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Optare Alero could be a contender.

I must admit, I am not a fan of Sprinter citys. Too small and feels like you are in a taxi.

Go’s DRT service is effectively a take on Uber. As mentioned, Sevenoaks is an affluent area and from what i’ve seen, people in affluent areas tend to use taxis/private hires if they don’t use the car. Maybe the appeal of a click and go service would appeal in more affluent areas? We shall...

An article on the Shropshire Star’s website today about TfW: https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/health/coronavirus-covid19/2020/08/07/only-use-public-transport-if-there-is-no-alternative-plead-transport-for-wales-and-british-transport-police/ I really do despair! One minute we’re told we can...

It’s funny in that pilots are ‘supportive’ of aviation enthusiasts and are happy to have photos with passengers, but it is completely the opposite with some bus drivers.

For me, the Optare Versa. Just looks more interesting with its curved front.

Some companies are very accommodating when it comes to enthusiasts. National Express are a good example with open days etc. Some companies will allow you to come in to their depots and are more than happy to show you around as long as you contact them prior. Arriva for some reason don’t permit...

Yeah, I knew they interworked. They are the only 2, except the 36 & 38, that interwork if i’m not mistaken?

If I remember correctly, the driver actually took the papers into the shop (might as well really, the stop was right next to the shop). Delivering papers by bus is only something I’ve seen up North. Nothing of the sort happens in the Midlands.

Oh really? That’s certainly quite surprising. To be fair, the Bishopmill circular has never been a moneymaker over its years as the 30, 30A/C and now 34. Whenever I used it, I was the only fare paying passenger onboard. The rest were concessionary pass holders. Having said that, it was well...

Stagecoach make very little profit in the North East, practically just breaking even. All services in Moray are operated commercially and wouldn’t make much, except for the 10, 35 and possibly 33s.

I’m not 100% sure, but I think X99 is Inverness operated? Stagecoach Bluebird/Highland in general don’t seem to really care. Its the little things you notice that highlight their attitude. For example: driver attitudes/customer service and the appalling state, both presentation and...

I quite like that. It’s simple, easy on the eyes and looks smart. As you say... straight to the point!

This was an article from last year: https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/stagecoach-staff-bullied-driving-faulty-buses-1418899

It was probably 731.

A similar situation once happened with a passenger on my TfW train. He was unable to collect his prepaid tickets and presumed the guard would accept the email confirmation. Wrong! Him and his companion were charged the full fare. At the end of the day, I think it all comes down to the...

Quite a few in my area who do this. Diamond slapping their logos on ex Hansons and Central vehicles. Travel Express at one point didn’t apply any logos to their vehicles at all, instead running around with previous operator livery and logos. Their darts are all painted red with ‘Let’s Go’...

I like the old livery as I think it looks smarter. I’m quite a traditional, old fashioned person anyway and I was saddened to see the demise of the EYMS livery.

There is already a thread for this https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/duty-cards.202684/

I do agree that the new East Yorkshire livery is terrible. I much preferred the old maroon and cream livery as it looked more traditional and smart. I think operators today tend to focus more on looking modern and marketing. I personally think that Transdev seem to focus more on marketing. As...