Loud bang/ rattle Arriva NE Evora

[9143180]

I was on one of Arriva’s fairly new EvoRAs today and noticed a very loud banging/ rattling noise coming from the front of the bus. I’ve been in quite a few factory-spec EvoRAs before and never heard it, so I assume it’s an Arriva modification (assault screen, ticket bin, etc.).

Is there anyone in the know that can confirm? I would have asked the driver, but we were already running late.

I’ll try and attach a video!

 

[318266]

I would attribute this to typical MCV quality assurance procedures mixed with a dash of quality English road engineering.

 

[9143180]

I would attribute this to typical MCV quality assurance procedures mixed with a dash of quality English road engineering.

Normally, I’d be inclined to agree, but I’ve been on a few of the Arriva examples, and they’ve all had this specific clunk. I can’t say that I’ve noticed it on the ‘factory’ models.

 

[scosutsut]

Is it a quite light/hollow sounding metal on metal type of rattle?

 

[9143180]

Is it a quite light/hollow sounding metal on metal type of rattle?

Yes

 

[scosutsut]

Yes

Lothian up my way have a Volvo dominated fleet and I hear it often. I wondered if it's the manual wheelchair ramp rattling about as the front axle hits rough bits of road?

Its my current theory!

 

[Megafuss]

Having just been on one from Redcar to Middlesbrough, I know what you mean and I *think* it's the ramp.

Sidebar...what is with the horrid blue lighting?

 

[9143180]

Having just been on one from Redcar to Middlesbrough, I know what you mean and I *think* it's the ramp.

Sidebar...what is with the horrid blue lighting?

Lothian up my way have a Volvo dominated fleet and I hear it often. I wondered if it's the manual wheelchair ramp rattling about as the front axle hits rough bits of road?

Its my current theory!

Interesting! You’d think, having spent all that money on a new fleet, at least the operator would find an easy work around to secure it. Completely ruins the ambiance for the passengers

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Having just been on one from Redcar to Middlesbrough, I know what you mean and I *think* it's the ramp.

Sidebar...what is with the horrid blue lighting?

Suppose the blue lighting is like marmite. I love it but it’s easy too see how others don’t. I think it can be down to how aggressive the driver goes with it

 

[Lewisham2221]

Sidebar...what is with the horrid blue lighting?

Basically it still lights the interior of the bus, but massively reduces the amount of reflection on the windscreen, meaning the driver can actually see out of the windscreen at night, with the interior lights on.

 

[Mark L]

Basically it still lights the interior of the bus, but massively reduces the amount of reflection on the windscreen, meaning the driver can actually see out of the windscreen at night, with the interior lights on.

Alder Valley (for one) had blue lighting in the front section of its Leyland Nationals.

It’s also been used in some public toilets because it apparently makes it more difficult for intravenous drug users to locate a vein. I’m not sure this is an issue in buses…yet.

 

[WibbleWobble]

Suppose the blue lighting is like marmite. I love it but it’s easy too see how others don’t. I think it can be down to how aggressive the driver goes with it

I wouldn't say it is a marmite thing, more that there are a lot of people with blue light sensitivity. Travelling on a bus with blue saloon lights is enough to give people migraines or make them sick!

It's like using a public toilet where blue lights are fitted to deter druggies.

 

[90019]

Basically it still lights the interior of the bus, but massively reduces the amount of reflection on the windscreen, meaning the driver can actually see out of the windscreen at night, with the interior lights on.

Red light is a much better option to reduce reflections and glare, as it lights things and makes them visible without affecting your night vision and is much easier on the eyes than blue lights.

 

[Tetchytyke]

Red light is a much better option to reduce reflections and glare

Blue lighting seems to be the option of choice for bus operators. Bus Vannin have blue lights (and disable the first row of lights) and most other operators seem to use blue lights too. You’re right about the red light, but it’s curious nobody uses it.