(05 Jul 2016, 8:11 am)Designline wrote so it is those ones that are going to phoenix, I think from now on I will find alternative sources for finding information

(05 Jul 2016, 12:42 pm)Jimmi wrote Would have been shocked if GO59WMS left the Weardale fleet considering it has just been repainted into their standard livery within the last few weeks.

(09 Jul 2016, 9:03 pm)Tom wrote Phoenix have their new E200 out on the 17 tonight very nice bus but the number is on the left! Hopefully they get it sorted

(21 Jul 2016, 6:19 am)jaimzm wrote yesterday their was ex weardale Optare solo still in weardale colours it was route learning on service 84 in newcastle

(21 Jul 2016, 9:26 am)S813 FVK wrote https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebp2/28356370871/in/dateposted/

Its purchase was mentioned a few days ago

(23 Jul 2016, 7:26 am)jaimzm wrote Is it this Sunday phoenix take over them routes

(23 Jul 2016, 8:45 am)South Tyne Lad wrote Yes

(25 Jul 2016, 9:40 am)Jimmi wrote Looks like the Bluebird's have arrived, or at least one has - SJ16 BGZ, operating the 10:40 84 from the MetroCentre.

EDIT: the other 84/84A is ex Weardale Solo MX07 JNZ.

(25 Jul 2016, 3:06 pm)Tom wrote KV02URX is on the 335 just leaving FLE now to Hadrian Park

(25 Jul 2016, 4:10 pm)Jimmi wrote I had a ride on that earlier, was surprised to see that appear. Also rode the new Bluebird on the 84 this morning.

Today's allocations that I saw:

59/359: MX07JNJ
84/84A: SJ16BGZ, MX07JNZ
333: LX06FBB
335 KV02URX, NJ11EXJ
M71: LX06FBC
W1: YX11HNV
W1A: YJ59NND
W2: SJ16BGY
W3: KY63VTG

(25 Jul 2016, 4:23 pm)Tom wrote I'm guessing the other Bluebird was on the K2 then?

Is it just me or are the destination blinds dodgy on the Phoenix buses the writing looks to be squashed up on one side

(25 Jul 2016, 4:36 pm)Jimmi wrote Oops, missed the K2 out. Yep Bluebird SJ16BGX was on the K2.

Yeah, the destination set up does look peculiar.

There was a Cock up somewhere this morning with the 84/84A, the first journey to the MetroCentre didn't run as somehow Phoenix seemed to be under the impression that the first run was the 10:40 from the MetroCentre. I know full well that the first run to the MetroCentre didn't operate as a woman got on the 10:40 departure and mentioned it about a HUNDRED TIMES!

(25 Jul 2016, 8:45 pm)Jimmi wrote Some photos of most of the allocations to Phoenix's services today can be seen here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/127079988@N02/albums/72157671457511966

(25 Jul 2016, 4:23 pm)Tom wrote I'm guessing the other Bluebird was on the K2 then?

Is it just me or are the destination blinds dodgy on the Phoenix buses the writing looks to be squashed up on one side

(26 Jul 2016, 8:28 am)Charles41 wrote Good photos, my favorite is the Enviro with the clock tower in the background.

Is that a Phoenix Ford Transit behind the bus stop in the photo?

Charles

(26 Jul 2016, 8:28 am)Charles41 wrote Good photos, my favorite is the Enviro with the clock tower in the background.

Is that a Phoenix Ford Transit behind the bus stop in the photo?

Charles

(29 Jul 2016, 8:13 pm)dannygee wrote Why since phoenix took the extra work the destinations are the oppisite way round. As in number being on right.
On the 359/59 the number is not displayed on the back either.

Also most the drivers ive seen have had headphones in and most not in same uniform. This looks really unprofessional plus the headphones could distract them. I know the traffic comissioner doesnt allow bus drivers with headphones in.

(29 Jul 2016, 8:20 pm)Tom wrote Yeah the service has been very poor by Phoenix which is unexpected as they used to be decent on the night time 17. The darts they have got are a disgrace I've never heard a bus rattle so much surely they can do something about that, and there is a mix and match with regards to liveries. You'd think they would paint them all into white. The signs are awful too.

I've seen drivers with headphones in too which isn't very good either.