(11 Aug 2021, 11:08 am)Ambassador wrote I know it's a seperate issue but the bus was pretty rammed and only 2 or 3 people were wearing masks which was a little offputting
For the 2 days a week I'm in the office I'm gonna stick to Uber.
Just out of sheer curiosity.
How long is the bus journey (including connections) vs the uber?
(11 Aug 2021, 11:51 am)Jimmi wrote Sorry hun x
They're still allocated on the regular due to lack of high spec spares since 6301/2/3 went to Consett, it wouldn't be so bad if they can rotate the boards they do so they're likely not being caught by the same passengers each day (no idea if this is done or not?) but seems like pot luck especially when they get chucked on as a breakdown replacement.
It's amazing how seriously things like WiFi and plug sockets can be taken by some passengers, I've even seen passengers kicking off with drivers when the plugs don't work especially when the passenger think the driver is just being awkward and not turning them on to annoy the passengers, will admit in the past I have been annoyed when I'm short on data or battery life and a basic spec Bus turns up instead of the advertised bus with these features.
Getting people out of cars now is always going to be a struggle as the bus is seen as not good value alternative option due to high priced fares and long indirect journey times.
As pleasing as it is to see GNE offer these price promotions. I fear it is too little, too late.
Totally agree on journey times. It's a massive factor.