(15 Oct 2023, 12:22 pm)Unber43 wrote So what happened to the Q3 then, as that was also on a seperate rota with the 53/54

Q3 is now on a seperate rota with the hospital bus

(15 Oct 2023, 9:35 am)F114TML wrote Really? That's only 3 return trips.

We can do up to 6 trips on the 20 (ie Fawcett St - Pennywell and back 6 times). Don't know if the shift still exists but there used to be one that did 6 return trips on the 20 and then a 3 from Fawcett Street to the Wheatsheaf - it was absolutely soul destroying.

Also that's just one shift, nothing to do with the rota there. Could well be that drivers get the 21 maybe a couple times in a week at most.

That duty still exists, unfortunately

(14 Oct 2023, 8:20 pm)NL62WVW wrote Unber43

With the amount of Dutys GNE has, how do they work them all out?

(16 Oct 2023, 11:43 am)Unber43 wrote With the amount of Dutys GNE has, how do they work them all out?

Most GAG companies use software from Omnibus to work out the duties and then software from Trapeze to allocate and send the hours to payroll.

https://omnibus.solutions/#

https://trapezegroup.co.uk/duty-allocati...anagement/

How do GNE make their route maps, theyre all pretty good especially the entire map one but I just wondered how did they make it

What font has GNE been using recently for their liveries? Plus what font for the old Coaster livery?

When the green arrows come back + the new Streetlites im thinking

4949A/96 - Streetlites (14)
60 - E200MMC (deep clean and try to fix the USB ports as they all have gum in them - 8 (go back to every 12+ 1 spare) 3 to be painted in 2019 livery
2/2A - ex-drifters (USB + new moquteee added) + (3 13 Plates)
3 streetlite to Deptford
3 to Washington for spares on the 4/28/29/25

Should solve most things, but the entire fleet needs a massive TLC, now would be the perfect time

(29 Oct 2023, 12:47 am)Unber43 wrote When the green arrows come back + the new Streetlites im thinking

4949A/96 - Streetlites (14)
60 - E200MMC (deep clean and try to fix the USB ports as they all have gum in them - 8 (go back to every 12+ 1 spare) 3 to be painted in 2019 livery
2/2A - ex-drifters (USB + new moquteee added) + (3 13 Plates)
3 streetlite to Deptford
3 to Washington for spares on the 4/28/29/25

Should solve most things, but the entire fleet needs a massive TLC, now would be the perfect time

Why would now be the perfect time?

I doubt that GNE will be able to afford to do anything!

(29 Oct 2023, 12:47 am)Unber43 wrote When the green arrows come back + the new Streetlites im thinking

4949A/96 - Streetlites (14)
60 - E200MMC (deep clean and try to fix the USB ports as they all have gum in them - 8 (go back to every 12+ 1 spare) 3 to be painted in 2019 livery
2/2A - ex-drifters (USB + new moquteee added) + (3 13 Plates)
3 streetlite to Deptford
3 to Washington for spares on the 4/28/29/25

Should solve most things, but the entire fleet needs a massive TLC, now would be the perfect time

Given the lengthy strike, and no doubt reduced passenger numbers, I wonder if GNE will actually need the Green Arrows back or indeed the ex First StreetLite?

(29 Oct 2023, 8:18 am)busmanT wrote Why would now be the perfect time?

I doubt that GNE will be able to afford to do anything!

They can use the time the vehicles aren't on the road, to tidy them up or do some cost-effective titivating. 

I'm assuming there will be volunteers willing to do that in addition to declining any increased pay award going forward. 
For the sake of the company and out of the goodness of their hearts.

At the very least, it could protect or enhance the book value of the buses should they be sold off.

(29 Oct 2023, 9:28 am)Andreos1 wrote They can use the time the vehicles aren't on the road, to tidy them up or do some cost-effective titivating. 

I'm assuming there will be volunteers willing to do that in addition to declining any increased pay award going forward. 
For the sake of the company and out of the goodness of their hearts.

At the very least, it could protect or enhance the book value of the buses should they be sold off.

Haha tidy up the fleet. All they did during this time was apply new logos. Half the fleet was still missing paint or branding. Half the nsa are still broken

(29 Oct 2023, 9:28 am)Andreos1 wrote They can use the time the vehicles aren't on the road, to tidy them up or do some cost-effective titivating. 

I'm assuming there will be volunteers willing to do that in addition to declining any increased pay award going forward. 
For the sake of the company and out of the goodness of their hearts.

