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Graphite39A/39B/39

10 Jan 2024, 6:59 pm #1

WHAT BUSES SHOULD GO NORTH EAST INVEST IN

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Hey guys , i created this chat bc i wanted to know what nes buses bne should get.

my opion then need to invest in electric citaros

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10 Jan 2024, 6:59 pm #1

WHAT BUSES SHOULD GO NORTH EAST INVEST IN

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Hey guys , i created this chat bc i wanted to know what nes buses bne should get.

my opion then need to invest in electric citaros

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Adrian

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10 Jan 2024, 8:15 pm #2

(10 Jan 2024, 6:59 pm)Graphite39A/39B/39 WHAT BUSES SHOULD GO NORTH EAST INVEST IN

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Hey guys , i created this chat bc i wanted to know what nes buses bne should get.

my opion then need to invest in electric citaros

Why? What benefit do you get from them that you don't from the Yutongs, which GNE already have a fleet of?

Having tried both, I'd say the Yutong is the better bus from a passenger perspective. It feels to perform better. When that Merc demo was here, it spent more time off the road than on.

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Adrian

10 Jan 2024, 8:15 pm #2

(10 Jan 2024, 6:59 pm)Graphite39A/39B/39 WHAT BUSES SHOULD GO NORTH EAST INVEST IN

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Hey guys , i created this chat bc i wanted to know what nes buses bne should get.

my opion then need to invest in electric citaros

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Graphite39A/39B/39

11 Jan 2024, 6:47 am #3

(10 Jan 2024, 8:15 pm)Adrian Why? What benefit do you get from them that you don't from the Yutongs, which GNE already have a fleet of?

Having tried both, I'd say the Yutong is the better bus from a passenger perspective. It feels to perform better. When that Merc demo was here, it spent more time off the road than on.

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gne needs my citaros in my opionon

Graphite39A/39B/39

11 Jan 2024, 6:47 am #3

(10 Jan 2024, 8:15 pm)Adrian Why? What benefit do you get from them that you don't from the Yutongs, which GNE already have a fleet of?

Having tried both, I'd say the Yutong is the better bus from a passenger perspective. It feels to perform better. When that Merc demo was here, it spent more time off the road than on.

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gne needs my citaros in my opionon

Ianthegoon

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11 Jan 2024, 8:14 am #4

(11 Jan 2024, 6:47 am)Graphite39A/39B/39 gne needs my citaros in my opionon

Yes, you said. But Adrian then posted some reasons why GNE might be better off with Yutongs, and you merely repeated your opinion - perhaps provide some rationale as to WHY you think that Mercs are the way forward?

Ianthegoon

11 Jan 2024, 8:14 am #4

(11 Jan 2024, 6:47 am)Graphite39A/39B/39 gne needs my citaros in my opionon

DeltaMan

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11 Jan 2024, 8:29 am #5

The MCV Evora Volvo B8RLEs are fine single decked vehicles and would make good replacement for the Versa or older Streetlites (or Stagecoach E200s for that matter).

Very spacious inside for customers, nimble to drive and a proper sounding engine!

Probably this generations Citaro to be honest.

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DeltaMan

11 Jan 2024, 8:29 am #5

Adrian

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11 Jan 2024, 12:51 pm #6

(11 Jan 2024, 8:29 am)DeltaMan The MCV Evora Volvo B8RLEs are fine single decked vehicles and would make good replacement for the Versa or older Streetlites (or Stagecoach E200s for that matter).

Very spacious inside for customers, nimble to drive and a proper sounding engine!

Probably this generations Citaro to be honest.

It needs something like that. The last lot of Citaros ordered was back in 2013 now for the 4, so later this year, they'll be older than the Scania L94s were at the time they were replaced.

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Adrian

11 Jan 2024, 12:51 pm #6

(11 Jan 2024, 8:29 am)DeltaMan The MCV Evora Volvo B8RLEs are fine single decked vehicles and would make good replacement for the Versa or older Streetlites (or Stagecoach E200s for that matter).

Very spacious inside for customers, nimble to drive and a proper sounding engine!

Probably this generations Citaro to be honest.

It needs something like that. The last lot of Citaros ordered was back in 2013 now for the 4, so later this year, they'll be older than the Scania L94s were at the time they were replaced.

