(13 May 2015, 7:23 pm)Malarkey wrote I would have Half Hour to wait in Chester for the 78 which departs Chester at 22:29 and gets to Shiney Row at 22:49, with the 2 arriving at Shiney Row at 23:02 towards Washington.
Wouldnt be so bad if their was another 50 at 22:40 and 23:40 going as far as Washington Galleries where it would Terminate, would imagine quite a few people would use it, those who have went out for a few Drinks, or are returning home from Work in Chester/Durham etc, these journeys might not be profitable and might not have a full load of passengers on board, but atleast GNE would be providing a Service to those who otherwise be left to find a alternative way back home.
25min wait and a 21 to Low Fell or Gateshead (followed by a 20min? wait and a walk) or a 30 min wait and 2 to the front door. No brainer
.Aye, unfortunately operators run the services to suit their 'investors', rather than customers.
My own opinion (whether right or not), is that people are put off going via Chester and using it as a hub on a night - not only because facilities are exposed to the elements, but because the connections are poor.
Poor connections = disgruntled passengers = lower numbers = curtailed and reduced services.
Conversely... Good connections = happy customers = increased numbers = extended and increased services.
I would love to see buses to here there and everywhere, but it won't happen. Good connections will at the very least appease some people and maybe encourage growth.