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BUSES GNE SHOULD INVEST IN. - Graphite39A/39B/39 - 10 Jan 2024
WHAT BUSES SHOULD GO NORTH EAST INVEST IN
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Hey guys , i created this chat bc i wanted to know what nes buses bne should get.
my opion then need to invest in electric citaros
RE: BUSES GNE SHOULD INVEST IN. - Adrian - 10 Jan 2024
(10 Jan 2024, 6:59 pm)Graphite39A/39B/39 wrote WHAT BUSES SHOULD GO NORTH EAST INVEST IN
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Hey guys , i created this chat bc i wanted to know what nes buses bne should get.
my opion then need to invest in electric citaros
Why? What benefit do you get from them that you don't from the Yutongs, which GNE already have a fleet of?
Having tried both, I'd say the Yutong is the better bus from a passenger perspective. It feels to perform better. When that Merc demo was here, it spent more time off the road than on.
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RE: BUSES GNE SHOULD INVEST IN. - Graphite39A/39B/39 - 11 Jan 2024
(10 Jan 2024, 8:15 pm)Adrian wrote Why? What benefit do you get from them that you don't from the Yutongs, which GNE already have a fleet of?gne needs my citaros in my opionon
Having tried both, I'd say the Yutong is the better bus from a passenger perspective. It feels to perform better. When that Merc demo was here, it spent more time off the road than on.
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RE: BUSES GNE SHOULD INVEST IN. - Ianthegoon - 11 Jan 2024
(11 Jan 2024, 6:47 am)Graphite39A/39B/39 wrote gne needs my citaros in my opionon
Yes, you said. But Adrian then posted some reasons why GNE might be better off with Yutongs, and you merely repeated your opinion - perhaps provide some rationale as to WHY you think that Mercs are the way forward?
RE: BUSES GNE SHOULD INVEST IN. - DeltaMan - 11 Jan 2024
The MCV Evora Volvo B8RLEs are fine single decked vehicles and would make good replacement for the Versa or older Streetlites (or Stagecoach E200s for that matter).
Very spacious inside for customers, nimble to drive and a proper sounding engine!
Probably this generations Citaro to be honest.
RE: BUSES GNE SHOULD INVEST IN. - Adrian - 11 Jan 2024
(11 Jan 2024, 8:29 am)DeltaMan wrote The MCV Evora Volvo B8RLEs are fine single decked vehicles and would make good replacement for the Versa or older Streetlites (or Stagecoach E200s for that matter).
Very spacious inside for customers, nimble to drive and a proper sounding engine!
Probably this generations Citaro to be honest.
It needs something like that. The last lot of Citaros ordered was back in 2013 now for the 4, so later this year, they'll be older than the Scania L94s were at the time they were replaced.
RE: BUSES GNE SHOULD INVEST IN. - Unber43 - 11 Jan 2024
The Drifters will be replaced when theyre 3X Older than when the Versa's went
RE: BUSES GNE SHOULD INVEST IN. - Graphite39A/39B/39 - 11 Jan 2024
(11 Jan 2024, 1:41 pm)Unber43 wrote The Drifters will be replaced when theyre 3X Older than when the Versa's went
my opio is that the drifters are alright but its the allocation ge needs to invest i new buses not talking old one of companys
reason for more citaros. Theres beasts . they where comfy. heaters where never broken and the soud of them where amazing so if gne invest in some and put them on routes . maybe some new fun will be ariving for me, lol
RE: BUSES GNE SHOULD INVEST IN. - PH - BQA - 11 Jan 2024
(11 Jan 2024, 6:06 pm)Graphite39A/39B/39 wrote my opio is that the drifters are alright but its the allocation ge needs to invest i new buses not talking old one of companys
reason for more citaros. Theres beasts . they where comfy. heaters where never broken and the soud of them where amazing so if gne invest in some and put them on routes . maybe some new fun will be ariving for me, lol
Can you still buy a diesel Citaro?
None have been registered in the UK since 2022, according to Bus Lists On The Web.
