Gateshead Central Taxis
Gateshead Central Taxis
Ex GNE 3867 was used on 819 this afternoon
If anyone is interested, the ex GNE Volvo B10BLE/Wright Renown is out on the 515/558 today, left Heworth at 13:37 on the 558.
(16 Feb 2017, 6:52 pm)Tom Don't think so as the capacity required will be more than 23 I would think. Would have thought they would get new stock, maybe Streetlites or something.
(16 Feb 2017, 6:52 pm)Tom Don't think so as the capacity required will be more than 23 I would think. Would have thought they would get new stock, maybe Streetlites or something.
Not sure if anyone knows the answer to this but anyway... Was on the 558 today and noticed the driver didn't give tickets to fare paying passengers (claiming the ticket machine was broken which it clearly wasn't as ENCTS tickets printed out fine) but my question was do Nexus get the money taken in as it is a contract or do GCT keep it. If Nexus get the money or part of the money then it seems GCT are finding away around it, but if not then fair enough.
Otherwise was quite impressed and I still can't see many faults with GCT to see what people are complaining about.
(20 Feb 2017, 4:29 pm)Tom Not sure if anyone knows the answer to this but anyway... Was on the 558 today and noticed the driver didn't give tickets to fare paying passengers (claiming the ticket machine was broken which it clearly wasn't as ENCTS tickets printed out fine) but my question was do Nexus get the money taken in as it is a contract or do GCT keep it. If Nexus get the money or part of the money then it seems GCT are finding away around it, but if not then fair enough.
Otherwise was quite impressed and I still can't see many faults with GCT to see what people are complaining about.
(20 Feb 2017, 4:29 pm)Tom Not sure if anyone knows the answer to this but anyway... Was on the 558 today and noticed the driver didn't give tickets to fare paying passengers (claiming the ticket machine was broken which it clearly wasn't as ENCTS tickets printed out fine) but my question was do Nexus get the money taken in as it is a contract or do GCT keep it. If Nexus get the money or part of the money then it seems GCT are finding away around it, but if not then fair enough.
Otherwise was quite impressed and I still can't see many faults with GCT to see what people are complaining about.
(20 Feb 2017, 5:46 pm)Dan As part of all Nexus contracts, bus operators agree that, "when vehicles are operated by a driver only, fares must be collected from and a receipt issued to, passengers as they board or passes and tickets presented in lieu of cash payment (or to allow travel at a reduced rate) checked for validity."
At the end of each week, the bus operator must provide Nexus with any revenue taken on-board the bus. Nexus will be able to tell if this is the correct amount of revenue by looking at how many tickets have been issued. If a ticket is not issued, Nexus cannot provide any evidence of that passenger being on board the bus, and hence the operator would not need to provide this cash to Nexus.
I would report this to Nexus, for Gateshead Central Taxis to investigate. It will also allow for Nexus' own revenue protection team to travel on-board the buses, if they are suspicious of this activity.
(20 Feb 2017, 5:46 pm)Dan As part of all Nexus contracts, bus operators agree that, "when vehicles are operated by a driver only, fares must be collected from and a receipt issued to, passengers as they board or passes and tickets presented in lieu of cash payment (or to allow travel at a reduced rate) checked for validity."
At the end of each week, the bus operator must provide Nexus with any revenue taken on-board the bus. Nexus will be able to tell if this is the correct amount of revenue by looking at how many tickets have been issued. If a ticket is not issued, Nexus cannot provide any evidence of that passenger being on board the bus, and hence the operator would not need to provide this cash to Nexus.
I would report this to Nexus, for Gateshead Central Taxis to investigate. It will also allow for Nexus' own revenue protection team to travel on-board the buses, if they are suspicious of this activity.
(20 Feb 2017, 4:29 pm)Tom Not sure if anyone knows the answer to this but anyway... Was on the 558 today and noticed the driver didn't give tickets to fare paying passengers (claiming the ticket machine was broken which it clearly wasn't as ENCTS tickets printed out fine) but my question was do Nexus get the money taken in as it is a contract or do GCT keep it. If Nexus get the money or part of the money then it seems GCT are finding away around it, but if not then fair enough.
Otherwise was quite impressed and I still can't see many faults with GCT to see what people are complaining about.
