(02 Apr 2016, 9:57 pm)Ambassador wrote Had my first proper ride out on the Bluebird today on the 23, I hate driving to the Galleries on the weekend and the 23 Is the best option for getting to Washington from the East and North East of Birtley (I also find the 82 a torturous experience)
The driver was very friendly, knew his regulars and was extremely accommodating.
I'm not a huge fan of the BB. I like to see out the front (the car driver in me) and at 6'3, seated I can't see out of the front of the Bluebird. I felt very claustrophobic throughout. The onboard radio provided a nice distraction to the awful NSA on the 21 that I'm used to.
The BB much like every bus really struggled on Long Bank not quite Waggonway bad but we slowed to a crawl outside the 1st tee at Ravensworth Golf Club. The bus was surprisingly fully loaded. The 23 Is a nice route out but a struggle to enjoy in what is basically a van
I find Bluebirds quite nippy, Though there torturous after half a hour on one.
Isnt the other board on the 23 operated by JH Buses using a Plaxton Primo? That might have been a bit more comfortable.
