(19 Apr 2014, 1:07 am)GMitchelhill wrote I don't recall no-one being refused access to the demo vehicles. Would loved to know who said this as both demo vehicles were used for runs which is a good way to show joe public the latest vehicles.

I also cannot see a problem with GNE drivers not in uniform driving the buses around the rally site. In fact it has happened many times in the past. I recall GNE drivers driving the Brighton and Hove Omnidekka whilst B&H drivers had a go at the new Volvo B7TL Geminis that were recently delivered for the 724.

There was a senior go north east manager there last year actively encouraging staff to drive buses. I was talking to him and he saw the opportunity for his staff to talk to staff from other depots and try there kit as a team building exercise. He was the guy behind the line ups for photos last year.