(01 Nov 2025, 12:10 pm)Bus Lad Roy wrote 36087 on the 10 in Middlesbrough, presumably covering for the Yutongs with broken windows.
Yes I think Hartlepool is providing short term cover when buses are needed when they is a shortage due to vandalism or breakdowns. I would think Sunderland and the Newcastle depots will then send some of there spares down if longer term cover is needed.
It does seem to be the same areas in Hardwick and ( South Bank/ Grangetown Areas for Arriva ) where regular vandalism seems to be happening unfortunately.