(08 Feb 2023, 3:54 pm)Storx wrote Not to mention there's competition in the area who pay more and, based on the lack of moaning coming into the public, have a better staff morale aswell.
I do believe Stagecoach Walkergate and Slatyford poached a lot of drivers from both GNE and Arriva from things I've read.
(08 Feb 2023, 3:57 pm)Rob44 wrote They certainly poached lots of drivers from arriva at Jesmond - thats why the 43, 44 and 45 had loads of cancelations last year
perhaps that is why it is rumoured that they have went for more tendered services? And there are virtually no cancellations even with the 317 needing extra drivers?