(29 May 2014, 3:17 pm)tyresmoke wrote Interesting to note in the latest N&P that an application has gone in for a licence now...

PB1129385 SN
SPIRIT BUSES LTD
Director(s): STEPHEN JAMES HURST.
EAST OAKTREE HOUSE, ROTHBURY , MORPETH NE65 7TL
Operating Centre: UNIT 3B, ROTHBURY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, ROTHBURY MORPETH NE65 7RZ
Authorisation:2 Vehicle(s).
Transport Manager(s): STEPHEN JAMES HURST

(17 Jun 2014, 10:44 am)eezypeazy wrote VOSA web site is indicating that Spirit Buses Ltd has been granted an operators' licence in the last few days. So perhaps we should be keeping an eye out for some service registrations and vehicle acquisitions. Earliest their services might start would be mid to late August, though, I suspect; but having missed the bulk of the summer, might they be better advised to hang fire until the spring?

(17 Jun 2014, 8:51 pm)jaimz13 wrote What service buses do they have

(17 Jun 2014, 8:54 pm)Tom wrote I believe it's going to be two darts.

(17 Jun 2014, 8:57 pm)jaimz13 wrote some good buses then thank god not more Solo lol is that all they got is darts

(17 Jun 2014, 9:01 pm)Dan wrote They haven't got anything yet.

See their Proposed Fleet..

(17 Jun 2014, 9:05 pm)aureolin wrote Step entrance mini bus? I've not seen one round here since GNE binned the Metroriders.

(17 Jun 2014, 9:06 pm)Dan wrote Compass has one!
Saw it the other day, but it wasn't on the 37/8X!

(17 Jun 2014, 9:07 pm)aureolin wrote Seriously? I hope that doesn't get used on Nexus work.

(17 Jun 2014, 9:05 pm)aureolin wrote Step entrance mini bus? I've not seen one round here since GNE binned the Metroriders.

(18 Jun 2014, 6:57 pm)davis wrote Hi guys, I am friends with Steve Hurst, director and owner of spirit buses. He is a former colleague of mine at Arriva but is no way linked to any companies now other than his own. His plans are for two dart type buses which are due to arrive in the coming weeks, but he doesn't want very many details released until he is ready. Steve is a wonderful guy who has invested a lot of money and time into this venture, a lifelong ambition and recently an obsession, and now it looks like his hard work is finally paying off. I am sure you all agree that we should wish him all the best and support him however we can. It can only be a good thing for fresh New talent coming into thia business.

(17 Jun 2014, 2:26 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote He may miss the majority of the summer punters, but will have the opportunity to get in on the Christmas shoppers heading to Tyneside, establish the service locally and by next spring, he will be ready to expand and start dipping his toes into the murky waters of passenger transport in Tyne & Wear.

(19 Jun 2014, 8:15 am)eezypeazy wrote "dangle his corporate tentacles", surely?

Good luck to Spirit Buses!

(20 Jun 2014, 4:51 pm)AdamY wrote 幸運 ! Spirit Buses

(20 Jun 2014, 4:52 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote Was that deliberate Japanese or a glitch? Googled it and it appears to be a four leaf clover!

(20 Jun 2014, 4:59 pm)AdamY wrote Deliberate. It's pronounced 'Ko-un' and it means 'Good luck'. The Kanji may be slightly wrong although I guess finding a four-leaf clover is good luck.

(20 Jun 2014, 5:01 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote 賢いシテ

Spirit Buses on Facebook wroteAnother millstone occurred today with the arrival of our first bus!
If you were in Rothbury today you may of seen her making her impressive entrance around lunchtime.
She was assisted on her long journy from the south by a piggyback from a low loader.
Currently still white she will spend the next few weeks being prepared and brought into our livery ready for services stating later this summer.
If you were one of the many who stopped for photos, we'd love to see them!

(18 Jun 2014, 7:47 am)Scott wrote Howard Snaith has a few, mainly Beavers.

(18 Jun 2014, 6:57 pm)davis wrote Hi guys, I am friends with Steve Hurst, director and owner of spirit buses. He is a former colleague of mine at Arriva but is no way linked to any companies now other than his own. His plans are for two dart type buses which are due to arrive in the coming weeks, but he doesn't want very many details released until he is ready. Steve is a wonderful guy who has invested a lot of money and time into this venture, a lifelong ambition and recently an obsession, and now it looks like his hard work is finally paying off. I am sure you all agree that we should wish him all the best and support him however we can. It can only be a good thing for fresh New talent coming into thia business.