(20 Feb 2017, 5:46 pm)Dan As part of all Nexus contracts, bus operators agree that, "when vehicles are operated by a driver only, fares must be collected from and a receipt issued to, passengers as they board or passes and tickets presented in lieu of cash payment (or to allow travel at a reduced rate) checked for validity."
At the end of each week, the bus operator must provide Nexus with any revenue taken on-board the bus. Nexus will be able to tell if this is the correct amount of revenue by looking at how many tickets have been issued. If a ticket is not issued, Nexus cannot provide any evidence of that passenger being on board the bus, and hence the operator would not need to provide this cash to Nexus.
I would report this to Nexus, for Gateshead Central Taxis to investigate. It will also allow for Nexus' own revenue protection team to travel on-board the buses, if they are suspicious of this activity.
(20 Feb 2017, 4:29 pm)Tom Not sure if anyone knows the answer to this but anyway... Was on the 558 today and noticed the driver didn't give tickets to fare paying passengers (claiming the ticket machine was broken which it clearly wasn't as ENCTS tickets printed out fine) but my question was do Nexus get the money taken in as it is a contract or do GCT keep it. If Nexus get the money or part of the money then it seems GCT are finding away around it, but if not then fair enough.
Otherwise was quite impressed and I still can't see many faults with GCT to see what people are complaining about.
(20 Feb 2017, 5:46 pm)Dan As part of all Nexus contracts, bus operators agree that, "when vehicles are operated by a driver only, fares must be collected from and a receipt issued to, passengers as they board or passes and tickets presented in lieu of cash payment (or to allow travel at a reduced rate) checked for validity."
At the end of each week, the bus operator must provide Nexus with any revenue taken on-board the bus. Nexus will be able to tell if this is the correct amount of revenue by looking at how many tickets have been issued. If a ticket is not issued, Nexus cannot provide any evidence of that passenger being on board the bus, and hence the operator would not need to provide this cash to Nexus.
I would report this to Nexus, for Gateshead Central Taxis to investigate. It will also allow for Nexus' own revenue protection team to travel on-board the buses, if they are suspicious of this activity.
(20 Feb 2017, 9:42 pm)Malarkey Happens on a daily basis on the 37/73, so I would imagine Nexus don't see a penny from GCT.
(20 Feb 2017, 9:42 pm)Malarkey Happens on a daily basis on the 37/73, so I would imagine Nexus don't see a penny from GCT.
Bluebird SF14HAO is operating the 37/73 in place of a Solo SR today.
Off yesterday
PB1099280/69 Registered (Short notice)
CENTRAL TAXIS GATESHEAD LTD
Route: Walker Bus Terminus, Newcastle to Four Lane Ends Interchange, Benton
Service number: 18 (18A)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 30 Apr 2017
(20 Feb 2017, 4:29 pm)Tom Not sure if anyone knows the answer to this but anyway... Was on the 558 today and noticed the driver didn't give tickets to fare paying passengers (claiming the ticket machine was broken which it clearly wasn't as ENCTS tickets printed out fine) but my question was do Nexus get the money taken in as it is a contract or do GCT keep it. If Nexus get the money or part of the money then it seems GCT are finding away around it, but if not then fair enough.
Otherwise was quite impressed and I still can't see many faults with GCT to see what people are complaining about.
(20 Feb 2017, 4:29 pm)Tom Not sure if anyone knows the answer to this but anyway... Was on the 558 today and noticed the driver didn't give tickets to fare paying passengers (claiming the ticket machine was broken which it clearly wasn't as ENCTS tickets printed out fine) but my question was do Nexus get the money taken in as it is a contract or do GCT keep it. If Nexus get the money or part of the money then it seems GCT are finding away around it, but if not then fair enough.
Otherwise was quite impressed and I still can't see many faults with GCT to see what people are complaining about.
(08 Mar 2017, 5:47 pm)makem1 Were GCT getting the money!, reminds me of conductors on the last night buses, never issued a ticket and just took what ever was offered, classed it as their tip!
(08 Mar 2017, 5:47 pm)makem1 Were GCT getting the money!, reminds me of conductors on the last night buses, never issued a ticket and just took what ever was offered, classed it as their tip!