After the second consultation, the requirement to have a 90% compliant fleet within a year was reinserted. Euro 5 minimum which it was felt was fair given we are into Euro 6 now. It was the other requirements (such as zero condensation and the 7 year age limit) which were eased massively. And Kuyoyo, I'm well aware that Teesside isn't *currently* proposing QCS. Though you continually to conveniently ignore my comments re: Sunderland. I have no problem with Teesside getting investment. It was legally necessary however, what with most of it's fleet becoming illegal at the end of the year!

And as hinted at above, I suggest you read Labour's transport manifesto commitments. Will do away with the convoluted QCS legal processes and give all combined authorities the power to regulate all forms of public transport. The Tees Valley LEP authorities are working on their own Combined Authority and have been for over a year...