(4 hours ago)SN69 ZRC wrote ive not heard anything but the 32/32A is up for tender anyways for march so if they did get new buses for 32s, it won't be until after they've fully claimed the new contract. and its not likely it will go to another operator, but the possibility is still there.
also, they would need to buy enviro100s as the yutongs will not fit around jesmond vale. dont even think the smaller E10 varients would either
The E9L might be a better option here. Would keep an all Yutong Fleet.