Gateshead Central Taxis
Gateshead Central Taxis
(31 Aug 2014, 11:26 am)aureolin What Andreos said here tells me, at least in the case of the 37, that it appears deliberate that they miss Biddick Woods. I'm to the opinion that it's impossible to say for definite whether someone is waiting from the bus, by judging it from the main road roundabout. Drivers round here usually seem to miss me until the last minute, despite my hand being held out, as they over shoot the stop by a good 10-15 yards...
Whilst GCT management are ultimately responsible if their drivers aren't fulfilling the route in full, I reckon that it's equally down to Nexus to monitor new services. It'd be interesting to see their records of how regularly they've been monitored.
(31 Aug 2014, 11:26 am)aureolin What Andreos said here tells me, at least in the case of the 37, that it appears deliberate that they miss Biddick Woods. I'm to the opinion that it's impossible to say for definite whether someone is waiting from the bus, by judging it from the main road roundabout. Drivers round here usually seem to miss me until the last minute, despite my hand being held out, as they over shoot the stop by a good 10-15 yards...
Whilst GCT management are ultimately responsible if their drivers aren't fulfilling the route in full, I reckon that it's equally down to Nexus to monitor new services. It'd be interesting to see their records of how regularly they've been monitored.
(31 Aug 2014, 11:28 am)Dan I just hope this is not another case of 'We can find no abnormalities with this service'.....!
(31 Aug 2014, 11:31 am)Tom They are also unreliable. The 558 the other week was 15 minutes late which is unacceptable for a Sunday. Were GNE like that or not?
(31 Aug 2014, 11:28 am)Dan I just hope this is not another case of 'We can find no abnormalities with this service'.....!
(31 Aug 2014, 11:31 am)Tom They are also unreliable. The 558 the other week was 15 minutes late which is unacceptable for a Sunday. Were GNE like that or not?
(31 Aug 2014, 11:31 am)Tom They are also unreliable. The 558 the other week was 15 minutes late which is unacceptable for a Sunday. Were GNE like that or not?
(31 Aug 2014, 11:31 am)Tom They are also unreliable. The 558 the other week was 15 minutes late which is unacceptable for a Sunday. Were GNE like that or not?
(31 Aug 2014, 11:26 am)aureolin What Andreos said here tells me, at least in the case of the 37, that it appears deliberate that they miss Biddick Woods. I'm to the opinion that it's impossible to say for definite whether someone is waiting from the bus, by judging it from the main road roundabout. Drivers round here usually seem to miss me until the last minute, despite my hand being held out, as they over shoot the stop by a good 10-15 yards...
Whilst GCT management are ultimately responsible if their drivers aren't fulfilling the route in full, I reckon that it's equally down to Nexus to monitor new services. It'd be interesting to see their records of how regularly they've been monitored.
(31 Aug 2014, 11:26 am)aureolin What Andreos said here tells me, at least in the case of the 37, that it appears deliberate that they miss Biddick Woods. I'm to the opinion that it's impossible to say for definite whether someone is waiting from the bus, by judging it from the main road roundabout. Drivers round here usually seem to miss me until the last minute, despite my hand being held out, as they over shoot the stop by a good 10-15 yards...
Whilst GCT management are ultimately responsible if their drivers aren't fulfilling the route in full, I reckon that it's equally down to Nexus to monitor new services. It'd be interesting to see their records of how regularly they've been monitored.
(31 Aug 2014, 11:38 am)Andreos Constantopolous There is no way in the world, that the driver can determine if someone is wanting that bus, unless they are standing there and in a clear line of sight of the roundabout.
It is entirely feasible that someone will be walking towards the bus stop, crossing the road towards the bus stop - and wanting the bus, but how can the driver determine whether they want the bus or not?
The only way, is to enter the estate.
Tempted to stand at the stop on one or two occasions to see if the bus calls in.
Obviously I won't be wanting it and will just wave it past
(31 Aug 2014, 11:38 am)Andreos Constantopolous There is no way in the world, that the driver can determine if someone is wanting that bus, unless they are standing there and in a clear line of sight of the roundabout.
It is entirely feasible that someone will be walking towards the bus stop, crossing the road towards the bus stop - and wanting the bus, but how can the driver determine whether they want the bus or not?
The only way, is to enter the estate.
Tempted to stand at the stop on one or two occasions to see if the bus calls in.
Obviously I won't be wanting it and will just wave it past
(01 Sep 2014, 2:11 pm)Tom They still dont have enough though?
(01 Sep 2014, 2:11 pm)Tom They still dont have enough though?
(01 Sep 2014, 2:14 pm)Dan Assuming they're only doing the only doing the morning or afternoon for the services you mentioned, they'd need at least five (four plus one spare).
If no further vehicles arrive, or indeed if just one more arrives, I'd suggest that Go North East may have been awarded the contracts instead.
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(01 Sep 2014, 2:14 pm)Dan Assuming they're only doing the only doing the morning or afternoon for the services you mentioned, they'd need at least five (four plus one spare).
If no further vehicles arrive, or indeed if just one more arrives, I'd suggest that Go North East may have been awarded the contracts instead.
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Had a look at Nexus school/work services earlier (as you can tell above)... GCT are operating these services...
939 0640 Concord - Team Valley
939 1738 Team Valley - Concord
941 0640 Newcastle - Team Valley
941 0710 Newcastle - Team Valley
941 1715 Team Valley - General Hosp
90 1735 Team Valley - Winlaton
90 1810 Team Valley - Winlaton
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(01 Sep 2014, 6:19 pm)tyresmoke Had a look at Nexus school/work services earlier (as you can tell above)... GCT are operating these services...
939 0640 Concord - Team Valley
939 1738 Team Valley - Concord
941 0640 Newcastle - Team Valley
941 0710 Newcastle - Team Valley
941 1715 Team Valley - General Hosp
90 1735 Team Valley - Winlaton
90 1810 Team Valley - Winlaton
(01 Sep 2014, 6:19 pm)tyresmoke Had a look at Nexus school/work services earlier (as you can tell above)... GCT are operating these services...
939 0640 Concord - Team Valley
939 1738 Team Valley - Concord
941 0640 Newcastle - Team Valley
941 0710 Newcastle - Team Valley
941 1715 Team Valley - General Hosp
90 1735 Team Valley - Winlaton
90 1810 Team Valley - Winlaton
(01 Sep 2014, 6:28 pm)Tom With Tridents?
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(01 Sep 2014, 6:28 pm)Tom With Tridents?
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Looking at today's VOSA registration by GNE for the 874 and 878 I wonder if GCT have lost these two contracts.
(01 Sep 2014, 7:50 pm)GuyParkRoyal Looking at today's VOSA registration by GNE for the 874 and 878 I wonder if GCT have lost these two contracts.
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(01 Sep 2014, 7:50 pm)GuyParkRoyal Looking at today's VOSA registration by GNE for the 874 and 878 I wonder if GCT have lost these two contracts.
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(01 Sep 2014, 8:15 pm)tyresmoke If you look you'll find the 874 is the morning run, GCT are doing the afternoon.
(01 Sep 2014, 8:15 pm)tyresmoke If you look you'll find the 874 is the morning run, GCT are doing the afternoon.
(01 Sep 2014, 8:36 pm)aureolin It does baffle me why they split scholars services between operators on a morning and afternoon. I'd say the administration of doing it this way probably outweighs the cost of putting it on the same contract.
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(01 Sep 2014, 8:36 pm)aureolin It does baffle me why they split scholars services between operators on a morning and afternoon. I'd say the administration of doing it this way probably outweighs the cost of putting it on the same contract.
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