It is guaranteed the same faces will appear on that wall every day.
The same person will complain.
The same person will have a query about a ticket or service
The same two people will stick their oar in and stir the pot, defending GNE to the hilt.
I wonder what GNE would have to do for the two in question to change their minds and start ageeing with passengers over the bus company.
Yeah, there's a few keyboard warriors on the GNE facebook site!
Although I don't use Arriva, I thought the 'Arriva bod' was brilliant on their facebook page. He had a bit of banter, and was genuinely funny at times.
Ironically, he now works for GNE but sadly doesn't appear to go near their facebook page. Can't say I blame him!
(09 Jul 2013, 12:15 pm)Chris Yeah, there's a few keyboard warriors on the GNE facebook site!
Although I don't use Arriva, I thought the 'Arriva bod' was brilliant on their facebook page. He had a bit of banter, and was genuinely funny at times.
Ironically, he now works for GNE but sadly doesn't appear to go near their facebook page. Can't say I blame him!
(09 Jul 2013, 12:15 pm)Chris Yeah, there's a few keyboard warriors on the GNE facebook site!
Although I don't use Arriva, I thought the 'Arriva bod' was brilliant on their facebook page. He had a bit of banter, and was genuinely funny at times.
Ironically, he now works for GNE but sadly doesn't appear to go near their facebook page. Can't say I blame him!
(09 Jul 2013, 8:26 pm)aureolin Yeah, the 'Arriva Bod' made their page interact with their customers. Rather than come across so robotic. I'm surprised that GNE aren't using that strength if he's now employed by them, as they sure could use it!
(09 Jul 2013, 8:26 pm)aureolin Yeah, the 'Arriva Bod' made their page interact with their customers. Rather than come across so robotic. I'm surprised that GNE aren't using that strength if he's now employed by them, as they sure could use it!
Aside from posting under his real name, I'm pretty sure the Bod occasionally handles the odd page duty. Some GNE page posts, like the ones referred to by Daniel, seem to be less 'robotic' than others.
Ironically, back when Bod was managing the Facebook page, I used to complement upon his social media skills while criticising whomever was managing GNE's page for the lack of them. How times change!
He seems to be popping on, on an evening. Wonder if he is wanting the social media job back?
@Michael
Your mate has been back on the GNE FB page again!
Trent Chipchase > Go North East 3 hours ago via BlackBerry Smartphones App ·
What's the link for the (metro)facebook page please?
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Go North East > https://www.facebook.com/mymetrotw
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Trent Chipchase > Why's the metro not running today then?
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Go North East > I'd advise contacting them for info, Trent.
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Andy Clifford > asking gne might not work its due to power problems between heworth and gateshead
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Trent Chipchase > Sure! Thanks
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Trent Chipchase > ANDY the driver on 24(4904) said it was due to HOT
weather
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Trent Chipchase
I on bus 27(4848 towards south shields he is bumping up and down all over the place
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Trent Chipchase Sorry I mean 4948
7 hours ago · Like
Trent Chipchase Had to get off and wait for next one was so bad. And another passenger had same complaint
6 hours ago · Like
Go North East I am sorry that you have felt uncomfortable on this bus. I have been informed that they have taken the bus off the road Jarrow
6 hours ago · Like
Trent Chipchase They haven't as by the time I reached jarrow the bus had passengers on, was letting more on and going to newcastke
5 hours ago · Like
I know he irritates some; but to me at least he's entertaining. So here he is, Trent Chipchase, once again, taking GNE to task: https://www.facebook.com/simplyGNE/posts...7384290710
Trent Chipchase
I on bus 27(4848 towards south shields he is bumping up and down all over the place
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Trent Chipchase Sorry I mean 4948
7 hours ago · Like
Trent Chipchase Had to get off and wait for next one was so bad. And another passenger had same complaint
6 hours ago · Like
Go North East I am sorry that you have felt uncomfortable on this bus. I have been informed that they have taken the bus off the road Jarrow
6 hours ago · Like
Trent Chipchase They haven't as by the time I reached jarrow the bus had passengers on, was letting more on and going to newcastke
5 hours ago · Like
(17 Aug 2013, 6:56 pm)aureolin I can't believe he's a real person, and not just someone on a fake account trolling. He's got a valid point in the above post, but most of the stuff he comes out with is utter crap.
(17 Aug 2013, 6:56 pm)aureolin I can't believe he's a real person, and not just someone on a fake account trolling. He's got a valid point in the above post, but most of the stuff he comes out with is utter crap.
(17 Aug 2013, 6:47 pm)AdamY I know he irritates some; but to me at least he's entertaining. So here he is, Trent Chipchase, once again, taking GNE to task: https://www.facebook.com/simplyGNE/posts...7384290710
Terrific!
(17 Aug 2013, 6:47 pm)AdamY I know he irritates some; but to me at least he's entertaining. So here he is, Trent Chipchase, once again, taking GNE to task: https://www.facebook.com/simplyGNE/posts...7384290710
Terrific!
(17 Aug 2013, 7:08 pm)AdamY I think he makes quite a few valid points, however, they are usually hidden beneath other less poignant observations. For example, he is right to complain about the (apparent) consistent tardiness and heat experienced on the 24. But he doesn't need to state the same thing everyday. I think that's what annoys people the most. I will agree he does spout utter tripe at times, but, like the rest of us, he's just trying to get answers. He just doesn't go about it the right way.
(17 Aug 2013, 7:08 pm)AdamY I think he makes quite a few valid points, however, they are usually hidden beneath other less poignant observations. For example, he is right to complain about the (apparent) consistent tardiness and heat experienced on the 24. But he doesn't need to state the same thing everyday. I think that's what annoys people the most. I will agree he does spout utter tripe at times, but, like the rest of us, he's just trying to get answers. He just doesn't go about it the right way.
