(Yesterday, 6:52 pm)citaro5284 wrote And apparently the Depot Manager of Stockton already oversees Hartlepool
Didn't know that makes even more potentially likely then.
(Yesterday, 7:35 pm)LVK 404L wrote Cannot see it happening with Shields and Sunderland
They attempted it a few years back when the
E1, E2, E6, 30, X20 and X34 all got transferred to Sunderland along with half the depot and 30, X20 and X34 all got transferred back
If franchising went ahead I can see the likes of the 24, 25 and 26 becoming part of same group of Shields franchises as the Stagecoach routes and if that happens this would mean expansion. But on the other hand remember that depot is ancient now. I know the public transport started in 1883, was that when the depot opened also, it's still got the tramlines inside so possibly. That would make it 143 year old ......REALLY!!!!!
That was a merger last time wasn't it rather than an outstation?
Must admit I haven't looked into how EV buses work but I know with EV cars there's very few moving parts so there's no changing the oil, fuel filters and all that sort of stuff.
Just not sure they'll actually need the engineering there bar basic stuff like changing a tyre.
If they're similar to cars, there's just nothing to really do unless it has severe issues. It's one of the pros of EV vehicles.
Wouldn't be surprised to see the same with others either with one major place dealing with all the big issues then everywhere else being down to the bare minimum. Any £££ they'll jump at it.