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Unber43

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11 Jan 2024, 1:41 pm #7

The Drifters will be replaced when theyre 3X Older than when the Versa's went

Unber43

11 Jan 2024, 1:41 pm #7

The Drifters will be replaced when theyre 3X Older than when the Versa's went

Graphite39A/39B/39

11 Jan 2024, 6:06 pm #8

(11 Jan 2024, 1:41 pm)Unber43 The Drifters will be replaced when theyre 3X Older than when the Versa's went

my opio is that the drifters are alright but its the allocation ge needs to invest i new buses not talking old one of companys

reason for more citaros. Theres beasts . they where comfy. heaters where never broken and the soud of them where amazing so if gne invest in some and put them on routes . maybe some new fun will be ariving for me, lol

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Graphite39A/39B/39

11 Jan 2024, 6:06 pm #8

(11 Jan 2024, 1:41 pm)Unber43 The Drifters will be replaced when theyre 3X Older than when the Versa's went

my opio is that the drifters are alright but its the allocation ge needs to invest i new buses not talking old one of companys

mb134

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11 Jan 2024, 8:13 pm #9

(11 Jan 2024, 6:06 pm)Graphite39A/39B/39 my opio is that the drifters are alright but its the allocation ge needs to invest i new buses not talking old one of companys

reason for more citaros. Theres beasts . they where comfy. heaters where never broken and the soud of them where amazing so if gne invest in some and put them on routes . maybe some new fun will be ariving for me, lol

Can you still buy a diesel Citaro?

None have been registered in the UK since 2022, according to Bus Lists On The Web.

mb134

11 Jan 2024, 8:13 pm #9

(11 Jan 2024, 6:06 pm)Graphite39A/39B/39 my opio is that the drifters are alright but its the allocation ge needs to invest i new buses not talking old one of companys

reason for more citaros. Theres beasts . they where comfy. heaters where never broken and the soud of them where amazing so if gne invest in some and put them on routes . maybe some new fun will be ariving for me, lol

Can you still buy a diesel Citaro?

None have been registered in the UK since 2022, according to Bus Lists On The Web.

Rapidsnap

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11 Jan 2024, 10:47 pm #10

I've been on the eCitaro, it didn't make much noise apart from a slight whine.

Rapidsnap

11 Jan 2024, 10:47 pm #10

I've been on the eCitaro, it didn't make much noise apart from a slight whine.

streetdeckfan

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11 Jan 2024, 11:15 pm #11

(11 Jan 2024, 10:47 pm)Rapidsnap I've been on the eCitaro, it didn't make much noise apart from a slight whine.

Sounds like half the people on here

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streetdeckfan

11 Jan 2024, 11:15 pm #11

(11 Jan 2024, 10:47 pm)Rapidsnap I've been on the eCitaro, it didn't make much noise apart from a slight whine.

Sounds like half the people on here

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BusLoverMum

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11 Jan 2024, 11:42 pm #12

The old citaros did sound great but eCitaros don't have that big, grunty engine Big Grin

BusLoverMum

11 Jan 2024, 11:42 pm #12

The old citaros did sound great but eCitaros don't have that big, grunty engine Big Grin

Unber43

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11 Jan 2024, 11:49 pm #13

i dont like the Yutongs cos of a the awfully placed, no, attrociously placed NSA at the Wheelchair bay

Unber43

11 Jan 2024, 11:49 pm #13

i dont like the Yutongs cos of a the awfully placed, no, attrociously placed NSA at the Wheelchair bay

logidoodah

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12 Jan 2024, 12:17 am #14

(11 Jan 2024, 11:49 pm)Unber43 i dont like the Yutongs cos of a the awfully placed, no, attrociously placed NSA at the Wheelchair bay

So because you can't see very well from like 4 seats, out the front window but fine out of every thing else. The rear facing front seats and wheelchair bay shouldn't have access to this info?
I feel like they could've put a smaller display more in the corner. But it is a necessary evil imo.

logidoodah

12 Jan 2024, 12:17 am #14

(11 Jan 2024, 11:49 pm)Unber43 i dont like the Yutongs cos of a the awfully placed, no, attrociously placed NSA at the Wheelchair bay

Rob44

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12 Jan 2024, 10:35 am #15

(11 Jan 2024, 11:15 pm)streetdeckfan Sounds like half the people on here

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OUCH"!!!!!!

