(Yesterday, 7:44 am)Storx wrote Doesn't seem to be an issue with deckers tbh, they seem to be on the V5 most days now anyway.
Saloons might be an issue though, with the extra length but I'm not sure tbh.
Edit: Appears they can aswell, see: https://bustimes.org/services/v5-crookha...2025-10-06
And it looks like B9TLs can too
!I really do like your Derwentside ideas! Looking at the current vs estimate PVR's on the Derwentside to Newcastle services:
2025 - 29
2022 - 25
2021 - 32
2019 (incl the M6/7/8) - 34
These suggestions including the Whickham express based on a rough estimate would come in at 38. However, the quality of service and offering to passengers would dramatically improve. The new links created by the 46, 47 & 47A could potentially qualify for BSIP funding too.
If passengers have a simple, easy to use and easy to market network to rely on without the gimmicks or a myriad of meaningless route numbers going on a mystery tour, they will use the services.