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Ambassador



1,855
22 Feb 2024, 4:24 pm #21
5456 left passengers standing at cobalt bus stops as its operating the X39 afternoon runs .

They really make commuting by bus difficult. Ambassador Taxis is taking 3 disappointed colleagues home
Edited 22 Feb 2024, 4:24 pm by Ambassador.
Ambassador
22 Feb 2024, 4:24 pm #21

5456 left passengers standing at cobalt bus stops as its operating the X39 afternoon runs .

They really make commuting by bus difficult. Ambassador Taxis is taking 3 disappointed colleagues home

22 Feb 2024, 5:54 pm #22
(22 Feb 2024, 4:24 pm)Ambassador 5456 left passengers standing at cobalt bus stops as its operating the X39 afternoon runs .

They really make commuting by bus difficult. Ambassador Taxis is taking 3 disappointed colleagues home

Don't appear to have enough double deckers but have withdrawn all the Hybrids from Consett, with one clinging on still, and DFDS 20 year old buses running on X lines services.
WestDurhamSwift
22 Feb 2024, 5:54 pm #22

(22 Feb 2024, 4:24 pm)Ambassador 5456 left passengers standing at cobalt bus stops as its operating the X39 afternoon runs .

They really make commuting by bus difficult. Ambassador Taxis is taking 3 disappointed colleagues home

Don't appear to have enough double deckers but have withdrawn all the Hybrids from Consett, with one clinging on still, and DFDS 20 year old buses running on X lines services.

Aaron21



784
22 Feb 2024, 6:24 pm #23
Berries 50 https://flic.kr/p/2pzyHXE

5493 (8) https://flic.kr/p/2pzE9XR
Aaron21
22 Feb 2024, 6:24 pm #23

Berries 50 https://flic.kr/p/2pzyHXE

5493 (8) https://flic.kr/p/2pzE9XR

22 Feb 2024, 6:28 pm #24
(21 Feb 2024, 4:17 pm)mb134 2 Crusaders, 2 East Gateshead Riders, and 1 Tyne Valley Ten on the X21 today if tracking is to be believed.

Are we allowed to point out yet how ridiculous all of the brands are or is it still meant to be helping recover the business?

Well son I’m not bothered if I’m allowed or not.

There’s nee sense in wasting cash on all these silly names they just need to give the punters what they want. 

Turn up & leave on time for the right fare, provide a clean, warm & reliable bus.

It’s very rare on here you’ll read me sticking up for punters but..

They largely are not bothered what it says on the side or on the ticket, they’re too busy listening to their earphones with their head in their phone. They want contactless payment, they divvent even want to look at the driver never mind talk to the gadgie.

Former PTE driver many year back. Turned over a new leaf since my last time here
BIG MICK STOKOE
22 Feb 2024, 6:28 pm #24

(21 Feb 2024, 4:17 pm)mb134 2 Crusaders, 2 East Gateshead Riders, and 1 Tyne Valley Ten on the X21 today if tracking is to be believed.

Are we allowed to point out yet how ridiculous all of the brands are or is it still meant to be helping recover the business?

Well son I’m not bothered if I’m allowed or not.

There’s nee sense in wasting cash on all these silly names they just need to give the punters what they want. 

Turn up & leave on time for the right fare, provide a clean, warm & reliable bus.

It’s very rare on here you’ll read me sticking up for punters but..

They largely are not bothered what it says on the side or on the ticket, they’re too busy listening to their earphones with their head in their phone. They want contactless payment, they divvent even want to look at the driver never mind talk to the gadgie.


Former PTE driver many year back. Turned over a new leaf since my last time here

Unber43



3,553
22 Feb 2024, 9:33 pm #25
3941-43 always seem to expire whenever they go on routes which go on any sort of road over 30mph
Unber43
22 Feb 2024, 9:33 pm #25

3941-43 always seem to expire whenever they go on routes which go on any sort of road over 30mph

27 Feb 2024, 12:06 pm #26
I'm qurious, who decides what gets allocated to a route. What are the usuall allocations at Washington?
ASX_Terranova
27 Feb 2024, 12:06 pm #26

I'm qurious, who decides what gets allocated to a route. What are the usuall allocations at Washington?

Andreos1



14,218
27 Feb 2024, 2:10 pm #27
(27 Feb 2024, 12:06 pm)ASX_Terranova I'm qurious, who decides what gets allocated to a route. What are the usuall allocations at Washington?

Officially, all sorts of factors are taken in to account when allocating a route. 
This could be loads, the road network on the route, low branches and other external factors. 
Internal factors could include driver sign-off, vehicle availability etc.

In reality, we know it's often the throw of a dice and a lucky dip.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
27 Feb 2024, 2:10 pm #27

(27 Feb 2024, 12:06 pm)ASX_Terranova I'm qurious, who decides what gets allocated to a route. What are the usuall allocations at Washington?

Officially, all sorts of factors are taken in to account when allocating a route. 
This could be loads, the road network on the route, low branches and other external factors. 
Internal factors could include driver sign-off, vehicle availability etc.

