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What has amused you/made you laugh today? - TEN 6083 - 11 Sep 2022
Seen someone complaining on GNE’s Facebook page about the 35 that they’re using old buses (mostly 11 plate Versas) and calling the SD Cherry Citaros “newer buses” when they’re 08 plates.
Here’s their comment:
Any reason why the majority of the 35 service is now old style buses which can only cater for 1 pushchair/wheelchair? School runs this week have been impossible, we rely on the bus for school as our son can walk long distances due to disabilities but every day there and back there is already another school run parent with a pushchair using this space,
It's confusing as you have cut many services but have gone back to using old buses when surely that should make more sufficient buses available? the 35 has always generally been the newer buses which caters for 2 pushchairs. How long are these old buses going to be used for?
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RE: What has amused you/made you laugh today? - Unber43 - 11 Sep 2022
(11 Sep 2022, 1:19 am)TEN 6083 Seen someone complaining on GNE’s Facebook page about the 35 that they’re using old buses (mostly 11 plate Versas) and calling the SD Cherry Citaros “newer buses” when they’re 08 plates.But to anyone who doesn't read the plates the Citaros are a hell of a lot nicer than any versa's, probably on par with the ex-QuayCity versa's.
Here’s their comment:
Any reason why the majority of the 35 service is now old style buses which can only cater for 1 pushchair/wheelchair? School runs this week have been impossible, we rely on the bus for school as our son can walk long distances due to disabilities but every day there and back there is already another school run parent with a pushchair using this space,
It's confusing as you have cut many services but have gone back to using old buses when surely that should make more sufficient buses available? the 35 has always generally been the newer buses which caters for 2 pushchairs. How long are these old buses going to be used for?
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But they're referencing to 5507/8 I think which only have one wheelchair bay, and no buggy bay.
RE: What has amused you/made you laugh today? - streetdeckfan - 11 Sep 2022
As I've said before, I care more about the interior spec than the age of a vehicle. I'd happily take a refurbished Omnidekka with tables, 240V sockets, and comfy seats over Arriva's new E400s!
RE: What has amused you/made you laugh today? - Unber43 - 11 Sep 2022
(11 Sep 2022, 4:27 pm)streetdeckfan As I've said before, I care more about the interior spec than the age of a vehicle. I'd happily take a refurbished Omnidekka with tables, 240V sockets, and comfy seats over Arriva's new E400s!I totally agree.
Some of the interior of GNE "normal service" buses are awful, the Optares especially the insides of the 10-11 Plates, they de-colour to an awful yellow.
RE: What has amused you/made you laugh today? - Adrian - 11 Sep 2022
(11 Sep 2022, 1:19 am)TEN 6083 Seen someone complaining on GNE’s Facebook page about the 35 that they’re using old buses (mostly 11 plate Versas) and calling the SD Cherry Citaros “newer buses” when they’re 08 plates.
Here’s their comment:
Any reason why the majority of the 35 service is now old style buses which can only cater for 1 pushchair/wheelchair? School runs this week have been impossible, we rely on the bus for school as our son can walk long distances due to disabilities but every day there and back there is already another school run parent with a pushchair using this space,
It's confusing as you have cut many services but have gone back to using old buses when surely that should make more sufficient buses available? the 35 has always generally been the newer buses which caters for 2 pushchairs. How long are these old buses going to be used for?
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The Citaros look like a more modern bus, both inside and out. The Versa is a design that hasn't really aged well, plus the interiors (even the Berries ones that were re-trimmed) look extremely scruffy. Have a look at one of the ceilings next time you're on one.
The Versas can cater for two pushchairs or one wheelchair though, so I'm not sure what their complaint is in that respect.
RE: What has amused you/made you laugh today? - Clifton Hignett III - 11 Sep 2022
(11 Sep 2022, 7:14 pm)Adrian The Citaros look like a more modern bus, both inside and out. The Versa is a design that hasn't really aged well, plus the interiors (even the Berries ones that were re-trimmed) look extremely scruffy. Have a look at one of the ceilings next time you're on one.
The Versas can cater for two pushchairs or one wheelchair though, so I'm not sure what their complaint is in that respect.
I think you get what you pay for, Aurelion.
