(14 Mar 2015, 6:23 pm)mb134 wrote I wish they were GNE vehicles, at least then I'd know something would be done!
Hardly use GNE services, as I only live remotely near one (the 19), but even then I'd need to get an Arriva bus first.
Hope GNE try to come back into Northumberland... Arriva are far too relaxed, resulting in a below average service standard (no matter how much Sparkle, or MAXimum impact they introduce...)
If the Crusader was ever to get an upgrade, the Mercs after a deep clean, NSAs and Moovbox fitted would be perfect for a similar setup to the old X31 / X32 services both running every 30 Mon to Sat and 60 eve and Sun with buses only calling at the Regent Centre between Hartford Road and Newcastle. Arriva wouldn't be too angry though as they'd still have the Guide Post / Wansbeck patch fully covered only by Arriva with the X22 operating that way.