In reality, we know it's often the throw of a dice and a lucky dip.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

27 Feb 2024, 2:55 pm #28
(27 Feb 2024, 2:10 pm)Andreos1 Officially, all sorts of factors are taken in to account when allocating a route. 
This could be loads, the road network on the route, low branches and other external factors. 
Internal factors could include driver sign-off, vehicle availability etc.

In reality, we know it's often the throw of a dice and a lucky dip.

Todays dice have the 16:45 50 ex Durham as Solo SR 686 (unless it gets swapped at the galleries), in what world would a minibus be acceptable on a peak service out of durham, instead of a double decker. It was cosy on 657 yesterday and that was about 11am ish.

Twitter: @ASX_Terranova
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ASX_Terranova
27 Feb 2024, 2:55 pm #28

(27 Feb 2024, 2:10 pm)Andreos1 Officially, all sorts of factors are taken in to account when allocating a route. 
This could be loads, the road network on the route, low branches and other external factors. 
Internal factors could include driver sign-off, vehicle availability etc.

In reality, we know it's often the throw of a dice and a lucky dip.

Todays dice have the 16:45 50 ex Durham as Solo SR 686 (unless it gets swapped at the galleries), in what world would a minibus be acceptable on a peak service out of durham, instead of a double decker. It was cosy on 657 yesterday and that was about 11am ish.


Twitter: @ASX_Terranova
Blog: https://asxterranova.home.blog/

27 Feb 2024, 5:06 pm #29
According to bustimes 8803, 8809 and 5808 were on the 49/49a. Then 8809 went on to the 96.
NEbushopper
27 Feb 2024, 5:06 pm #29

According to bustimes 8803, 8809 and 5808 were on the 49/49a. Then 8809 went on to the 96.

Unber43



3,553
28 Feb 2024, 10:41 am #30
Saw a versa on the 50 yesterday rammed and standing at about 1pm heading towards Durham
Unber43
28 Feb 2024, 10:41 am #30

Saw a versa on the 50 yesterday rammed and standing at about 1pm heading towards Durham

Andreos1



14,218
05 Mar 2024, 7:39 pm #31
78 branded Streetlite on the 82 earlier.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
05 Mar 2024, 7:39 pm #31

78 branded Streetlite on the 82 earlier.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

MCN881L



32
05 Mar 2024, 8:04 pm #32
that was 5399 on the 82,followed it up from Birtley
MCN881L
05 Mar 2024, 8:04 pm #32

that was 5399 on the 82,followed it up from Birtley

Andreos1



14,218
12 Mar 2024, 12:40 pm #33
10 branded decker out on the X10.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
12 Mar 2024, 12:40 pm #33

10 branded decker out on the X10.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

ne14ne1



1,514
23 Mar 2024, 9:21 pm #34
The Super Shuttle 49 and Super Shuttle 93 running between Gateshead Interchange and Metrocentre:

https://flic.kr/p/2pEphW5

https://flic.kr/p/2pF2hPR
Edited 23 Mar 2024, 9:22 pm by ne14ne1.
ne14ne1
23 Mar 2024, 9:21 pm #34

The Super Shuttle 49 and Super Shuttle 93 running between Gateshead Interchange and Metrocentre:

https://flic.kr/p/2pEphW5

https://flic.kr/p/2pF2hPR

Unber43



3,553
23 Mar 2024, 10:34 pm #35
729 was on the 65 the other week
Unber43
23 Mar 2024, 10:34 pm #35

729 was on the 65 the other week

Ambassador



1,855
23 Mar 2024, 11:00 pm #36
5383 is todays token comedy Versa on the 21
Ambassador
23 Mar 2024, 11:00 pm #36

5383 is todays token comedy Versa on the 21

25 Mar 2024, 6:09 pm #37
Am i correct in thinking there are more little pink branded buses than 82/84/85 boards. I know one gets used on the CLS 700's aswell. Theoretically other than the X1, could they be allocated to anything.
Edited 25 Mar 2024, 6:10 pm by ASX_Terranova.
ASX_Terranova
25 Mar 2024, 6:09 pm #37

Am i correct in thinking there are more little pink branded buses than 82/84/85 boards. I know one gets used on the CLS 700's aswell. Theoretically other than the X1, could they be allocated to anything.

03 Apr 2024, 9:26 pm #38
A Drifter and an East Durham Explorer on South Tyneside 5,9,24,26 today
Edited 03 Apr 2024, 9:26 pm by Retro Nero.
Retro Nero
03 Apr 2024, 9:26 pm #38

A Drifter and an East Durham Explorer on South Tyneside 5,9,24,26 today

BusLoverMum



5,283
03 Apr 2024, 9:54 pm #39
(25 Mar 2024, 6:09 pm)ASX_Terranova Am i correct in thinking there are more little pink branded buses than 82/84/85 boards. I know one gets used on the CLS 700's aswell. Theoretically other than the X1, could they be allocated to anything.
They end up on the 50 more often than they should.
BusLoverMum
03 Apr 2024, 9:54 pm #39

(25 Mar 2024, 6:09 pm)ASX_Terranova Am i correct in thinking there are more little pink branded buses than 82/84/85 boards. I know one gets used on the CLS 700's aswell. Theoretically other than the X1, could they be allocated to anything.
They end up on the 50 more often than they should.

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