(19 Apr 2018, 6:45 pm)EL1TE wrote 4967 has been repaired. I saw it on a road test in Dunston heading towards Riverside Depot on Tuesday morning (around 07:45).

(19 Apr 2018, 7:20 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote Would a Return ticket only be valid to literally across the road from where I boarded earlier in the day? Would I be able to stay on for a couple of stops within the same area? Thanks.

(19 Apr 2018, 7:35 pm)Dan wrote Anywhere within that farestage, so it really depends where you're travelling to/from.

Shouldn't really be promoted, but it was discussed the other day on this forum about over-riding. Driver wouldn't really know where you were supposed to get off on a return ticket as it's scanned as you board - but obviously there is a revenue protection team and you may run into them, if you do travel outside of that farestage.

(19 Apr 2018, 8:39 pm)Boggle wrote Interestingly, most drivers are happy with scanning of return tickets, but a small number then ask you to hand over your ticket so that they can tear off the QR code.  Not sure if there is an official policy?

(19 Apr 2018, 7:35 pm)Dan wrote Anywhere within that farestage, so it really depends where you're travelling to/from.

Shouldn't really be promoted, but it was discussed the other day on this forum about over-riding. Driver wouldn't really know where you were supposed to get off on a return ticket as it's scanned as you board - but obviously there is a revenue protection team and you may run into them, if you do travel outside of that farestage.

(19 Apr 2018, 8:58 pm)Jamie M wrote None that you need to worry about if you're paying the correct amount...!

(19 Apr 2018, 7:35 pm)Dan wrote Anywhere within that farestage, so it really depends where you're travelling to/from.

Shouldn't really be promoted, but it was discussed the other day on this forum about over-riding. Driver wouldn't really know where you were supposed to get off on a return ticket as it's scanned as you board - but obviously there is a revenue protection team and you may run into them, if you do travel outside of that farestage.

(19 Apr 2018, 9:46 pm)mb134 wrote With regard over-riding, is there ever any leeway? 

I.e staying on one to two stops into the next fare stage?

(19 Apr 2018, 9:46 pm)mb134 wrote With regard over-riding, is there ever any leeway? 

I.e staying on one to two stops into the next fare stage?

(19 Apr 2018, 10:55 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote That was actually what my question was meant to be.

Anyone, maybe from GNE, know if there is any flexibility in this regard?

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That was actually what my question was meant to be.

Anyone, maybe from GNE, know if there is any flexibility in this regard?

To protect our revenue we:

operate a Penalty Fare Scheme which means that anyone who does not have a valid ticket for their journey will be liable to pay our standard fare.

(19 Apr 2018, 11:16 pm)Jamie M wrote https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/revenueprotection/



It wouldn't be a valid ticket if you crossed zones. Wouldn't want to chance it like.

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(20 Apr 2018, 1:04 am)mb134 wrote There's always been the standard revenue protection of "if you don't have a valid ticket", my question was more aimed at accidental over-riding of one or two stops. 

Tourists, people not sure of the route, etc may ask for a destination that is the end of a fare stage, but stay on for an extra couple of stops to where they actually intended to travel to. (Under the assumption that what they asked for covered the stop they intended to alight at).

(19 Apr 2018, 1:23 pm)Pulsar wrote 6117's new livery


50 years of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.

[img]Go North East 6117 by Pulsar Photos, on Flickr[/img]

(20 Apr 2018, 3:27 pm)omnicity4659 wrote 6041 is parked in Arriva Ashington depot minus a few seats.

(20 Apr 2018, 4:46 pm)Rapidsnap wrote I believe 6041 has been sold / donated to a charity and it's being converted into a Non-PSV role.

(19 Apr 2018, 7:11 pm)Dan wrote Was only ever off the road for a couple days.

(19 Apr 2018, 6:06 am)Michael wrote All of them should be going, that was the plan when the Gemini's arrived from London.

(20 Apr 2018, 11:28 pm)Panasonic44 wrote Just wondering if GNE would get Vanhool A330 Hydrogen bus for trial run. It could be good bus to replace other buses in the fleet. I think its time GNE invested more into all electric vehicles.

(20 Apr 2018, 11:28 pm)Panasonic44 wrote Just wondering if GNE would get Vanhool A330 Hydrogen bus for trial run. It could be good bus to replace other buses in the fleet. I think its time GNE invested more into all electric vehicles.

