(31 Jan 2023, 6:39 pm)Storx wrote The 8 should be Euro 5 as far as I'm aware. tbh wouldn't be surprised if the X24 is long gone before they go. There's barely anyone on it, can't see how it makes money especially after the massive increase in fuel prices. 15 punters getting an express journey from Chester Road to Sunderland on a £5 ticket or whatever it is, not much money there when you account for the 11 mile of petrol and picking up nothing inbetween.X24 loadings are up considerably, in part due to the £2 fare, but many metro passengers switched and one board is now seemingly decker allox.
Sunderland still hasn't has it's Covid cuts yet I don't believe as the 18 and 30 at South Shields were gone but the extension in funds which runs out saved them.
The 8 daytime is commercial and has no requisite, however Nexus awarded the evening contract on the proviso it was Euro 6