DartSLF Bus Awards 2015

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RE: DartSLF Bus Awards 2015
1 - Who was the best company of the year?
Arriva Merseyside - Finally investment in Deckers that has been needed for years!
2 - Who was the worst company of the year?
Catch 22 LTD - Wrong how a company can advertise to operate a Service yet not show up.
3 - Which North West depot do you think made the most progress in 2015?
(This can be any depot located in the North West region)
Arriva St Helens - Capacity on the 10/10A has improved thanks to the new Enviro 400s and Services such as the 89 and 320 have seen improved Timetables and improved time keeping!
4 - What bus(es) were the best delivery to a company of the year?
(This includes new and old buses to a company/depot that may have already been in use!)
Again Arriva St Helens based Enviro 400s due to the Capacity that has been needed for years.
5 - What withdrawn bus(es) were the hardest goodbye from a company of the year?
(This includes new and old buses that left a company/depot, even if they're still in use elsewhere!)
Arriva Boltons DAF Ikarus - Always thought these where great Buses for DAF, Like the leg room on the back row as well
6 - Which bus(es) looked the smartest during the year?
Go Goodwins Fleet in general, Yet to see a scratch on them!
7 - What was the rarest sighting of the year?
I remember seeing one of Arriva Birkenheads Optare Solos on the 2
8 - What was the biggest surprise in the industry of the year?
Arriva buying so many Deckers for the North West as Arriva had become known for buying Single Deckers for routes that needed Double Deckers
9 - What was the biggest disappointment in the industry of the year?
Arriva buying streetlites for Birkenhead, horrid Buses with bad legroom at the back and act as Green houses on wheels during hot summer days
10 - What bus was the best during the year?
Peoplesbus X1 BUS is a fantastic Bus, Does not feel 15 years old at all!
11 - What bus was the worst during the year?
Stagecoach Middletons MCV Evolutions, Shed was an understatement, Glad to see the back of them
12 - What bus(es) are you most looking forward to in 2016?
Looking forward to see the Buses for the Leigh Guided Busway since they have Tables in them
13 - What bus(es) would you like to see in the North West in 2016?
I know it wont happen but i think the Metrocitys look smart, would not mind a couple of them to show up around here