(11 Feb 2022, 2:19 pm)Andreos1 wrote https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_f...9995481366&id=1421886029&sfnsn=scwspmoSo rude the link isn't working.
Very rude!
(13 Feb 2022, 12:24 am)BusLoverMum wrote So rude the link isn't working.Ah man.
The rucksack camera wielding first footers have long gone; now it’s time for the suits, lanyards, name badges and PR execs.
Heading for Reston - Britain’s newest railway station.
(11 Sep 2022, 1:19 am)TEN 6083 wrote Seen someone complaining on GNE’s Facebook page about the 35 that they’re using old buses (mostly 11 plate Versas) and calling the SD Cherry Citaros “newer buses” when they’re 08 plates.But to anyone who doesn't read the plates the Citaros are a hell of a lot nicer than any versa's, probably on par with the ex-QuayCity versa's.
Here’s their comment:
Any reason why the majority of the 35 service is now old style buses which can only cater for 1 pushchair/wheelchair? School runs this week have been impossible, we rely on the bus for school as our son can walk long distances due to disabilities but every day there and back there is already another school run parent with a pushchair using this space,
It's confusing as you have cut many services but have gone back to using old buses when surely that should make more sufficient buses available? the 35 has always generally been the newer buses which caters for 2 pushchairs. How long are these old buses going to be used for?
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(11 Sep 2022, 4:27 pm)streetdeckfan wrote As I've said before, I care more about the interior spec than the age of a vehicle. I'd happily take a refurbished Omnidekka with tables, 240V sockets, and comfy seats over Arriva's new E400s!I totally agree.
(11 Sep 2022, 1:19 am)TEN 6083 wrote Seen someone complaining on GNE’s Facebook page about the 35 that they’re using old buses (mostly 11 plate Versas) and calling the SD Cherry Citaros “newer buses” when they’re 08 plates.
Here’s their comment:
Any reason why the majority of the 35 service is now old style buses which can only cater for 1 pushchair/wheelchair? School runs this week have been impossible, we rely on the bus for school as our son can walk long distances due to disabilities but every day there and back there is already another school run parent with a pushchair using this space,
It's confusing as you have cut many services but have gone back to using old buses when surely that should make more sufficient buses available? the 35 has always generally been the newer buses which caters for 2 pushchairs. How long are these old buses going to be used for?
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(11 Sep 2022, 7:14 pm)Adrian wrote The Citaros look like a more modern bus, both inside and out. The Versa is a design that hasn't really aged well, plus the interiors (even the Berries ones that were re-trimmed) look extremely scruffy. Have a look at one of the ceilings next time you're on one.
The Versas can cater for two pushchairs or one wheelchair though, so I'm not sure what their complaint is in that respect.
(11 Sep 2022, 7:14 pm)Adrian wrote The Citaros look like a more modern bus, both inside and out. The Versa is a design that hasn't really aged well, plus the interiors (even the Berries ones that were re-trimmed) look extremely scruffy. Have a look at one of the ceilings next time you're on one.
The Versas can cater for two pushchairs or one wheelchair though, so I'm not sure what their complaint is in that respect.
(07 Oct 2022, 6:44 pm)Michael wrote Sure that's a fake account replying.
(21 Jan 2023, 3:52 pm)TEN 6083 wrote https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/23...e-service/They didn't even get the name of one of the bus companies right, in the caption.
Looking on Facebook this afternoon and see this article from the Hexham Courant and it’s my photo I took last October, they could’ve asked at least and not take them without permission and they’ve credited it to Stagecoach. Cheeky sods.
https://flic.kr/p/2nViZgX
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