RE: 2014 GNE Bus Order Predictions
The reason that I'm also glad about Scania's offering is that hopefully, GNE could take on Arriva in SE Northumberland with the right vehicles (via cascaded buses in the fleet such as Citaro's and B9TL's). I know they're settling down now after the Bargain Bus saga. Regularly check ANE / GNE on FB and another complaint was there about the X20. That could be potential competition for GNE particularly with the likes of the TEN, Angel, Cobalt Clipper (If missed 19 or on evenings or Sundays), Toon Link, Red Arrows and TTX being able to feed passengers with connections to places such as Cobalt, Metrocentre, Newcastle Business Park, Tyne Valley, Washington, Ministry buildings in Washington and Sunderland, Durham, Chester Le Street, Peterlee, Teesside. What do Arriva offer in Newcastle with the exception of Quorum and a peak time only service to Cobalt? I know this might not be directly relevant but buses like the Scania E400 would allow good quality resources to be freed up to provide competition.