Compass Community Transport
Compass Community Transport
(16 Jun 2014, 7:51 pm)BJ10VUS Maybe a nice Renault taxi?
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Exterior shot of Gateshead Central Taxis' L30OJB, Renault by danielgrahamm, on Flickr![[Image: 8501480674_1423460992.jpg]](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8107/8501480674_1423460992.jpg)
Exterior shot of Gateshead Central Taxis' NA59 MPX, Renault Master by danielgrahamm, on Flickr
(16 Jun 2014, 7:51 pm)BJ10VUS Maybe a nice Renault taxi?
Exterior shot of Gateshead Central Taxis' L30OJB, Renault by danielgrahamm, on FlickrExterior shot of Gateshead Central Taxis' NA59 MPX, Renault Master by danielgrahamm, on Flickr
I'd love to be proven wrong here, but I really think that GCT have taken on more than they can chew. Worryingly, if they can't and a bailout is required, I can't see the operators that have missed out, and are capable of delivery, wanting to do it for as low as the original bid...
Is capacity classed as seated or as seat+stand? Can't see the pensioners who use these services be willing to stand.
(16 Jun 2014, 9:08 pm)AIG20 I remember when Stagecoach used van-sized "Mercedes-Benz 709D's" on many services, like the 10/11 in South Shields.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photog...7873647330
Image owned by Gary James Mitchelhill.
Unfortunately, it will be something that the 515/558 passengers will have to get used to.
(16 Jun 2014, 9:08 pm)AIG20 I remember when Stagecoach used van-sized "Mercedes-Benz 709D's" on many services, like the 10/11 in South Shields.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photog...7873647330
Image owned by Gary James Mitchelhill.
Unfortunately, it will be something that the 515/558 passengers will have to get used to.
(16 Jun 2014, 9:13 pm)aureolin I'd love to be proven wrong here, but I really think that GCT have taken on more than they can chew. Worryingly, if they can't and a bailout is required, I can't see the operators that have missed out, and are capable of delivery, wanting to do it for as low as the original bid...
Is capacity classed as seated or as seat+stand? Can't see the pensioners who use these services be willing to stand.
(16 Jun 2014, 9:13 pm)aureolin I'd love to be proven wrong here, but I really think that GCT have taken on more than they can chew. Worryingly, if they can't and a bailout is required, I can't see the operators that have missed out, and are capable of delivery, wanting to do it for as low as the original bid...
Is capacity classed as seated or as seat+stand? Can't see the pensioners who use these services be willing to stand.
PB1074031/4 - COMPASS COMMUNITY TRANSPORT LTD T/A COMPASS COMMUNITY TRANSPORT, UNITS 11 - 12, SANDMERE ROAD, LEECHMERE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, SUNDERLAND, SR2 9TP
Variation Accepted: Operating between Riverside park, South Hylton and Pennywell Road, Pennywell given service number 8X effective from 04-Aug-2014. To amend Timetable.
(18 Jun 2014, 9:24 pm)Dan I suspect this regular allocation has led to 38C no longer being allocated a Cadet, as the Solo previously found on service 79 is on service 38C tonight.
(18 Jun 2014, 9:24 pm)Dan I suspect this regular allocation has led to 38C no longer being allocated a Cadet, as the Solo previously found on service 79 is on service 38C tonight.
PB1074031/11 - COMPASS COMMUNITY TRANSPORT LTD T/A COMPASS COMMUNITY TRANSPORT, UNITS 11 - 12, SANDMERE ROAD, LEECHMERE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, SUNDERLAND, SR2 9TP
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between PARK LANE INTERCHANGE and TUNSTALL BANK ESTATE, RYEHOPE SUNDERLAND given service number 38C effective from 26-Jul-2014.
Haven't noticed it before, but when driving through Shiney Row yesterday - I followed the Bluebird for a short while.
It looks like it has some accident damage to the rear.
Some operators would buy a replacement panel, some may bodge it with filler - the bluebird was 'repaired' with what look like half a roll of gaffer tape.
It was spouting out some horrible fumes/smells too.
(22 Jun 2014, 9:27 am)Andreos Constantopolous Haven't noticed it before, but when driving through Shiney Row yesterday - I followed the Bluebird for a short while.
It looks like it has some accident damage to the rear.
Some operators would buy a replacement panel, some may bodge it with filler - the bluebird was 'repaired' with what look like half a roll of gaffer tape.
It was spouting out some horrible fumes/smells too.
(22 Jun 2014, 9:27 am)Andreos Constantopolous Haven't noticed it before, but when driving through Shiney Row yesterday - I followed the Bluebird for a short while.
It looks like it has some accident damage to the rear.
Some operators would buy a replacement panel, some may bodge it with filler - the bluebird was 'repaired' with what look like half a roll of gaffer tape.
It was spouting out some horrible fumes/smells too.
(26 Jun 2014, 4:59 pm)NEBCD Malarkey Just been on one of them on 37 back from Doxford International to The Galleries, Ribs/Stomach and Lower Back are Bloody Killing after the amount of Pot Holes that thing went over at Speed, Worst Bus if you can even call it a Bus, that I have ever been on in my Life.
It goes a bit like this, Brummmmmm Brummmmmm - Crunch into a Pot Hole - Brummmmmm Brummmmmm - Crunch into a Pot Hole - Brummmmmm Brummmmmm approximately every 10 to 15 Seconds.
(26 Jun 2014, 4:59 pm)NEBCD Malarkey Just been on one of them on 37 back from Doxford International to The Galleries, Ribs/Stomach and Lower Back are Bloody Killing after the amount of Pot Holes that thing went over at Speed, Worst Bus if you can even call it a Bus, that I have ever been on in my Life.
It goes a bit like this, Brummmmmm Brummmmmm - Crunch into a Pot Hole - Brummmmmm Brummmmmm - Crunch into a Pot Hole - Brummmmmm Brummmmmm approximately every 10 to 15 Seconds.
(26 Jun 2014, 5:08 pm)Dan #BusNoisesOnNEB
#hashtagsonNEB
Regarding the damaged rear, that's YX09EUD rather than the new one they gained earlier this year.
(26 Jun 2014, 5:08 pm)Dan #BusNoisesOnNEB
#hashtagsonNEB
Regarding the damaged rear, that's YX09EUD rather than the new one they gained earlier this year.
(26 Jun 2014, 5:13 pm)NEBCD Malarkey Hahaha Dan you of all people should know what I am on about in regards to the Noises on those things make, when you have been on the 8X.
#BusNoisesOnNEB
#hashtagsonNEB
(26 Jun 2014, 5:13 pm)NEBCD Malarkey Hahaha Dan you of all people should know what I am on about in regards to the Noises on those things make, when you have been on the 8X.
#BusNoisesOnNEB
#hashtagsonNEB
Mercedes Sprinter WJ02KNN is currently near Blaydon. Not sure if I've mentioned this one as being a part of the fleet before or not!
EDIT: I think I did, but didn't bother researching anything about the vehicle. Looks like it used to be owned/leased by Torbay Council.
