(27 Sep 2023, 1:38 pm)logidoodah wrote I know this is the case for a lot of Arrivas and more of GNEs fleet as time goes on but this was the first time I have been on them. They're not fit for any route...And if they can't handle looping around Sunderland every 25 mins without breaking down then they should be scrapped imo. I think the E400's would have been better as at least they are dual door and can help with crowding...
I wasn't defending anyone but overall opposing your point everyone should walk because the buses aren't fit for service.
Thanks for your real valuable input
When is a decker full on the 701? I haven't even seen an E200 full on the 701 in the past. The service avoids the town and the bus station, just like the E200s tripping between Clanny House and St. Peter's.
If anything the use of deckers is overkill given the loading JH reported for the service. Pretty sure despite being 11 years old these B9's are fit for short hop work, it's what they have proven all over the world.