(21 Feb 2015, 9:48 pm)Dan wrote Also keep in mind what Greg in Weardale said earlier, as it was a very valid point. The times listed at bus stops are estimates rather than official times - Savory Road is not a timing point and consequently isn't given in Go North East's timetable, so it's a time that has been assumed.
When listening in to a conversation between an experienced driver and a trainee today on the 8, I noted that he was constantly reminding him stuff like,
'Aye, you've got to be at the Galleries for 50 and you've got to leave at 52, and its 43 now so you can just take it slow'.
'You're meant to be at Waterview Park for 41, so you can just coast this along before you do that u-turn when you're there 'cos it's 33 now'.
So, I guess you're right about times for specific stopping points not being totally accurate. As long as all key points are met on time, everything is okay.