I have started a list of employee and work buses. I have got a good amount of routes so far and hopefully people here can assist in filling the list.



It is linked on Google Sheets purely because this thread would be never ending if I posted the tables here. I have split the routes into 4 categories.

Home - Workplace - Routes here specifically contracted work buses which generally have more stops and at least 1 stop is not a Park and Ride, Bus Station or Train Station.

Interchange - Workplace - Routes here are specifically contracted work buses which only call at a Park & Ride site, Bus Station or Train Station

Local Bus Services - Routes here are registered as a local bus route. Unless otherwise stated, all of the routes in this category should be able to be used by the public to make their a journey.

Internal Work Shuttle - This is for buses which don't pick up anywhere except the companies sites or just does a loop of the site if it is a large site. This can include park and rides just outside if it is part of a normal service.


Where the information is known, I have put the operator. If applicable and again, if known, the primary contractor is noted. The primary contractor being NETS, First Travel Solutions, Zeelo etc. The contractor, is the person to contact with regards to the service and and booking seats. The operator is purely put in for enthusiasts.




If anyone can fill any gaps, it would be greatly appreciated and hopefully this helps a few people who want to spot buses in obscure places and job seekers to spot where an unadvertised bus may run. That said, I take not responsibility for any wrong information and do not rely upon this list for a job or bus spotting, please do some of your own research as well. This is merely there to assist.




RULES:

There must be some evidence online that the service runs recently (so within the past few months) and believed to still run (Buses currently Covid suspended are not included. These can be included as/when these routes restart).

Any services must have a return run. No 'only to work' services. People must be able to return on the same service.
For local bus services, if the bus runs quite regularly, the primary use for the bus has to be for the workplaces. The route/route group should not be a normal bus providing local travel for local people but happens to pass through an industrial estate. That said, diversions at certain times to specifically to serve an industrial estate (for example) do count. Perhaps use some common sense on this.
Bus operator staff routes are not included. This includes home-depot and depot-depot routes. I say this because the lists would be endless.
Uni buses are also not included.


Here is the link, if anyone wants to see or help contribute.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14Dd7R3skLrvS4EiaAGuwBsQeY04j9WlzT2bgmCeaaZ4/edit?usp=sharing

Anyone know if GNE have any extra services on 78/8 etc for Ed Sherran concert? 


As I know SC Sunderland have put their guide out

6333 (NK67 GOC) is the new poppy bus and was out on the X21 this afternoon - https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalark...ed-public/

Have to say this is stunning and I like the fact that the companies corporate identity has also been included within it giving a more striking look.

Do the drivers need to turn them on, or is there just a massive issue with them I have been on 8 different ones none of them work, but they don't have any plugs either? Anyone know

Does anyone know which journeys the tour is on? I asked Arriva on Facebook and they just responded “unfortunately the sightseeing tour isn’t operating this year” although they are promoting it on Facebook

Would buses become more attractive to passengers, particularly car drivers, if the infrastructure was more tram-like? 

I'm thinking of a situation where the bus follows a main A-road directly into a town or city centre. 

Would it be better if existing stops were removed and new 'enhanced' stops were installed but at longer distances apart?

To my mind better, more substantial bus infrastructure and a quicker journey would certainly help make the bus a more attractive option. Although I can see that people with mobility issues may be disadvantaged as they would need to walk a bit further to get to the 'enhanced' stop. 

I'm wondering if the buses and fares along the route were kept exactly the same, if this infrastructure enhancement alone could encourage people to use the bus who would normally just drive both initially due to the investment and over the long term?

I’m interested to hear people’s thoughts why GNE has downgraded the 35 (now the Prince Bishops 20) over the years?

To me it was a flagship route which stood out against the competition from Stagecoach’s E1 E2 and E6.

I used to commute from South Shields to Sunderland everyday on the 35 and it was every 10 minutes, branded as the cross city Laser for commuters, and was marketed as a “Gold Standard” route using Citaros.

GNE replaced the Citaros with some Wrightbus horrors, ditched the Gold Standard service and then replaced the Laser 35 completely with the Prince Bishops 20. The frequency was decreased to every 15 minutes. 

To me it seems nonsensical. It annoyed me as an existing customer and the downgrades certainly wouldn’t attract new people to use the bus. Is there some logic that is escaping me?

Start of a fourm for all the times the Northern National Restoration Group do an open day 

A new open day is happening on the 28th of May. A part about what shall be happening 

SAVE THE DATE! DEPOT OPEN DAY 2022
The Northern National Restoration Group will open Philadelphia Depot to the local community and supporters this May!

The depot will be open from 12:30pm until 4:30pm, 28th May 2022, during your visit you will learn about what the NNRG does, how we do it, and our future plans.

You will be able to see our vehicles as well as NNRG Shed Vehicles and some special guest vehicles up close and personal as well as see what has been completed during the winter months.

 This will include getting up and close to 4681, 3814, and 5217 who have had works done to them since last year. The day will also include name in lights (your name on destination screens), bus running and much more! 

Today confirming on Facebook. The 500 group from Teesside will be taking RDC 106R & M223 SVN

The liveries which give me "desire" 

Xlines 
Toon Tour 
4
Tyne Valley 10
Durham Diamond 
Prince Bishops
Angel
Red Kite Ranger
CityRider
Drifter
East Durham Explorer
Green Arrow

Darlington have brought 4654 out of retirement, with another few apparently due to follow.

Was, according to a post on the Busesnortheast FB page, due to go onto 2s this afternoon however an issue with the destination equipment prevented this.