(20 Dec 2021, 2:14 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote You have quoted me, but not actually said anything?

As both a bus enthusiast and bus user, I like to see changes to services. I don't think keeping everything completely the same is the best. Yes, keep established and well used services 22, 39/40, 62/63, but also create new services like a 64, 73 instead of 87 with some changes, run the 74. Day Riders are not always the best option, or even needed if only really using GNE, Day Rider Plus exploits some extra money for still using just Stagecoach. Buses just blend into the background when nothing about them changes, and the companies need to attract new passengers. After 26 years of so, I eventually gave up on Stagecoach and no matter what they do, they have lost my custom forever.

(21 Dec 2021, 6:05 pm)MurdnunoC wrote What did Stagecoach do that was so dastardly and heinous that they lost your custom forever?

(21 Dec 2021, 6:15 pm)Thomas12 wrote Must be something beyond scandalous considering they’d rather use services which run a few times a day or less!!

(21 Dec 2021, 6:05 pm)MurdnunoC wrote What did Stagecoach do that was so dastardly and heinous that they lost your custom forever?

(20 Dec 2021, 2:14 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote You have quoted me, but not actually said anything?

As both a bus enthusiast and bus user, I like to see changes to services. I don't think keeping everything completely the same is the best. Yes, keep established and well used services 22, 39/40, 62/63, but also create new services like a 64, 73 instead of 87 with some changes, run the 74. Day Riders are not always the best option, or even needed if only really using GNE, Day Rider Plus exploits some extra money for still using just Stagecoach. Buses just blend into the background when nothing about them changes, and the companies need to attract new passengers. After 26 years of so, I eventually gave up on Stagecoach and no matter what they do, they have lost my custom forever.

(21 Dec 2021, 6:39 pm)MurdnunoC wrote  
Not to mention the distances involved in walking when they consider their local services to be the 33/33a, 42a, 74, Q3 and 'X84/85 as mentioned in a post elsewhere on tbe forum

(22 Jan 2022, 12:30 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote Peugeot Boxer BD63EUW tracking as Mercedes Sprinter Cityline 932 was on the 808 yesterday. No sign of the 808 this morning, anyone know anything?

(22 Jan 2022, 1:03 pm)omnicity4659 wrote The 808 hasn't tracked on a Saturday since the 8th, it may just be that they're using a minibus of some sort instead of a bus.

(25 Feb 2022, 9:06 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote Could the 808 be extended to merge with the 185 Haltwhistle to Birdoswald Roman Fort service? This could reduce the cost for Northumberland Council and introduce new links.

(25 Feb 2022, 9:37 pm)peter wrote The 185? That's ridiculous - it's almost an hour journey from Otterburn to Haltwhistle/Birdoswald and they run at different times of day. No cost reduction there and hardly enough passengers to justify it.

(25 Feb 2022, 10:08 pm)ASX_Terranova wrote If you were forced to legally merge it with another service maybe the GNE 680 as it also serves bellingham, otherwise just leave it.

EDIT: Ironically they're both due at 10:10 at Bellingham Parkside Place

(26 Feb 2022, 11:37 am)Train8261 wrote Bustimes.org

M71 Cancellation 27th March

(26 Feb 2022, 1:16 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote As I said on 28th January, a few posts above. Read, then post. Forums work better with a read and respond approach rather than post, post, post of the same information. M71 is merging with the 42A to form the 342, as discussed already. The M71 was cancelled weeks ago, hence my post being 28th January.

(26 Feb 2022, 4:42 pm)ifm001 wrote With respect though, your post just states "M71 cancelled"

The other member has confirmed the cancellation date, therefore, a legitimate post

(29 Jun 2022, 5:41 pm)TEN 6083 wrote Phoenix Coaches RE22 ETR by kieron mathews, on Flickr

a new arrival in the fleet is Iveco Daily / Illesbus i-City Max RE22 ETR

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(19 Aug 2022, 2:25 pm)Jimmi wrote Phoenix have won the contract for service 434/448 from September.

Info from Cllr Alex Wallace - Sleekburn Ward's Facebook page:
A new timetable will come in from September 4th for the 434 service which will be run by Phoenix. There are no additional buses but following the withdrawal of Go North East I am pleased we have been able to attract another provider. There are some changes in times to fall in with the changes made by Bedlington Academy. There will be a small change to young persons fares ranging from 60p to £1.30 and OAP/Disabled concession will be valid even on those starting before 09.00 Monday-Friday. The buses will use Ashington bus station both ways. Hope that helps those who use the service.
A funding bid has been made to the North of Tyne Authority for a 1 hour service on this route to service the re-opening of the rail link. We are very hopeful of this being successful and I will keep everyone informed if we do get the funding.

Timetable (Saturday times are the same as M-F):

(19 Aug 2022, 6:07 pm)Andreos1 wrote No idea how accurate this quote is. But interesting nonetheless.
Sounds like they've sacked this one off.

(19 Aug 2022, 7:43 pm)Dan wrote Go North East lost the contract, they did not sack it off.


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(19 Aug 2022, 9:58 pm)Andreos1 wrote I had a feeling that would be the case.

Interesting that the councilor had that perception though. If he does, imagine the paying passengers? Where's the rurmour come from?