(17 Aug 2013, 7:16 pm)aureolin That's what makes me doubt that it's a real identity. If he was serious in his complaint he would just call them or email them. He should know by now that they're only going tell him to do that anyway.
(17 Aug 2013, 7:16 pm)aureolin That's what makes me doubt that it's a real identity. If he was serious in his complaint he would just call them or email them. He should know by now that they're only going tell him to do that anyway.
(17 Aug 2013, 7:19 pm)AdamY I suppose the doubt surrounding his identity would, one day, make a great GNE based quiz question: 'Trent Chipcahse - True or False?'
Not sure where to post this so apologies if it's in the wrong place.
Does anyone know any good sources of printed copies of old Busways & Northern (in their various guises) timetables? I know they crop up occasionally on ebay but wondered if anyone knew of any other good places to pick some up. If anyone on here has any they want to sell (or trade - I have a decent range) drop me a message. Thanks.
Tracey Passmore Was Sykes
is it right that a driver can stop ya takin on a push bike that ya just bought
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Go North East Tracey, bicycles are only allowed on our Lime services, the 8, 78 and 78A.
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Tracey Passmore Was Sykes so if ya go shoppin and buy a bike ya can not get on the bus home
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Tracey Passmore Was Sykes was childs bike
2 hours ago · Like
Andy Clifford Would think the bike would be boxed or covered
2 hours ago · Like
Ian Hignett The only way that it could be carried is if it fits wholly in the luggage space and then it is still at the drivers' discretion.
2 hours ago · Like
Go North East No, you cannot take a bicycle on any other bus.
2 hours ago · Like
Tracey Passmore Was Sykes it was for grandson
2 hours ago · Like
Ian Hignett and that makes a difference does it?
2 hours ago · Like
Tracey Passmore Was Sykes @ian hignett did i ask your advise and i think your attitude is out of order
2 hours ago · Like · 2
Olga Bradley Get a taxi Tracey and DONT let any of those nasty ' go north east' drivers have a ride on your grandsons bike.
2 hours ago · Like · 1
Rachel Burke Hotandspicy I think its a disgrace the government go on that they want more people to use puvlic transportinstead of cars then when you try ya not allowed av seen plenty oi f ppl take bikes on the bus if theres no buggies or wheel chairs on !!!!
2 hours ago via mobile · Like · 1
Gary Thompson think Ian must be bus spotter
2 hours ago · Like
Joanne Stoker thats disgustin but u can take scooters on a bus x
about an hour ago via mobile · Like
Ian Hignett No, but you posted on a public forum and your seem to think that there should be an exception for your case.
5 minutes ago via mobile · Like
I see our old friend Mr Hignett up to his old tricks again. Did anything ever come of the complaints forwarded to GNE from some forum members?
https://www.facebook.com/simplyGNE/posts...4181485710
Tracey Passmore Was Sykes
is it right that a driver can stop ya takin on a push bike that ya just bought
Like · · 2 hours ago
Go North East Tracey, bicycles are only allowed on our Lime services, the 8, 78 and 78A.
2 hours ago · Like
Tracey Passmore Was Sykes so if ya go shoppin and buy a bike ya can not get on the bus home
2 hours ago · Like
Tracey Passmore Was Sykes was childs bike
2 hours ago · Like
Andy Clifford Would think the bike would be boxed or covered
2 hours ago · Like
Ian Hignett The only way that it could be carried is if it fits wholly in the luggage space and then it is still at the drivers' discretion.
2 hours ago · Like
Go North East No, you cannot take a bicycle on any other bus.
2 hours ago · Like
Tracey Passmore Was Sykes it was for grandson
2 hours ago · Like
Ian Hignett and that makes a difference does it?
2 hours ago · Like
Tracey Passmore Was Sykes @ian hignett did i ask your advise and i think your attitude is out of order
2 hours ago · Like · 2
Olga Bradley Get a taxi Tracey and DONT let any of those nasty ' go north east' drivers have a ride on your grandsons bike.
2 hours ago · Like · 1
Rachel Burke Hotandspicy I think its a disgrace the government go on that they want more people to use puvlic transportinstead of cars then when you try ya not allowed av seen plenty oi f ppl take bikes on the bus if theres no buggies or wheel chairs on !!!!
2 hours ago via mobile · Like · 1
Gary Thompson think Ian must be bus spotter
2 hours ago · Like
Joanne Stoker thats disgustin but u can take scooters on a bus x
about an hour ago via mobile · Like
Ian Hignett No, but you posted on a public forum and your seem to think that there should be an exception for your case.
5 minutes ago via mobile · Like
(19 Aug 2013, 12:10 pm)AdamY I see our old friend Mr Hignett up to his old tricks again. Did anything ever come of the complaints forwarded to GNE from some forum members?
https://www.facebook.com/simplyGNE/posts...4181485710
(19 Aug 2013, 12:10 pm)AdamY I see our old friend Mr Hignett up to his old tricks again. Did anything ever come of the complaints forwarded to GNE from some forum members?
https://www.facebook.com/simplyGNE/posts...4181485710
(19 Aug 2013, 5:03 pm)aureolin Nope. The response I got (without digging it out) was along the lines of any posts deemed offensive will be removed, but he's free to comment. I always say you shouldn't say on the Internet something you wouldn't say to their face. I guess he doesn't apply the same logic.
(19 Aug 2013, 5:03 pm)aureolin Nope. The response I got (without digging it out) was along the lines of any posts deemed offensive will be removed, but he's free to comment. I always say you shouldn't say on the Internet something you wouldn't say to their face. I guess he doesn't apply the same logic.
