(28 Aug 2014, 3:23 am)Andreos Constantopolous wrote Dunno if it is because it is still far too early, but I haven't got the foggiest


It has taken them a while, but they have got there in the end.
Sat there with the iPad and surfed away to my hearts content.
Quite fast, no lag and no dropping out.

On a different note, GNE have adverts/coupons for a £1.99 McDonalds meal on some of their tickets. I imagine more vehicles will see them introduced over the next week or so.
No idea how long the offer has been on, but haven't seen it mentioned on here previously.

The McDonalds thing is fairly recent (it's happened at some point this month). I know Stagecoach has had that deal for donkeys on and off, but GNE have always had something red on the back of their tickets.

(28 Aug 2014, 4:53 am)Dan wrote The McDonalds thing is fairly recent (it's happened at some point this month). I know Stagecoach has had that deal for donkeys on and off, but GNE have always had something red on the back of their tickets.

Trouble is, most if these McDonalds vouchers on tickets are not valid at places where there's a "drive thru", which is most of them.

(28 Aug 2014, 7:46 am)Greg in Weardale wrote Trouble is, most if these McDonalds vouchers on tickets are not valid at places where there's a "drive thru", which is most of them.

They are for Town Centre McDonald's, which as far as I am aware, don't have a drive thru

(28 Aug 2014, 7:46 am)Greg in Weardale wrote Trouble is, most if these McDonalds vouchers on tickets are not valid at places where there's a "drive thru", which is most of them.

I've never had any issues like. Never bothered reading the small print but I think the one at the Wheatsheaf in Sunderland is a drive thru and I use them there all the time.

(28 Aug 2014, 8:09 am)Dan wrote I've never had any issues like. Never bothered reading the small print but I think the one at the Wheatsheaf in Sunderland is a drive thru and I use them there all the time.

I have also used them at Dalton Park once or twice

(27 Aug 2014, 4:49 am)Dan wrote Yes, but we still need some at Deptford for services 99 and 238, until such a time comes whereby their loadings justify the use of a midi-sized vehicle.

Can't be that fussed as they gave away 547 to saltmeadows. 99 is coping ok with larger buses as I witnessed yesterday it was busy. I saw a solar on 238 at ryhope which begs the question how's that get round northlea at Seaham then I saw a solo nexus bus on 38 at lunchtime at tunstall bank est. bigger buses should be on the 38 not 238. Why this interworks is beyond me!!
Seeing a small 38 did remind me of the old 141 round TBE

(28 Aug 2014, 8:37 am)Acky81 wrote Can't be that fussed as they gave away 547 to saltmeadows. 99 is coping ok with larger buses as I witnessed yesterday it was busy. I saw a solar on 238 at ryhope which begs the question how's that get round northlea at Seaham then I saw a solo nexus bus on 38 at lunchtime at tunstall bank est. bigger buses should be on the 38 not 238. Why this interworks is beyond me!!
Seeing a small 38 did remind me of the old 141 round TBE

The 2 NEXUS solo's are allocated to the 38 during the day now... seems daft to me to

(28 Aug 2014, 8:40 am)Michael wrote The 2 NEXUS solo's are allocated to the 38 during the day now... seems daft to me to

Lost the plot GNE too small and wrong colour

(28 Aug 2014, 4:53 am)Dan wrote The McDonalds thing is fairly recent (it's happened at some point this month). I know Stagecoach has had that deal for donkeys on and off, but GNE have always had something red on the back of their tickets.

Arriva have been doing them for a while too, especially on buses in Darlington.

9120 on 10:03 - 8 at The Galleries heading to Sunderland now, for those interested.

(28 Aug 2014, 9:08 am)NEBCD Malarkey wrote 9120 on 10:03 - 8 at The Galleries heading to Sunderland now, for those interested.

I thought it was due to go back to evobus?, looks like GNE have a extension on it

No connectivity on 6051's wifi since I connected at Wrekenton, all the way to Deckham, by which time I'd gave up. Managed to connect fine, and accepted the terms when prompted. Tried to run a speed test which also reported network issues.

(28 Aug 2014, 8:58 am)Jimmi wrote Arriva have been doing them for a while too, especially on buses in Darlington.

Used to have dates on the ticket rolls but now I notice they state 6 weeks from the issue of the ticket itself. They tend to appear every now and again at our depot but doesn't seem to be any pattern to it?

(28 Aug 2014, 4:54 pm)tyresmoke wrote Used to have dates on the ticket rolls but now I notice they state 6 weeks from the issue of the ticket itself. They tend to appear every now and again at our depot but doesn't seem to be any pattern to it?

