(22 Aug 2026, 10:18 am)TransitObserver wrote https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor...s-34479251
This makes no sense to me. They’re wanting to improve emissions around Corner House/Cradlewell on the Coast Road so they’re getting 18 new EV’s for the 307/309 to improve it but if you think about it it’s a stupid decision.
What about the 58/60 plates on the Stagecoach 37/38?
What about the 58/61 plates on the Arriva 306/308?
They’re replacing 63 plates on 307/309 so they’re replacing newer older buses instead of the much older ones. At least make it make sense if you’re going to waste more money!
Political spin I'd say.
Sounds better than Newcastle City Council funds buses for passengers in North Tyneside Council area which in reality is happening.
It's the same political spin about all the electric buses for SE Northumberland when in reality 95% of the fleet is 10+ year old and are definitely not electric.