(02 Mar 2013, 1:29 pm)Michael wrote Since we have all discussed GNE on here, can i make a suggestion for stagecoach Sunderland?
I would merge the 8 and 20 together to make it one full route... New 20 route.
Pennywell, Prestbury Road, City Centre, Fawcett Street - Royal Hospital - South Hylton
Not many people use the 8 (well when ive seen it its being empty or very few on) but it may get used more if new links are opened.
What happens with the 8 and 20 is that they both tend to run together. They often have about 2-3 minutes apart, but if the 8 is late for whatever reason, they'll run together.
I must disagree about the passenger numbers though. I sometimes choose the 8 over Chester Road services as it's six and two threes regarding the walk, and it can often get quite full - people often have to stand and pushchairs are left at stops. The one that departs Pennywell at approximately 09:30am on a morning is always full. Why? 90% of the passengers are over 60 and have a concessionary pass.
I wouldn't mind them merging providing that the new proposed 20 followed the ten minute frequency as it does now, and it followed the 8's route (via Hadleigh Road etc).