(17 May 2020, 10:33 pm)N1cholas wrote Must say the E200MMCs look smart in those colours
I agree. For such a dull livery, the E200MMC really suits it, but I think that is more about the bus.
Showbus had a handful of Trent Barton's E200MMCs two years ago, and they all looked fantastic in striking colourful brands.
(17 May 2020, 11:59 pm)Jimmi wrote I'm guessing the large gap on service 83 on Sundays is caused by temporary timetables from Go North East because of COVID-19?
I've checked BusTimes website and they do indicate that there is a 19.50 departure from the Galleries on Sunday evenings on service 83: https://bustimes.org/services/83-washing...2020-05-24
I don't think the timetable on the Nexus website is a temporary one though, more so a mistake? GCT ran at least one of those runs not listed in the timetable on the 83.
(18 May 2020, 8:32 am)LeeCalder wrote First 82 of the evening didn't serve Barley Mow, and the second didn't run at all (or took a magical mystery tour through Birtley).
At least two 85's ran through Ayton instead of Oxclose, and the 86 was serving Waterview Park all evening.
Good start.
I wonder if they've gone straight up Fell Bank and straight along past the Tavistock etc? What times did the missing ones depart Birtley?
A nice scenic detour on the 85/86 too!
(18 May 2020, 9:17 am)idiot wrote So much negativity for them. Give them a chance. Gne can't run the rough with the smooth...
I don't understand the comparison with GNE? People are reporting what they've seen on the first night of operation, which they're more than entitled to do. It doesn't need to be measured against another operator.
(18 May 2020, 9:34 am)LeeCalder wrote I'd like to think they'd have been prepared having been awarded such an extensive network of contracts.
Agree with this. I don't think anybody can say that they're not 'well rehearsed' in running Nexus contracts, given how many they appear to operate now. Some of their routes are awful (by Nexus design - not GCT!), so I'd hope there's a good route learning practice in place...