(05 Jan 2026, 3:39 pm)Malarkey wrote I think trialling an Enviro 500EV on the 39/40 (Wallsend-Chapel House/Dumpling Hall) with a view to purchasing some would be good due loadings these services can get particularly during peak times.

In addition to this priorities should be replacing the remaining E400 Classics (58/60 Plates). E200's (59/61 Plates) and E300's (11 /61/12/62/13 Plates).

I'd also like to see a commitment made for all South Shields Town Services to be converted EV operation in the next 2/3 years to be realistic.

I know it's England so they're hated but bendy buses would be ideal for the 39/40 imo like pretty much every other European country or at least dual door vehicles. 

Obviously you'd have to invest in infrastructure in places though. 

The multiple doors on them would massively speed them up in places like Byker and Newcastle. 

Single door E500's would be a nightmare though, just up the frequency instead imo.