(05 Feb 2020, 11:13 am)Dan wrote It’s quite a complicated one in that the operators have to reach an agreement with the local authority to accept tickets. Usually the daytime operator has to pay for the privilege, I understand.

For something like this, the evening contracted work supplements the daytime work, so it may be in the daytime operators’ interests to reach this agreement.

Good news is that ticket acceptance has been agreed now for the 11 and 19. Contracts yet to be awarded for the evening 41s.


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(10 Feb 2020, 12:05 am)Jordan2104 wrote Seen a gateshead central driver smoking while driving a 18A in walker this evening.
Gct dont have any complaint details and drivers arent bothered

(10 Feb 2020, 12:27 am)S830OFT wrote That's no suprise, although I have seen drivers from both LNER & Stagecoach do it on occasions, although they must think with the window or door being open it's legal...

(08 Feb 2020, 6:40 pm)Tom wrote According to a driver the 11 is replacing the 41 - unsure if its just evenings / Sunday’s but i’m guessing why it’s not been awarded.

40/41/42/42A have been won by CToG.

(22 Feb 2020, 11:36 am)Big O wrote Whats this new 335 to North Shields about?

(22 Feb 2020, 3:07 pm)park5354 wrote Extension of current 335 from Cobalt to North Shields, as a replacement for 42/42A, which is withdrawn N Shields-Wallsend.

(23 Feb 2020, 3:47 pm)Big O wrote Thanks for the swift reply. Are they going to require more buses for it?

(27 Feb 2020, 8:17 am)S830OFT wrote NX12FDJ - 592 (This is just a silver Renault Minibus usually found on Taxi Private Hires)

(28 Feb 2020, 10:34 am)Michael wrote PB1099280 SN
CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD
Director(s): MARK NELLIST
STONEGATE HOUSE, STONEYGATE LANE, GATESHEAD, NE10 0HJ
Increase at existing operating centre: 1 -2 NEST RD, GATESHEAD, NE10 0ES
New authorisation at this operating centre will be: 34 vehicle(s)
Transport Manager(s): SHAUN ASHLEY LANDLES
Undertaking to be removed: - Only limousines and novelty type vehicles with nine passenger seats or more and issued with a valid Certificate will be used under the PSV Operator’s licence.
. Attached to licence

(01 Mar 2020, 12:12 am)park5354 wrote 3 new buses arrived on Friday.

LN 20 OPK/OPL/OPM.

They are Mercedes with mellor bodywork, in battleship grey with red roof, and black skirt.

A fourth should arrive on Monday.

They should see service as soon as they have ticket Machines fitted.

(02 Mar 2020, 4:31 pm)GuyParkRoyal wrote LN20 OPO has also arrived.
 Central Taxis Gateshead LN20 OPO by Guy Park-Royal, on Flickr

ASX_Terranova wroteAre they normal stratas, pluses or ultras, what will they be used on









Should be for North Tyneside work from 22nd March, but are to used on anything until then to allow defects on current vehicles to be sorted.

(06 Mar 2020, 7:56 am)N1cholas wrote Does the H1 still pick up around 10 passengers a week or has it improved

(06 Mar 2020, 9:43 am)RM2186 wrote I would say it's closer to 100 these days. People have recognised it as a reliable alternative when the 9 has issues

(01 Mar 2020, 12:12 am)park5354 wrote 3 new buses arrived on Friday.

LN 20 OPK/OPL/OPM.

They are Mercedes with mellor bodywork, in battleship grey with red roof, and black skirt.

A fourth should arrive on Monday.

They should see service as soon as they have ticket Machines fitted.

(12 Mar 2020, 1:26 pm)Andreos1 wrote Followed MMC200 'OCM' up the A1 today. Presume its for GCT.

Seems to have plenty of speed behind it, but looked as though it was feeling the gusts of wind too!

(12 Mar 2020, 2:17 pm)Kuyoyo wrote As posted by one of GCT's drivers on 'North East Bus Enthusiasts' Facebook Group, YX20OCN and YX20OCM have arrived.

(02 Mar 2020, 6:52 pm)ASX_Terranova wrote Are they normal stratas, pluses or ultras, what will they be used on?