RE: BUSES GNE SHOULD INVEST IN. - Rapidsnap - 11 Jan 2024
I've been on the eCitaro, it didn't make much noise apart from a slight whine.
RE: BUSES GNE SHOULD INVEST IN. - streetdeckfan - 11 Jan 2024
(11 Jan 2024, 10:47 pm)Rapidsnap wrote I've been on the eCitaro, it didn't make much noise apart from a slight whine.Sounds like half the people on here
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RE: BUSES GNE SHOULD INVEST IN. - BusLoverMum - 11 Jan 2024
The old citaros did sound great but eCitaros don't have that big, grunty engine
RE: BUSES GNE SHOULD INVEST IN. - Unber43 - 11 Jan 2024
i dont like the Yutongs cos of a the awfully placed, no, attrociously placed NSA at the Wheelchair bay
RE: BUSES GNE SHOULD INVEST IN. - logidoodah - 12 Jan 2024
(11 Jan 2024, 11:49 pm)Unber43 wrote i dont like the Yutongs cos of a the awfully placed, no, attrociously placed NSA at the Wheelchair bay
So because you can't see very well from like 4 seats, out the front window but fine out of every thing else. The rear facing front seats and wheelchair bay shouldn't have access to this info?
I feel like they could've put a smaller display more in the corner. But it is a necessary evil imo.
RE: BUSES GNE SHOULD INVEST IN. - Rob44 - 12 Jan 2024
(11 Jan 2024, 11:15 pm)streetdeckfan wrote Sounds like half the people on here
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RE: BUSES GNE SHOULD INVEST IN. - morritt89 - 12 Jan 2024
A lot of love for the Citaro diesel on here. As a former driver I can say they were awful to drive and very temperamental. Arrivas Pulsars were are far superior bus to drive. Not sure if the cab layout of the electric version is better though.
Doesn't/didn't (delete as appropriate) Go Ahead have a plan to be all hydrogen and/or electric by a certain date? If so and coupled with the loss making situation I'd guess that the only buses GNE (not alternatively powered) will receive will be preloved from either Manchester or London.
RE: BUSES GNE SHOULD INVEST IN. - Storx - 12 Jan 2024
(12 Jan 2024, 2:52 pm)morritt89 wrote Doesn't/didn't (delete as appropriate) Go Ahead have a plan to be all hydrogen and/or electric by a certain date? If so and coupled with the loss making situation I'd guess that the only buses GNE (not alternatively powered) will receive will be preloved from either Manchester or London.
Still plenty Diesels being ordered, Manchester has just had 50+ Enviro 200 MMC's in the past few months and I believe there's been a massive order at one of the South Coast divisions aswell.
RE: BUSES GNE SHOULD INVEST IN. - streetdeckfan - 12 Jan 2024
(12 Jan 2024, 2:52 pm)morritt89 wrote A lot of love for the Citaro diesel on here. As a former driver I can say they were awful to drive and very temperamental. Arrivas Pulsars were are far superior bus to drive. Not sure if the cab layout of the electric version is better though.As a passenger I hated getting the Citaro, at least post-refurb.
Doesn't/didn't (delete as appropriate) Go Ahead have a plan to be all hydrogen and/or electric by a certain date? If so and coupled with the loss making situation I'd guess that the only buses GNE (not alternatively powered) will receive will be preloved from either Manchester or London.
Seats were awful, no padding at all.
More creaky than an E400 and more rattly than a Versa.
The ride wasn't particularly good either, I'd expect better for a Merc
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RE: BUSES GNE SHOULD INVEST IN. - Graphite39A/39B/39 - 12 Jan 2024
GNE needs wallets out for the youton double decker for angle as demo
photo is from busesnortheast facebook page - ive sent it also from yeouton demo page so its not my photo just thought og shareing
(12 Jan 2024, 9:58 pm)Graphite39A/39B/39 wrote GNE needs wallets out for the youton double decker for angle as demo
photo is from busesnortheast facebook page - ive sent it also from yeouton demo page so its not my photo just thought og shareing
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