(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?
The article linked goes on about the Orions, not Stratas - believe those quoted at least are max 20 seated passengers with 3 standees - Stratas are a similar number from what I remember.
Those Iveco Ilesbus i-City MAX's seat around 30 and allow 6 standees (unsurprisingly, the legroom is poor).
Last time I used Durham P&R about 6 months ago at least, there was no NSA kit installed.
Tbh, a lot of companies aren't yet up on these NSA stuff, especially the independents (hopefully that changes soon).