Aye, Maccy's divvint care about the dates though!

(28 Aug 2014, 4:54 pm)tyresmoke wrote Used to have dates on the ticket rolls but now I notice they state 6 weeks from the issue of the ticket itself. They tend to appear every now and again at our depot but doesn't seem to be any pattern to it?

10 weeks on the GNE one I have.
Didn't get one today.

(28 Aug 2014, 4:56 pm)Dan wrote Aye, Maccy's divvint care about the dates though!

I got some Vouchers in WH Smith in the MetroCentre for McDonalds, seems like there Vouchers are here there and everywhere. Only bought 2 Tins of Model Paint.

(28 Aug 2014, 5:42 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote I got some Vouchers in WH Smith in the MetroCentre for McDonalds, seems like there Vouchers are here there and everywhere. Only bought 2 Tins of Model Paint.

Suppose it is a good way to tout for business

(28 Aug 2014, 5:43 pm)marxistafozzski wrote Suppose it is a good way to tout for business

Boost Profits and make the Country Obese like the U.S more like.

(28 Aug 2014, 5:42 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote I got some Vouchers in WH Smith in the MetroCentre for McDonalds, seems like there Vouchers are here there and everywhere. Only bought 2 Tins of Model Paint.

I went there last week and I went on self service checkout because there was a massive queue for a normal till and it said take your voucher but it didn't give me one.

(28 Aug 2014, 5:45 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Boost Profits and make the Country Obese like the U.S more like.

Lol...I remember years ago a fat bloke and his missus were just before me in the queue, when asked what he wanted he answered "Supersize Big Mac" when asked what drink he wanted he simply said "Diet Coke"

(28 Aug 2014, 5:47 pm)marxistafozzski wrote Lol...I remember years ago a fat bloke and his missus were just before me in the queue, when asked what he wanted he answered "Supersize Big Mac" when asked what drink he wanted he simply said "Diet Coke"

You'd be surprised how often people ask for Diet Coke usually its big people who think its healthier than Coke when it isn't really much better, no idea how anyone can drink Diet Coke its vile.

(28 Aug 2014, 5:52 pm)Jimmi wrote You'd be surprised how often people ask for Diet Coke usually its big people who think its healthier than Coke when it isn't really much better, no idea how anyone can drink Diet Coke its vile.

The only coke I like is Cherry Coke, though I don't mind Diet Coke, I prefer Pepsi

(28 Aug 2014, 5:52 pm)Jimmi wrote You'd be surprised how often people ask for Diet Coke usually its big people who think its healthier than Coke when it isn't really much better, no idea how anyone can drink Diet Coke its vile.

Coke Zero is much better than Diet Coke. I prefer Pepsi Max.

(28 Aug 2014, 5:53 pm)marxistafozzski wrote The only coke I like is Cherry Coke, though I don't mind Diet Coke, I prefer Pepsi

Cherry Coke is my favourite, you'll often see me coming out of Poundworld with 3 tins of Cherry Coke.

(28 Aug 2014, 6:01 pm)Jimmi wrote Cherry Coke is my favourite, you'll often see me coming out of Poundworld with 3 tins of Cherry Coke.

Vanilla Coke for me, it's just Unreal, mind Cherry isn't far behind, and Diet/Zero simply doesn't tickle my taste buds.

(28 Aug 2014, 5:35 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote 10 weeks on the GNE one I have.
Didn't get one today.

Yeah, 10 weeks on the Stagecoach one I have too

(28 Aug 2014, 5:35 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote 10 weeks on the GNE one I have.
Didn't get one today.

Also 10 weeks on the Arriva ticket I got on the 8 this afternoon.

Does anybody know which stand the X7/X10 stops at going to Middlesbrough from Stockton?, connectteesvalley Stockton map dated July 2014 says stand 1 with the map not saying which stand the X7/X10 from Stockton northbound, X7 timetable says stand 17. I know theres been a right old shuffle with the bus stands.

(28 Aug 2014, 7:07 pm)cbma06 wrote Does anybody know which stand the X7/X10 stops at going to Middlesbrough from Stockton?, connectteesvalley Stockton map dated July 2014 says stand 1 with the map not saying which stand the X7/X10 from Stockton northbound, X7 timetable says stand 17. I know theres been a right old shuffle with the bus stands.

Towards Middlesbrough: Church Road stand 1
Towards Newcastle/Sunderland: Stand 16 (outside McColls)

(28 Aug 2014, 7:12 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Towards Middlesbrough: Church Road stand 1
Towards Newcastle/Sunderland: Stand 16 (outside McColls)

Cheers Kuyoyo