(30 Jan 2017, 6:44 pm)BUSFAN wrote Any idea if the two former WMS Solos will be moving on

(30 Jan 2017, 6:50 pm)Tom wrote I'm not sure, but maybe not as they are keeping the 84/84A and 359 which they are normally allocated to.

(09 Mar 2017, 10:57 pm)Jimmi wrote Optare Solo's KX53SCZ, MX57CBF, NJ11EXJ and A20OJD plus the two MPD's and Mercedes mini coach A16PHX are currently listed as being for sale on ebay.

(05 Mar 2018, 6:44 pm)Tom wrote Looks like Phoenix are running the 808 from the 13th march

(06 Mar 2018, 11:15 am)BJ10VUS wrote I've pulled this from Vosa, but it seems to be missing a few details for the service. Interesting that it isn't covered by subsidies when it wasn't making a profit?

Registration number: PB1126436/11
Licence Number: PB1126436
Variation number: 0
Status: New
Service number: 808
Service type:
Start point:
Finish point:
Via:
Date received: 05 Mar 2018
Effective date: 13 Mar 2018
End date:
Supported by subsidies?: No
Local authorities covered by route:
TAOs covered by route:

(09 Mar 2018, 12:33 am)Jimmi wrote The registration now has the details added.

Registration number PB1126436/11
Licence Number PB1126436
Variation number 0
Status New
Service number. 808
Service type Normal Stopping
Start point Percy Arms, Otterburn
Finish point St Thomas Street, Newcastle
Via
Date received 05 Mar 2018
Effective date 13 Mar 2018
End date
Supported by subsidies? In Part
Local authorities covered by route Nexus (Tyne & Wear)
Northumberland County Council
TAOs covered by route North East of England

(09 Mar 2018, 2:33 am)Jimmi wrote Timetable can be found here:  https://www.nexus.org.uk/sites/default/files/documents/bus/808-PHO-180318.pdf

Some more info I found somewhere on Facebook:
Four tenders were received for the 808 service.
The successful operator will be Phoenix Taxis who are based in Blyth
They will use 22 seater coaches that have 2014/15 plates
The service will leave Otterburn at 07:00 (five minutes earlier than the present service)
The ticket cost will increase for a single ticket from present figure of £3.80 to £4.50 and for a return from £6.50 to £7.60. However I am advised it is likely there will be a weekly ticket available that should reduce costs.
Phoenix Taxis will start the service from 19 March hence no gap in the service.

(09 Mar 2018, 5:55 pm)Tom wrote No wonder PCL weren’t making much money - £3.80 single is very cheap for the distance. £4.50 is still pretty good mind.

(09 Mar 2018, 2:33 am)Jimmi wrote Timetable can be found here:  https://www.nexus.org.uk/sites/default/files/documents/bus/808-PHO-180318.pdf

(21 Apr 2018, 11:23 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote What is the Single fare on the 808 between Kenton Bank Foot and Newcastle St Thomas Street?

(22 Apr 2018, 7:48 am)S830OFT wrote I don't think it stops there as when PCL had it the first stop was Ponteland.

(07 Sep 2018, 10:01 am)GuyParkRoyal wrote Optare Solo's 905 & 907 are for sale on ebay.

(05 Dec 2018, 2:00 pm)RBZ 5459 wrote An interestingly random timetable that has appeared on Nexus site: PB1: Ashington - Cramlington - Newcastle on Boxing Day
Haven't seen or can find any reference to it on VOSA, nor does it really fit in with gaps in boxing day services. Random...