(04 Oct 2024, 5:54 pm)Adrian wrote I used 0228 (registered 2020) yesterday morning. That didn't have working NSA, and tbh I didn't notice any kit installed. According to this press article, their Stratas are configured to carry 23 passengers, so they wouldn't fall into the 'small bus' category (less than 17 passengers)?
Looking at GCT's fleet list, pretty much everything that they run should be fitted with operational next stop announcements, per the new regulations?
- 0225-31/34/35 - 10x 20/70 plate Stratas.
- 0236-41 - 6x 72/23 plate I-CITY MAX that supposedly seat 25.
- 0312-33/35/36/37 - 25x 20/21/72/24 plate E200 MMCs
Does anyone know if the Durham P&R have them fitted and working?
Thanks for confirming, not surprised in the least that they haven't done it though mind. Wasn't sure on the capacity of the Strata's, mind I could imagine them being a bit cosy with 23 PAX on board.
Mind speaking of these NSA's, the school buses are a right grey area on whether they should have them aswell. Reading through the regulations there's only exceptions for closed door services and as far as I'm aware none of the services, especially in Nexus land and Durham are. If I'm right then these are going to fall under the same problem, and coaches aren't exempt either.
Be interesting to see how the likes of A Line react when they're forced to down the line in 2 year or so or whether Nexus changes the services to closed door to avoid it.