(08 Feb 2016, 5:48 pm)GX03 SVC wrote The driver gave you the registrations? Can only assume those as 1760, 1769 and 1791 off the top of my head.


Oh shut up. Had enough of your sarcastic replies to not just me but others.

(09 Feb 2016, 8:18 pm)Michael wrote Someones post on Arriva's Facebook:

Would you be adding tables to your buses with seats both sides face the table, with WiFi and power sockets with USB,aim for people to do homework and learn new things, maybe, built in computer with full internet to share with everyone on same table, and better seats more like a sofa seat more relaxed area. This could be the new way of learning after school or college or university or even work. Maybe buses could have latest job news and what happening in your area, anything is worth a try for getting more people use buses.


I like the idea but its way to much for the company to provide.

(10 Feb 2016, 3:38 pm)Jimmi wrote For some bizarre reason, Darlington's standard liveried Pulsar 1507 is displaying Sapphire on the next stop announcement screen right now on service 5A to Bishop Auckland.

(10 Feb 2016, 8:46 pm)Stuartphin1639 wrote Hey jimmi did you see a 5A was running 35 minutes late today?

(10 Feb 2016, 8:50 pm)Jimmi wrote No, there was one showing on the live map as running over 15 minutes late though. The one I got home from Darlington was only a few minutes late leaving Darlington although it was then 10 or so minutes late once we'd got down North Road.

How did it end up running 35 minutes late like? Wasn't a result of all those flaming roadworks in Bishop Auckland was it?

(11 Feb 2016, 8:22 am)GX03 SVC wrote (Not my photo, it's been sent to me.) 

First 3 VLA's have been refurbished to MAX specification.

(11 Feb 2016, 8:35 am)aliance wrote they look good hopefully should be moving to whatever depot they are destined for

(11 Feb 2016, 8:39 am)GX03 SVC wrote Not yet, they've just been repainted. They'll have to have Hanover equipment fitted and new seats before they go anywhere.

(11 Feb 2016, 12:41 pm)NK05 GWZ wrote Does anyone know what these are for?

(11 Feb 2016, 9:11 am)aliance wrote well atleast they are nearly ready and I see there on of he temsa's that will be at redcar very soon

(11 Feb 2016, 1:31 pm)jaimzm wrote They are Volvo B7TLs ALX 400

(11 Feb 2016, 3:09 pm)NK05 GWZ wrote I meant what route....

(11 Feb 2016, 3:57 pm)R852 PRG wrote Don't quote me on it, but I remember reading that the 46 by Belmont is going to MAX specification. Unsure if this was confirmation or speculation.

(11 Feb 2016, 8:22 pm)Michael wrote Arriva North East

Service update: unfortunately we have again suffered a broken window in the birchington Avenue area of grangetown. Regrettably we are suspending our 64a from that area..the service will terminate at whale hill roundabout for the rest if this evening.we shall review the situation tomorrow to decide if we will reinstate the service.we apologise for the inconvenience.

(11 Feb 2016, 8:36 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote Shocking how,will commuters get home

(11 Feb 2016, 8:36 pm)biglugs@yahoo.com wrote Shocking how,will commuters get home

(11 Feb 2016, 8:57 pm)Adrian wrote Health and Safety of workers always takes priority over production. If the company have concerns over that, then they've done the right thing.

(11 Feb 2016, 9:10 pm)DanPicken wrote The buses around mine have had to be taken off Inverness Road because they couldn't get around on an evening, they're running for now however last Saturday the 88 driver said the shouldn't be coming around and last night coming home from school on the 18, the 88 seemed to of got stuck as someone wouldn't move their car but they gave in and the 88 reversed a little bit so the car could move

(11 Feb 2016, 10:47 pm)BusLoverMum wrote There's a plonker with a big merc who often parks it right in the way of the 22, as it comes round the corner near the school at pick up time. You'd think he didn't like his car, or something.

Not long after we moved to the village, the 22 through that estate ended up being suspended after 6pm because of constant vandalism. Annoying for people who did use it, I'm sure, but you can't expect someone to drive a bus with such a high risk of having a brick coming flying through the window and hurting either them, or their passengers.