(27 Jan 2014, 8:42 pm)ne14ne1 wrote From what we've seen so far - which isn't a lot to be fair - I don't like it either.
When we heard it was going to get new branding added, I thought maybe some silver/gold swooshes or ribbon type design floating along the full length of both halves, could of given it a VIP/slightly posh or upmarket type look, and maybe advertised as taking the merc to the metrocentre or something. But that just looks like some kid took out their sticker book, got a little too excited, and slapped everything all over it.
Extremely cheap looking font on the front too
But of course remember this is said to be a temporary livery only - the X66 is rumoured to be in line for vehicle investment at the end of this year!
Regarding your comment of 'taking the Merc to the Metrocentre' - does your average passenger know or care whether the bus is a Merc or not? What appeal would that have to them?
It's always baffled me why one of the Blaydon Racers has that branding on the rear as its tagline.