(25 Mar 2026, 9:08 am)WestDurhamSwift wrote I just dont think most of them are actually allocated to the correct routes.
The 4 at Riverside (which you would assume were for the X10) seem to be kept on local services.
The seem to allocate anything to the X1 before the Streetdecks are allocated.
Consetts batch seem to hover between the 47/X45.
Its almost like it depends on whos allocating buses on a day to day basis.
The X5/X15 today has 2 Enviro 400s, 1 Streetdeck & A solo, for example.
It takes about 7 days now to get in for repaint and reallocate (still repainiting into the 2019 fleet livery for some reason) - At least 1/3 of the fleet are branded for routes that no longer or exist or are off on the wrong route.
Noticed Hownsgill has a new sign with the new logo and branding on.
Aye could be, it's a strange one as it just feels like they're trying to keep them off the longer routes, especially at Riverside. Like picking Consett, they're keeping the E400's on the Newcastle Expresses and the E400's on the 16 so it's not like everything is all over the place.
Just assumed there's something wrong behind the scenes.