(12 Jan 2014, 10:10 am)Michael wrote I would like to see the Cross Tyne brand back on the 9 route, the brand name suited the route.
I forgot the Derwent Ranger brand even existed.
The Doxford Clipper was the only brand which remained the same since brands launched (only the route changed on the sides), untill it was quietly withdrawn, hopefully we will see this back.
Black Cats was the wrong colour, Yellow?, should of being Red and White and a Black Cat! (Because i'm a Sunderland supporter)
The Magic Roundabout was the quietly dropped to - must of cost them a bomb for the rights to use it!
CrossTyne or another brand should be introduced to the 9.
What route was the Derwent Ranger?
Doxford Clipper is gone I'm afraid. 39 will soon be SimpliCity.
Black Cats, should of been Black i feel, as then it would have subtle reminders of SAFC, while remaining a good brand. Unfortunately at present doesn't think this brand should be brought back- too similar to Fast Cats. The 29 would of otherwise fitted the brand,
Magic Roundabout I assumed was maybe a placement deal with the company? But that's complete guess work.
I'd give the 29 a brand too, CrossCity? Think it could work well and that would be mean the majority of service branded from Deptford.
I feel like I've given my opinion on branding and personally I feel unless services have very low PVR, brand them all I mean the new X3, 99, 71, X22, 27X. Other than that I'd brand the rest, bring back Washington Street Shuttle (maybe something new for M2/M3), West Durham Swift. I'd start a new Gateshead local brand for 64/95/96. New Brands for the X25/13/14/15/15A maybe one brand for Langley Park?