Although Streetlites aren't the best, they do a decent job and although not a fan of lightweight deckers like the B5TL and Streetdeck, the Streetlite is fairly decent.
Even more so, due to the good fuel econony, the Streetlite can even be a game changer. Take a look at this:
- Stagecoach 22 has taken some passengers away from the Coaster.
- GNE then run it every 20 between Wrekenton and North Shields and every 20 between Gateshead and Whitley Bay using Streetlites creating a 10 minute frequency between Gateshead and Shields. The fuel savings then balance out some of the extra wage bills and cost of the extra vehicles required and even help recoup some of the passengers taken by Stagecoach.
P.S not saying Stagecoach has taken passengers away but if they did, then the above proves a point. Mind you though, the loads on the 22/22x are nothing compared to the Clippers and the X6.
RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - December 2015