Are these for the 90?
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Seen one getting towed on M74 on Thursday
Would be very surprised if their for the 90 as it isn't a lez route but then this is first Glasgow we are talking about
Think I'd feel sorry for who had to drive them if it was for the 90. Such a long route and they always felt horrible as a passenger and I've seen drivers say they don't like them at all a few times
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They could be for the 90 given the 90 originally had Streetlites in 2014 for a short time before they were moved on to the 34/34A for the QEUH opening.
There is 8 of them coming and they are for scotstoun depot so every chance they could be for the 90.
Makes a lot of sense since the older stock is currently on the 81 and M60. Wonder if the M11 will see any the streetlites
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The Streetlites do look incredibly smart in the new livery. They suit it a lot.
I think the Streetlites are good for local services, perhaps not main stream busy services but short distance they are ok and would be good to replace a lot of the older stock that they are renown for.
Interesting if they’re choosing to brand up the local services like they have in Lanarkshire - they’re trying to turn it up against the competition. On another note the 90 could be doing with newer stock too.
I think the Streetlites are good for local services, perhaps not main stream busy services but short distance they are ok and would be good to replace a lot of the older stock that they are renown for.
Interesting if they’re choosing to brand up the local services like they have in Lanarkshire - they’re trying to turn it up against the competition. On another note the 90 could be doing with newer stock too.
A route trim and new stock could be great for the 90. Some sections of the route are certainly busy enough to warrant it plus there's a lot of marketable parts of the route
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You do realise it doesn't matter how long the route is... the drivers are still driving them for the same amount of time regardless.
A lot longer to go without recovery time and a little break though so it does make a bit of a difference
Jordan Adam
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Good luck finding decent recovery time on any route these days.
Yeah a lot of routes really need more of it. Can see why companies have low recovery time but ultimately more reliable services would attract more customers. Known a good few people who would use the bus if they were reliable
After looking at the published timetable, I would say it is 10.
Not suited to main services at all , 267 is one.
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I recall getting one or two on the 2 when they worked out of Parkhead on the 90 and found them to be ok. Can’t say they were any worse than the E200MMCs or E300s normally on the route. Not sure where all the hate comes from if I’m really honest
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E300/E200MMC are not perfect but they are far better than the Streetlite IMO. They are also a lot more powerful.
Jordan Adam
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E200MMCs and Streetlites have the same engine and same power ratings, but the E200MMCs are set up far better so are smoother, faster and just generally the superior bus.
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The E500s were good buses I always liked them but got the impression that Glasgow wanted rid of them because of fuel consumption. It’s been said since then however that the aircon issues were solved. It’d be nice to see more tri axel buses in Glasgow again in the form of the E400XLB
Used to get them after school on the 44 all the time. They were pretty decent buses
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Optare solo Sr should be ordered for the clydebank locals
Always wonder if First would ever go back into Parkhall, Antonine Park or Linnvale. The Clydebank network has been fairly unchanged for a while now and I've definitely built up a lot of things to notice going there a lot in my life and from when I worked there for 10 months.
Whitecrook could be done by the 1s and 2s no bother as the 6 is rarely that busy
The M11, M60 and 81 seem fairly busy a lot of the time from what I seen
Avondale buses always seemed dead in comparison to First
Duntocher is a tad overbused when you consider that the Citybus 17 and Avondale 300 also go there as well as the 81
The M60 and 60 are busier than the Avondale 200 a lot of the time
Despite them being short routes the M60 and 81 can be very unreliable at times
Avondale haven't long increased their Parkhall service but cut back on Linnvale frequency
I don't think Clydebank is anywhere near the draw it used to be. Shopping centre quality is way down and it tends to be local shoppers only
Whitecrook could be done by the 1s and 2s no bother as the 6 is rarely that busy
The M11, M60 and 81 seem fairly busy a lot of the time from what I seen
Avondale buses always seemed dead in comparison to First
Duntocher is a tad overbused when you consider that the Citybus 17 and Avondale 300 also go there as well as the 81
The M60 and 60 are busier than the Avondale 200 a lot of the time
Despite them being short routes the M60 and 81 can be very unreliable at times
Avondale haven't long increased their Parkhall service but cut back on Linnvale frequency
I don't think Clydebank is anywhere near the draw it used to be. Shopping centre quality is way down and it tends to be local shoppers only
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The Ex Parkhead ones were a bit small if on main route,
Pretty comfortable , i recall they werent used on Sundays for some reason , the ALX 400s dont seem to be
Was definitely a lot more other buses to use on a Sunday. Probably even more so now as a lot of even the good Sunday services have had a frequency drop in the last few years
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I think they were heavy on fuel because of issues with the aircon but since moving to Aberdeen it was said on here that they aren’t as bad as they once were.