(03 Jan 2023, 12:28 pm)Thomas12 wrote I am wondering if we will see GCT bidding for less considering they have a decent amount of work in Durham - and they have already handed back the 516 contract. On the downside, this may mean Nexus struggle to cover all services.

Yes, I agree that is a downside, even though GCT often run a terrible service which might as well but exist anyway half the time.

In terms of North Tyneside, I expect GCT will keep the 335 but Phoenix could run the K2 and W1/W1A. Apparently the 342 is going to Stagecoach (not sure which depot, but apparently driver changeovers would happen at either Wallsend Metro or Westerhope depending which depot).

84/84A hasn't been with Stagecoach before, and if GCT don't have it either Stagecoach or Phoenix would probably have it. Can't see GNE or Arriva running it given the driver shortage and it being outside their operating area really (Arriva giving up the 54, 685 and X46 suggests they won't take on any more work). Not to go off-topic but I could see Arriva giving Stagecoach the 47 contract as well as it's now entirely Stagecoach territory.