Cash only.
It's a late 1980s resurgence...
(06 May 2020, 4:18 pm)Ambassador Doesn't really offer any encouragement for people to switch to the bus does it (not that these routes are that attractive)
No intra ticket accepment.
Sitting in the back of a glorified van with no legroom.
Cash only.
It's a late 1980s resurgence...
(06 May 2020, 4:18 pm)Ambassador Doesn't really offer any encouragement for people to switch to the bus does it (not that these routes are that attractive)
No intra ticket accepment.
Sitting in the back of a glorified van with no legroom.
Cash only.
It's a late 1980s resurgence...
(08 May 2020, 9:29 am)Michael Exactly, look at the 135/136 routes, yes they're only running them on an evening and Sunday - but i wonder how many people will have to pay for their journeys now? (more on a Sunday, than Mon-Fri nights)NOT 36 seats, but capacity of 36 (Seats + standing).
The likes of the 81-86 - need to be Euro 5 with 36 seats
I don't even think the 39/135/136 we're on that list - but i would imagine they'll be the same - they're going from a Streetlite with all the perks to a bus with none of those features... i wonder how many people will be put off, if they can't use a GNE pass/smartzone pass, and not having the perks of WIFI etc? (although most don't care, but i would be interested to see the stats on that)
(08 May 2020, 9:29 am)Michael Exactly, look at the 135/136 routes, yes they're only running them on an evening and Sunday - but i wonder how many people will have to pay for their journeys now? (more on a Sunday, than Mon-Fri nights)NOT 36 seats, but capacity of 36 (Seats + standing).
The likes of the 81-86 - need to be Euro 5 with 36 seats
I don't even think the 39/135/136 we're on that list - but i would imagine they'll be the same - they're going from a Streetlite with all the perks to a bus with none of those features... i wonder how many people will be put off, if they can't use a GNE pass/smartzone pass, and not having the perks of WIFI etc? (although most don't care, but i would be interested to see the stats on that)
(08 May 2020, 6:04 pm)V514DFT Quick question, are the ticket machines used on GCT's buses contactless or money only,cus i need to get up to Benton Asda on Wednesday and the 335 will be my best option
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I've updated the fleetlist for Gateshead Central.... not 100% on the double deck fleet so if anyone could confirm those I would be very grateful. Understand they're all parked up now!
For anyone wanting a quick ticklist for your photos (I've got so much to catch up on!) there is currently 21 Fiat's, 4 Merc's, 7 Solo's, 8 E200's and 3 Streetlite's
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(17 May 2020, 10:53 am)Michael Ahtl right cheers
Shame GNE don't want to the 39/135/136 on a commercial bases... they could even change them to fit in with their own network.
Does anyone know what Gateshead Central Taxi's are using on the 135/136 and the 39 later.
(17 May 2020, 10:53 am)Michael Ahtl right cheers
Shame GNE don't want to the 39/135/136 on a commercial bases... they could even change them to fit in with their own network.
Does anyone know what Gateshead Central Taxi's are using on the 135/136 and the 39 later.
I notice the 81/82/83/84 timetable on the Nexus website lists the first GCT #83 departures from the Galleries towards Concord at 20.50 Mon-Fri, Sat and Sun.
Concord towards the Galleries starts at 19.42.
According to the timetable, the last GNE #83 from the Galleries to Concord leaves at 19.40 Mon-Fri & Sat, so that is probably correct, but on a Sunday it is 17.40.
Similarly, the last GNE #83 leaves Concord towards the Galleries at 16.32.
Is there supposed to be a 3 hour gap in service on a Sunday evening? I should note that a 19.50 #83 did depart from the Galleries this evening!
https://www.nexus.org.uk/sites/default/f...0520_1.pdf
Hi, not sure if it been noted but GCT are now operating the 42/42A, looks to be their first day on them. Seen two of their Streetlites operating the 42A while out on a walk earlier on.
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81/82/83/84/85/86 are operating with E200MMCs this evening.
Gateshead Central Taxis - YX20OCH by Buses&Beyond, on Flickr
(17 May 2020, 7:27 pm)Dan Not sure on the 39, but the evening Washington local services have been operated by the new ADL Enviro 200s (those journeys that have actually run; reports on Facebook of the first journey of the evening from Birtley not serving Barley Mow and of the second journey having not shown at all!)
The 135/136 were both 64-plate Solos earlier. On the journeys I observed, the 135 was around five minutes late and the 136 was around five minutes early (also way over the 30mph speed limit on Timber Beach Road!)
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(17 May 2020, 7:27 pm)Dan Not sure on the 39, but the evening Washington local services have been operated by the new ADL Enviro 200s (those journeys that have actually run; reports on Facebook of the first journey of the evening from Birtley not serving Barley Mow and of the second journey having not shown at all!)
The 135/136 were both 64-plate Solos earlier. On the journeys I observed, the 135 was around five minutes late and the 136 was around five minutes early (also way over the 30mph speed limit on Timber Beach Road!)
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(17 May 2020, 7:38 pm)Adrian I notice the 81/82/83/84 timetable on the Nexus website lists the first GCT #83 departures from the Galleries towards Concord at 20.50 Mon-Fri, Sat and Sun.
Concord towards the Galleries starts at 19.42.
According to the timetable, the last GNE #83 from the Galleries to Concord leaves at 19.40 Mon-Fri & Sat, so that is probably correct, but on a Sunday it is 17.40.
Similarly, the last GNE #83 leaves Concord towards the Galleries at 16.32.
Is there supposed to be a 3 hour gap in service on a Sunday evening? I should note that a 19.50 #83 did depart from the Galleries this evening!
https://www.nexus.org.uk/sites/default/f...0520_1.pdf
(17 May 2020, 7:38 pm)Adrian I notice the 81/82/83/84 timetable on the Nexus website lists the first GCT #83 departures from the Galleries towards Concord at 20.50 Mon-Fri, Sat and Sun.
Concord towards the Galleries starts at 19.42.
According to the timetable, the last GNE #83 from the Galleries to Concord leaves at 19.40 Mon-Fri & Sat, so that is probably correct, but on a Sunday it is 17.40.
Similarly, the last GNE #83 leaves Concord towards the Galleries at 16.32.
Is there supposed to be a 3 hour gap in service on a Sunday evening? I should note that a 19.50 #83 did depart from the Galleries this evening!
https://www.nexus.org.uk/sites/default/f...0520_1.pdf