Rob44

12 Jan 2024, 10:35 am #15

(11 Jan 2024, 11:15 pm)streetdeckfan Sounds like half the people on here

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OUCH"!!!!!!

morritt89

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12 Jan 2024, 2:52 pm #16

A lot of love for the Citaro diesel on here. As a former driver I can say they were awful to drive and very temperamental. Arrivas Pulsars were are far superior bus to drive. Not sure if the cab layout of the electric version is better though.

Doesn't/didn't (delete as appropriate) Go Ahead have a plan to be all hydrogen and/or electric by a certain date? If so and coupled with the loss making situation I'd guess that the only buses GNE (not alternatively powered) will receive will be preloved from either Manchester or London.

morritt89

12 Jan 2024, 2:52 pm #16

Storx

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12 Jan 2024, 8:02 pm #17

(12 Jan 2024, 2:52 pm)morritt89 Doesn't/didn't (delete as appropriate) Go Ahead have a plan to be all hydrogen and/or electric by a certain date? If so and coupled with the loss making situation I'd guess that the only buses GNE (not alternatively powered) will receive will be preloved from either Manchester or London.

Still plenty Diesels being ordered, Manchester has just had 50+ Enviro 200 MMC's in the past few months and I believe there's been a massive order at one of the South Coast divisions aswell.

Storx

12 Jan 2024, 8:02 pm #17

(12 Jan 2024, 2:52 pm)morritt89 Doesn't/didn't (delete as appropriate) Go Ahead have a plan to be all hydrogen and/or electric by a certain date? If so and coupled with the loss making situation I'd guess that the only buses GNE (not alternatively powered) will receive will be preloved from either Manchester or London.

Still plenty Diesels being ordered, Manchester has just had 50+ Enviro 200 MMC's in the past few months and I believe there's been a massive order at one of the South Coast divisions aswell.

streetdeckfan

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12 Jan 2024, 9:31 pm #18

(12 Jan 2024, 2:52 pm)morritt89 A lot of love for the Citaro diesel on here. As a former driver I can say they were awful to drive and very temperamental. Arrivas Pulsars were are far superior bus to drive. Not sure if the cab layout of the electric version is better though.

Doesn't/didn't (delete as appropriate) Go Ahead have a plan to be all hydrogen and/or electric by a certain date? If so and coupled with the loss making situation I'd guess that the only buses GNE (not alternatively powered) will receive will be preloved from either Manchester or London.

As a passenger I hated getting the Citaro, at least post-refurb.

Seats were awful, no padding at all.
More creaky than an E400 and more rattly than a Versa.
The ride wasn't particularly good either, I'd expect better for a Merc

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streetdeckfan

12 Jan 2024, 9:31 pm #18

(12 Jan 2024, 2:52 pm)morritt89 A lot of love for the Citaro diesel on here. As a former driver I can say they were awful to drive and very temperamental. Arrivas Pulsars were are far superior bus to drive. Not sure if the cab layout of the electric version is better though.

Doesn't/didn't (delete as appropriate) Go Ahead have a plan to be all hydrogen and/or electric by a certain date? If so and coupled with the loss making situation I'd guess that the only buses GNE (not alternatively powered) will receive will be preloved from either Manchester or London.

Graphite39A/39B/39

12 Jan 2024, 9:58 pm #19

GNE needs wallets out for the youton double decker for angle as demo

photo is from busesnortheast facebook page - ive sent it also from yeouton demo page so its not my photo just thought og shareing

(12 Jan 2024, 9:58 pm)Graphite39A/39B/39 GNE needs wallets out for the youton double decker for angle as demo

photo is from busesnortheast facebook page - ive sent it also from yeouton demo page so its not my photo just thought og shareing

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12 Jan 2024, 9:58 pm #19

GNE needs wallets out for the youton double decker for angle as demo

photo is from busesnortheast facebook page - ive sent it also from yeouton demo page so its not my photo just thought og shareing

(12 Jan 2024, 9:58 pm)Graphite39A/39B/39 GNE needs wallets out for the youton double decker for angle as demo

photo is from busesnortheast facebook page - ive sent it also from yeouton demo page so its not my photo just thought og shareing

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