In terms of cars, (and as a Daewoo enthusiast - it pains me to say it) Mercedes is more prestigious than a Daewoo with better interior build quality and a German engine to boot. In a similar context, I would imagine Mercedes build better buses than Optare with the Citaro being superior to the Versa in terms of build quality. To maintain a Daewoo is a labour of love whilst even a tatty looking Mercedes still looks classy.
RE: What has amused you/made you laugh today? - Jimmi - 11 Sep 2022
(11 Sep 2022, 7:14 pm)Adrian The Citaros look like a more modern bus, both inside and out. The Versa is a design that hasn't really aged well, plus the interiors (even the Berries ones that were re-trimmed) look extremely scruffy. Have a look at one of the ceilings next time you're on one.
The Versas can cater for two pushchairs or one wheelchair though, so I'm not sure what their complaint is in that respect.
As Unber43 pointed out, 5507/08 (plus 8347) only have the wheelchair bay on the drivers side and general seating on the opposite side with 8347 additionally having a small luggage bay instead of the sideways seats next to the door (much like how Transdev have spec'd their examples).
RE: What has amused you/made you laugh today? - streetdeckfan - 19 Sep 2022
I'd hate to be that guy that dropped the paper at the funeral!
RE: What has amused you/made you laugh today? - Andreos1 - 19 Sep 2022
(19 Sep 2022, 10:33 am)streetdeckfan I'd hate to be that guy that dropped the paper at the funeral!
Was his shopping list.
Zoomed in and managed to work out he was after:
2 pints of milk
White sliced loaf
20 B&H
A copy of Razzle
RE: What has amused you/made you laugh today? - tcts24 - 07 Oct 2022
There's some great admin responses to comments on a post promoting concessionary pass use
RE: What has amused you/made you laugh today? - BusLoverMum - 07 Oct 2022
Wow. Not a great way to win customer loyalty.
RE: What has amused you/made you laugh today? - Michael - 07 Oct 2022
(07 Oct 2022, 4:41 pm)tcts24 There's some great admin responses to comments on a post promoting concessionary pass use
Sure that's a fake account replying.
RE: What has amused you/made you laugh today? - Andreos1 - 07 Oct 2022
(07 Oct 2022, 6:44 pm)Michael Sure that's a fake account replying.
Aye, 'customer support' is a well known spoof/troll account.
https://www.facebook.com/theamazingtrollman
RE: What has amused you/made you laugh today? - Unber43 - 14 Oct 2022
I saw on twitter that GNE are running a full page add for bus drivers, and I thought it was hilarious that the person they were using had apparently left GNE according to the comments.
RE: What has amused you/made you laugh today? - Andreos1 - 15 Dec 2022
https://twitter.com/creatingdesire/status/1603113443707342848?t=Aep87FyZ77KRhhOZ86JyNQ&s=19
The sweet, sweet delicious irony! Made me chuckle anyway. Nearly choked on my fizzy pop.
What has amused you/made you laugh today? - TEN 6083 - 21 Jan 2023
https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/23266185.stagecoach-takes-carlisle-newcastle-service/
Looking on Facebook this afternoon and see this article from the Hexham Courant and it’s my photo I took last October, they could’ve asked at least and not take them without permission and they’ve credited it to Stagecoach. Cheeky sods.
https://flic.kr/p/2nViZgX
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RE: What has amused you/made you laugh today? - BusLoverMum - 21 Jan 2023
(21 Jan 2023, 3:52 pm)TEN 6083 https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/23266185.stagecoach-takes-carlisle-newcastle-service/They didn't even get the name of one of the bus companies right, in the caption.
Looking on Facebook this afternoon and see this article from the Hexham Courant and it’s my photo I took last October, they could’ve asked at least and not take them without permission and they’ve credited it to Stagecoach. Cheeky sods.
https://flic.kr/p/2nViZgX
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RE: What has amused you/made you laugh today? - Andreos1 - 27 Jan 2023
Davey Bowyer will be all over this!
No Volvo Olympian though,
RE: What has amused you/made you laugh today? - BusLoverMum - 27 Jan 2023
Rolig
RE: What has amused you/made you laugh today? - solsburian - 16 Feb 2023
Encountered a driver at Blyth Bus Station who I'm aware seems to be friendly/slightly flirtatious. Too bad he wears a wedding ring
