(07 Dec 2016, 7:00 pm)Andreos1 wrote Although I suggested the cheaper option of using vehicles that interwork on a less demanding route, therefore saving wear and tear. Is it not time to actually go for it? Stopping with the fannying about with buses and introduce something that will last.
Their current way of doing it clearly isn't working. Every four to five years there are a few months where breakdowns seem to happen on a far too frequent basis. This will inevitably be noticed by passengers, reducing their impression of the service. The vehicles used are then no good for any service that has any level of demand, unless they undergo serious mechanical work.
Coaches would last longer, arguably help increase service growth, and you'd think would have some use afterwards, as you stated.
It's also not as if coaches aren't accessible, or 'local' service friendly either now.