(27 Sep 2023, 3:28 pm)Bazza wrote How many of the reasons given could apply to operators in this area?
Certainly GNE and possibly ANE (although I’m not sure if they are being so vocal about running at a loss)
Add that to running in competition with heavily subsidised competition- Metro in the case of GNE and eventually the Ashington rail link for ANE.
I wonder if Nexus / local authorities have plans in place if any of the big operators pull out of the region
In fairness, none at all.
That's a dig at Lothian Country, which recently expanded into the area and is fully owned by Edinburgh Council.
https://www.lothianbuses.com/news/2023/0...y-october/ - I have a feeling they've spat their dummy over those new routes aswell.
From a passenger point of view, if the Blyth and Tyne Railway is nearby, then losing a duplicate bus service wouldn't be a loss - the rail journey is 10x better for 99% of people.