(23 Dec 2023, 3:26 pm)DeltaMan wrote Some would say the difference is that Stagecoach aren't using public money to restore something that was previously a commercial service. It is a genuine improvement.
Whereas in the examples given, it *APPEARS* that Arriva and GNE are wanting to use public money to pay for services which were clearly commercial before they were reduced for staffing reasons.
It might be allowed by the letter of BSIP. But I don't think it's within the spirit of it, personally.
It’s not up to the operators to decide which services are funded by the BSIP - it’s up to the local authorities to decide how the money is spent.
(22 Dec 2023, 5:52 pm)L469 YVK wrote Realistically, branding needs to go IMO. Serves no purpose especially in the current climate.
Only routes that really need branded........
- XLines - Generic - Express buses across the North East
X10, X21, X30, X31
- CityLink
21, 56
- CoastCityLinks (in conjunction with Arriva)
306, 307, 308, 309
- CityConnect
Q3, 53, 54
Rest can go IMO including the X45 going back to 45 and 47 becoming the 46.
I thought that branding had been significantly reduced already, I haven’t seen many repaints other than in 2019 fleet livery for a while.
(23 Dec 2023, 2:26 pm)Aaron21 wrote Can't wait to read "With funding from Nexus & The BSIP" we will be bringing back the X20.
What about Durham County Council?
If it’s BSIP funding they will surely be involved.