(03 Oct 2019, 4:30 pm)GuyParkRoyal wrote

6100 has parked at Volvo Bus and Truck a few days ago waiting repair.

(03 Oct 2019, 6:44 pm)Malarkey wrote Just out of curiosity why did go north east not go with the cameras in the drivers cab instead of wing mirrors on the new E200's?

I remember seeing on Twitter that MG said it was down to the cost. I'd imagine it would be considerably more expensive to install the cameras than just mirrors (although the BOM cost is probably not that much, but the development cost must have been quite high)

(03 Oct 2019, 8:35 pm)Michael wrote Just read on Twitter that the new E200's have coat/bag hangers... interesting move, what does people think of this idea?, i think its daft, its just not needed in my opinion.... does anyone else in the UK offer this perk?


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Our @ADLbus Enviro 200
@coachandbusuk
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✅ Euro 6 engine
✅ Comfy seats with phone holder, USBs, bell pushes + coat/bag hooks
✅ Media tables with inductive charging pads
✅ Next stop A/V
✅ Wood floors and tonal panelling
✅ Illuminated front logo + ‘cant rail’ strips
& more!??

I think they would be a good idea if they were as useful as they sound! In reality it's just a small hook on the back of the seat in front, so you might as well just have it on your lap by the time it hangs!

The coat/bag hooks are a standard feature on the Kiel Ligeiro, can be found on Mellor Stratas. They're just 2 plastic hooks mounted inbetween the double seat and can rotate to bring it out further to put a larger bag on etc. They're probably rather easy to snap off, if they're the same ones on these E200MMCs.

Photo from on board Mellor Strata LT68 AOB at Reays Coaches, Cumbria

(03 Oct 2019, 9:07 pm)cainebj wrote

The coat/bag hooks are a standard feature on the Kiel Ligeiro, can be found on Mellor Stratas. They're just 2 plastic hooks mounted inbetween the double seat and can rotate to bring it out further to put a larger bag on etc. They're probably rather easy to snap off, if they're the same ones on these E200MMCs.

Photo from on board Mellor Strata LT68 AOB at Reays Coaches, Cumbria

Can't see why a service like the 97 would have them to be fair.

It's not as if punters are going to be sitting a good while on them.

On a longer distance service - aye, I can see the benefits of the feature.

Style over substance me thinks.

(03 Oct 2019, 9:07 pm)cainebj wrote

The coat/bag hooks are a standard feature on the Kiel Ligeiro, can be found on Mellor Stratas. They're just 2 plastic hooks mounted inbetween the double seat and can rotate to bring it out further to put a larger bag on etc. They're probably rather easy to snap off, if they're the same ones on these E200MMCs.

Photo from on board Mellor Strata LT68 AOB at Reays Coaches, Cumbria

I believe the hook they're referring to is the small hook that you can see underneath the stop button.

https://twitter.com/MartijnGNE/status/1166372571207622658/photo/2

(04 Oct 2019, 6:35 pm)citaro5284 wrote Reported on East Yorkshire Enthusiasts fb page is that EY 795 is transferring to GNE

(05 Oct 2019, 9:35 am)misfit wrote 5490/5492 and one other (NK69 FBL) outside Saltmeadows at 0740

https://twitter.com/gonortheast/status/1180139628952739840?s=19

Several 'recognised colleges' have reached an agreement so that their id is accepted.

Guessing that means school 6th forms and smaller colleges haven't reached agreement and passports are still required to travel for the cheaper fare...

(05 Oct 2019, 1:10 pm)Andreos1 wrote

https://twitter.com/gonortheast/status/1180139628952739840?s=19

Several 'recognised colleges' have reached an agreement so that their id is accepted.

Guessing that means school 6th forms and smaller colleges haven't reached agreement and passports are still required to travel for the cheaper fare...

Or the layout of the ID cards of those school 6th forms and smaller colleges don't meet the criteria GNE are looking for - my 6th form ID card didn't have my date of birth printed on. 

(05 Oct 2019, 1:27 pm)S813 FVK wrote

Or the layout of the ID cards of those school 6th forms and smaller colleges don't meet the criteria GNE are looking for - my 6th form ID card didn't have my date of birth printed on. 

Quite possibly.

Not sure it is up to those other colleges or 6th forms to adapt their id to suit the bus operators demands though.

I've got no recollection whether my college even had the need for id, never mind whether it had a dob on.

Living in T&W at the time, the TeenTravel ticket was go to option and one that the PTE really pushed. The flexibility to purchase one, two or three zone tickets and being able to use a wide range of operators, meant it was a no-brainer for me and many others.

I wonder if that push is something Nexus could step up, for those living and studying in T&W.

Priced attractively and marketed correctly, I certainly think it would help students overcome the id concerns.

(05 Oct 2019, 9:41 am)Michael wrote These are ones which have arrived so far:

5489 (NK69 FBA)
5490 (NK69 FBB)
5492 (NK69 FBD)
5494 (NK69 FBF)
5495 (NK69 FBG)

5497 is NK69 FBL according to the GNE official fleet list


Did 5490/92 have branding?, because looking at the buses tax: 5490 (NK69 FBB), 5492 (NK69 FBD) both now have road tax


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When the E200's enter service, they'll probables replace the Versa's at Riverside but i do wonder if they'll end up on the Loop, so then Riverside is cleared of Scania's and Depot standardisation has taking place.

(05 Oct 2019, 5:52 pm)Rapidsnap wrote With regards to the E200MMCs, I take it only select vehicles are going to have illuminated fleetnames.

(04 Oct 2019, 6:35 pm)citaro5284 wrote Reported on East Yorkshire Enthusiasts fb page is that EY 795 is transferring to GNE

Think the plan was going to be something like a four-way swap with EYMS (for the Red Kite B9s?). Unsure how that plan is materialising with the uncertainty/delay of the Streetdeck now.

(06 Oct 2019, 8:03 am)RBZ 5459 wrote

Think the plan was going to be a four-way swap with EYMS (for the Red Kite B9s?). Unsure how that plan is materialising with the uncertainty/delay of the Streetdeck now.

(06 Oct 2019, 8:06 am)cbma06 wrote I thought the red kites B9’s were going on the 93/94?


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Has there been confirmation of that?

(06 Oct 2019, 8:15 am)S813 FVK wrote I think it is the Toon Link B9s that are going on the 93/94. Mr G mentioned it in one of the Facebook groups a few weeks ago.

(06 Oct 2019, 8:03 am)RBZ 5459 wrote

Think the plan was going to be something like a four-way swap with EYMS (for the Red Kite B9s?). Unsure how that plan is materialising with the uncertainty/delay of the Streetdeck now.

(04 Oct 2019, 6:35 pm)citaro5284 wrote Reported on East Yorkshire Enthusiasts fb page is that EY 795 is transferring to GNE