(02 Apr 2026, 11:27 am)Busadvocate wrote Isn't it only Nexus contracts that specify capacity using the maximum including standing? It does seem strange practice.
Do Nexus contracts have a maximum age for buses? Age isn't a perfect indicator of the quality of the bus, but it is a simple start. Things like this will need to be got right in the process for awarding franchising contracts.
Of course, sadly, in recent years nearly all operators in the north east have had (or still have) maddening episodes of non-trivial lost mileage due to "no serviceable bus" or "no driver" - far more important for passengers than the details of the bus.
Not too sure on the capacity tbh. Curious now actually, as like you said, it doesn't make much sense.
(02 Apr 2026, 1:03 pm)Retro Nero wrote There used to be way back, in the 90s (when it was Tyne and Wear PTE ) an age limit and specifications.
Used to be low floor restrictions which I'm not sure when it came in aswell - must have been around 2008?
Obviously restricted age aswell, as only newer vehicles were low floor.