(28 Oct 2013, 9:24 pm)thetravelman wrote Hi everyone, just an observation I've noticed... the new TynedaleXpress X85, 7.00am ish service to Newcastle thru Heddon on the wall, seems to have quite low passenger numbers, I noted this on several occasions now and wonder how long it will run before being pulled from service. Today there were only 2 passengers onboard, Friday there were only 3 passenger', id of expected that time in morning to be more onboard. Ive even passed this service several times over past few weeks on A69 heading towards Hexham again with only a 3 or 4 passengers onboard. I hope this service is not just a white elephant as I think its a great service for the north side of tyne. I think these buses look really smart in the orange.
The proof will be in the pudding when comparing it to loadings on the closest 685.
Even the 71 has a greater load at that time of the morning!