At the very least, it could protect or enhance the book value of the buses should they be sold off.

Get some brownie points for a nice promotion though as clearly half the management aren't there based on merit / skill based on half the stuff done in the past 5 year.

(29 Oct 2023, 9:34 am)Aaron21 wrote Haha tidy up the fleet. All they did during this time was apply new logos. Half the fleet was still missing paint or branding. Half the nsa are still broken

NSA and displays have been getting fixed during the strikes. Riverside's were fixed during the first strike and Sunderland's and Washington's during the second strike. There are still a few outstanding issues at those depots but repairs are booked in with Hanover as they require new parts. Percy Main's, Saltmeadows, and some of the outstanding issues will be sorted out this week.

674 and 673 must have a big issue with NSA because all the rest of graphites are working even 679 after a long time with them not working

(06 Dec 2023, 4:06 pm)Graphite39A/39B/39 wrote 674 and 673 must have a big issue with NSA because all the rest of graphites are working even 679 after a long time with them not working

Given the state of them on Monday, repairs to the ceiling leaks should take priority over announcements.....

(06 Dec 2023, 4:11 pm)54APhotography wrote Given the state of them on Monday, repairs to the ceiling leaks should take priority over announcements.....

was it bad like

According to Bustimes, the only hybrids left in service is 6061 and 6065.

Can anyone confirm, if that's right?

(13 Dec 2023, 7:57 pm)Michael wrote According to Bustimes, the only hybrids left in service is 6061 and 6065.

Can anyone confirm, if that's right?

The last 2 Hybrids left in service at Consett tonight, 6061 and 6065 , interior lights ablaze and a withdrawn X lines hybrid in front of 6061

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(14 Dec 2023, 9:55 pm)Tiger5105 wrote The last 2 Hybrids left in service at Consett tonight, 6061 and 6065 , interior lights ablaze and a withdrawn X lines hybrid in front of 6061



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Thank you.

(07 Dec 2023, 9:40 pm)Graphite39A/39B/39 wrote was it bad like

Leaks were more like rivers. 675 the worst with water in the side display. Optare's have never been good in torrential rain to be fair..

When rest of the ex B9s/E400's enter service, will we see the last of the Omnidekka's withdrawn?

6064 has gone to EYMS and is expected to be numbered 817 according to EYMS enthusiast Facebook page.

(05 Jan 2024, 8:12 pm)Rapidsnap wrote 6064 has gone to EYMS and is expected to be numbered 817 according to EYMS enthusiast Facebook page.

That the one that went down there previously for conversion to straight diesel?

It seems that 6064 is the only one going to EYMS, the rest are going to Go North West according to latest fleetnews update on GNE website, also heading to GNW are the Volvo B5LH from Oxford.

It also confirms all open toppers (6900, 6997-9) have returned to their original registrations and withdrawn. Looks like it's the end of the Toon Tour and Santa Bus for 2024.

(08 Jan 2024, 1:14 am)Rapidsnap wrote It seems that 6064 is the only one going to EYMS, the rest are going to Go North West according to latest fleetnews update on GNE website, also heading to GNW are the Volvo B5LH from Oxford.

It also confirms all open toppers (6900, 6997-9) have returned to their original registrations and withdrawn. Looks like it's the end of the Toon Tour and Santa Bus for 2024.

they will probely get e400 converted into open tops and repaint them or more ex london germins 2 and cut the roof and and make new toon tours

(08 Jan 2024, 1:14 am)Rapidsnap wrote It also confirms all open toppers (6900, 6997-9) have returned to their original registrations and withdrawn. Looks like it's the end of the Toon Tour and Santa Bus for 2024.

Could maybe snap up the Scania E400s or the two B9TLs off the City Sightseeing Oxford tour as its getting new buses soon, assuming TT does make a return in 2024.

(08 Jan 2024, 2:46 pm)Jimmi wrote Could maybe snap up the Scania E400s or the two B9TLs off the City Sightseeing Oxford tour as its getting new buses soon, assuming TT does make a return in 2024.

aswell they will need them by spring so they can repaint them and try them out on testing and driver traing for TT

(08 Jan 2024, 1:14 am)Rapidsnap wrote It also confirms all open toppers (6900, 6997-9) have returned to their original registrations and withdrawn. 

How many seasons did the batch of euro 6 Presidents do here? Was it just 2 years?

Once again we get all the shit and GNW get all the decent buses.

So now we know what is replacing the hybrids on the 16, what is replacing them on the X5/X15?