(02 Feb 2026, 8:01 pm)Storx wrote Sadly, and some will disagree, but if they can't do a full days service then the right answer is to move them off the 21.

This absolutely won't happen.

And there's absolutely no chance GNE would have bought the wrong bus for its flagship route. 

(Ssshhh nobody mention the Angel Omincities!)

I dont get why they didnt get charging stuff installed at Durham especially since theyre getting electric buses, or in eldon square or CLS

(03 Feb 2026, 8:11 pm)Unber43 wrote I dont get why they didnt get charging stuff installed at Durham especially since theyre getting electric buses, or in eldon square or CLS

Who would have paid for it?

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(03 Feb 2026, 4:35 pm)Ambassador wrote This absolutely won't happen.

And there's absolutely no chance GNE would have bought the wrong bus for its flagship route. 

(Ssshhh nobody mention the Angel Omincities!)

Imagine having the brass neck to cobble up a business case for these (having not had the vehicle type out for real life trials) and then waiting in anticipation to be given government money to go out and buy them.

Whilst at the same time, being taken in by the patter from the Wrightbus salesperson who convinces everyone that these buses most definitely will fulfil the operational requirements required.

I quite often use the Oliver Twist analogy. 
But to be honest, I'm starting to err more towards the Cheeky Cockney Conman type character.
I just can't decide who is the best Conman. The salesperson at Wrightbus or the bid writer at GNE.

There are 2 21 Angels broken down at Gateshead heading northbound blocking two stands

Both out of battery according to much amused driver

Someone was filming the chaos not sure if they’re on here

(6 hours ago)Ambassador wrote There are 2 21 Angels broken down at Gateshead heading northbound blocking two stands

Both out of battery according to much amused driver

Someone was filming the chaos not sure if they’re on here

Maybe the footage will appear in the next glossy GNE video!

Update

I was on the Voltra 21 decker when the driver randomly pulled over and apologised. He was farting around with ticket machine, been asked his remaining charge

(6 hours ago)Kimlfixit wrote Maybe the footage will appear in the next glossy GNE video!

I'm sure it will make for Electrifying Entertainment, will you need charge to watch it?