(12 Aug 2021, 7:36 am)Michael wrote Are 5499/5500 actually been used?, every time someone uploads a picture from Saltmeadows, at least 1 always seem to be parked up............... seems like a waste, if they aren't getting used.5500 was often used on the H service but apparently hasn't saw use since July 23rd.
(13 Aug 2021, 1:30 pm)cbma06 wrote Would the 09 reg versas go onto the 65 or 62 or both, since 11 reg versas are at deptford for the 2/2a, or the 09 reg up for withdrawl at the end of the year?They would fit, and one of the morning 62's interwork with the 62. & 202 & 265 are the most popular routes in the indiGO Peterlee route map. But the 65 is getting its own branidng, but also 62 is very busy. So it might make sense painting 3-4 versas in the Peterlee Purples
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(13 Aug 2021, 1:40 pm)Keeiajs wrote They would fit, and one of the morning 62's interwork with the 62. & 202 & 265 are the most popular routes in the indiGO Peterlee route map. But the 65 is getting its own branidng, but also 62 is very busy. So it might make sense painting 3-4 versas in the Peterlee Purples
(18 Aug 2021, 8:58 pm)streetdeckfan wrote So on my little jaunt to the cinema this afternoon, I got to try out the B7s on the X66 and I must say they are a marked improvement over the Streetlites.It's absolutely amazing ride like. I will admit the seats seem a bit uncomfortable compared on say the 97 or the 27 or the Q3 seats
While I don't find the seats as comfortable as the Civic V2(?)s, the legroom seems to be far better meaning I can actually sit straight!
The ride quality is also far better, as is the sound.
(18 Aug 2021, 9:01 pm)Train8261 wrote It's absolutely amazing ride like. I will admit the seats seem a bit uncomfortable compared on say the 97 or the 27 or the Q3 seatsOut of GNE's fleet, I'd say the best seats are on 6337, the E400 with the coach seats. After that I'd have to say the seats on the 67 plate StreetDecks/B5s, closely tied with the seats on the new StreetDecks, with my preference being for the 67 plates because I prefer leather.
(18 Aug 2021, 9:24 pm)streetdeckfan wrote Out of GNE's fleet, I'd say the best seats are on 6337, the E400 with the coach seats. After that I'd have to say the seats on the 67 plate StreetDecks/B5s, closely tied with the seats on the new StreetDecks, with my preference being for the 67 played because I prefer leather.Kinky
Then I'd say the rest of the V3s are equal, be it dark blue e-leather or the blue 'go' moquette, with the V2s being worse because of the low back.
Next would be the seats on the X66 B7s, and the other vehicles that use a similar seat.
Then there's the seats on the E200/E400s, I personally find them so uncomfortable, there's too much padding and no support.
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(18 Aug 2021, 9:29 pm)streetdeckfan wrote Now now, I was merely talking about seating, and as we all know for the more 'exciting' activities leather seats can be a bit too adhesive!E-leather is worse, amount of time my thighs have stuck to the seats! But yes, shame some people dont wipe afterward
Being wipe clean is handy though!
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(20 Aug 2021, 9:22 pm)Train8261 wrote Do we know what's happening with the 19. Are they going back to solos or staying as Scania CN230UB OmniCity.
Percy Main are in need of at least 5 or 6 more solos. As the 41 lately seems to be having a Scania Single or Decker allocated to it.
If longer buses are no longer needed for the 19 that would require 4 solos for that plus 2 extra for the 41. But where from
(20 Aug 2021, 9:56 pm)peter wrote Percy Main currently has 17 Solo's for a PVR of 14 across the 11 (4), 41 (4), 42/42A (5) and H1 (1). If you factor in the 19 (and H1 withdrawal) that's another 4 which is 17 exactly. I don't think 5 or 6 spares are required, 2 or 3 at most. According to BusTimes the 41 had all solo's operating every day this week apart from today so doesn't look to be a regular occurrence. With the Venture network being massively reduced there'll be Solo's spare there.The Venture network has really disappointed me, it was a nice livery with a variety of routes. Now its like 4 routes it has become a disapointing brand really.
(20 Aug 2021, 10:01 pm)peter wrote I must admit it's a shame to see the brand relaunched and then decimated within the space of a year.Even before the rebrand that brand has been as you say decimated since 2013, Venture had 13 vehicles branded back in 2013, now just 8 years later that has more halved to just 6.Quite disappointing for a brand really. And during the relaunch they should have had there interiors re-done aswell.
(23 Aug 2021, 8:57 pm)GNE6312 wrote Are Riverside's mercs getting euro 6 upgrades?