(21 Apr 2018, 7:39 am)Dan wrote I think the trial of the electric Yutong vehicle suggests the company are definitely interested in investing in this technology - I'd expect a press release early next week when the vehicle is returned - but there's a significantly higher cost for this type of bus than a standard diesel, and I think it's a bit of a risk given that the long-term reliability just cannot be predicted.

I was a huge fan of Stagecoach North East's gas buses when they were first launched, but living in Sunderland, I see/hear/quite regularly ride on them, and a lot of them are much rougher now, than they were when brand new. One wouldn't expect them to stay 'as new' forever, but the sound some of them make isn't the best, so I'm a little skeptical.

I had a ride of the Yutong yesterday and felt, from a passenger's perspective, the interior was dark and dingy, and felt quite clinical. Aside from the lack of legroom and rattly emergency exit door, I have no real problems with the interior of a Streetlite by comparison. They feel quite light and airy - the LED strip in the centre of the ceiling seems to provide more than enough lighting for the saloon.

The Yutong should be heading to Stagecoach North East next week after its trial at Go North East. Believe, after initial murmurs that the bus would be used in Sunderland to compare against the gas buses, it will now be used on the 100?

(21 Apr 2018, 7:39 am)Dan wrote I think the trial of the electric Yutong vehicle suggests the company are definitely interested in investing in this technology - I'd expect a press release early next week when the vehicle is returned - but there's a significantly higher cost for this type of bus than a standard diesel, and I think it's a bit of a risk given that the long-term reliability just cannot be predicted.

I was a huge fan of Stagecoach North East's gas buses when they were first launched, but living in Sunderland, I see/hear/quite regularly ride on them, and a lot of them are much rougher now, than they were when brand new. One wouldn't expect them to stay 'as new' forever, but the sound some of them make isn't the best, so I'm a little skeptical.

I had a ride of the Yutong yesterday and felt, from a passenger's perspective, the interior was dark and dingy, and felt quite clinical. Aside from the lack of legroom and rattly emergency exit door, I have no real problems with the interior of a Streetlite by comparison. They feel quite light and airy - the LED strip in the centre of the ceiling seems to provide more than enough lighting for the saloon.

The Yutong should be heading to Stagecoach North East next week after its trial at Go North East. Believe, after initial murmurs that the bus would be used in Sunderland to compare against the gas buses, it will now be used on the 100?

(21 Apr 2018, 8:59 am)Jamie M wrote Main problem with the streetlites is that they're uncomfortable, feel every bump. It's great they have all of these features and promoting eco-friendliness. The engine/gearbox is a lot smoother in the Euro 6 examples. The day a streetlite comes with seats/suspension with some give in them, we may well have a perfect bus!

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(21 Apr 2018, 8:59 am)Jamie M wrote Main problem with the streetlites is that they're uncomfortable, feel every bump. It's great they have all of these features and promoting eco-friendliness. The engine/gearbox is a lot smoother in the Euro 6 examples. The day a streetlite comes with seats/suspension with some give in them, we may well have a perfect bus!

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(21 Apr 2018, 7:39 am)Dan wrote I think the trial of the electric Yutong vehicle suggests the company are definitely interested in investing in this technology - I'd expect a press release early next week when the vehicle is returned - but there's a significantly higher cost for this type of bus than a standard diesel, and I think it's a bit of a risk given that the long-term reliability just cannot be predicted.

I was a huge fan of Stagecoach North East's gas buses when they were first launched, but living in Sunderland, I see/hear/quite regularly ride on them, and a lot of them are much rougher now, than they were when brand new. One wouldn't expect them to stay 'as new' forever, but the sound some of them make isn't the best, so I'm a little skeptical.

I had a ride of the Yutong yesterday and felt, from a passenger's perspective, the interior was dark and dingy, and felt quite clinical. Aside from the lack of legroom and rattly emergency exit door, I have no real problems with the interior of a Streetlite by comparison. They feel quite light and airy - the LED strip in the centre of the ceiling seems to provide more than enough lighting for the saloon.

The Yutong should be heading to Stagecoach North East next week after its trial at Go North East. Believe, after initial murmurs that the bus would be used in Sunderland to compare against the gas buses, it will now be used on the 100?