(20 Feb 2017, 4:29 pm)Tom wrote Not sure if anyone knows the answer to this but anyway... Was on the 558 today and noticed the driver didn't give tickets to fare paying passengers (claiming the ticket machine was broken which it clearly wasn't as ENCTS tickets printed out fine) but my question was do Nexus get the money taken in as it is a contract or do GCT keep it. If Nexus get the money or part of the money then it seems GCT are finding away around it, but if not then fair enough.
Otherwise was quite impressed and I still can't see many faults with GCT to see what people are complaining about.
(20 Feb 2017, 5:46 pm)Dan wrote As part of all Nexus contracts, bus operators agree that, "when vehicles are operated by a driver only, fares must be collected from and a receipt issued to, passengers as they board or passes and tickets presented in lieu of cash payment (or to allow travel at a reduced rate) checked for validity."
At the end of each week, the bus operator must provide Nexus with any revenue taken on-board the bus. Nexus will be able to tell if this is the correct amount of revenue by looking at how many tickets have been issued. If a ticket is not issued, Nexus cannot provide any evidence of that passenger being on board the bus, and hence the operator would not need to provide this cash to Nexus.
I would report this to Nexus, for Gateshead Central Taxis to investigate. It will also allow for Nexus' own revenue protection team to travel on-board the buses, if they are suspicious of this activity.
(20 Feb 2017, 4:29 pm)Tom wrote Not sure if anyone knows the answer to this but anyway... Was on the 558 today and noticed the driver didn't give tickets to fare paying passengers (claiming the ticket machine was broken which it clearly wasn't as ENCTS tickets printed out fine) but my question was do Nexus get the money taken in as it is a contract or do GCT keep it. If Nexus get the money or part of the money then it seems GCT are finding away around it, but if not then fair enough.
Otherwise was quite impressed and I still can't see many faults with GCT to see what people are complaining about.
(20 Feb 2017, 5:46 pm)Dan wrote As part of all Nexus contracts, bus operators agree that, "when vehicles are operated by a driver only, fares must be collected from and a receipt issued to, passengers as they board or passes and tickets presented in lieu of cash payment (or to allow travel at a reduced rate) checked for validity."
At the end of each week, the bus operator must provide Nexus with any revenue taken on-board the bus. Nexus will be able to tell if this is the correct amount of revenue by looking at how many tickets have been issued. If a ticket is not issued, Nexus cannot provide any evidence of that passenger being on board the bus, and hence the operator would not need to provide this cash to Nexus.
I would report this to Nexus, for Gateshead Central Taxis to investigate. It will also allow for Nexus' own revenue protection team to travel on-board the buses, if they are suspicious of this activity.
(20 Feb 2017, 9:42 pm)Malarkey wrote Happens on a daily basis on the 37/73, so I would imagine Nexus don't see a penny from GCT.
(20 Feb 2017, 4:29 pm)Tom wrote Not sure if anyone knows the answer to this but anyway... Was on the 558 today and noticed the driver didn't give tickets to fare paying passengers (claiming the ticket machine was broken which it clearly wasn't as ENCTS tickets printed out fine) but my question was do Nexus get the money taken in as it is a contract or do GCT keep it. If Nexus get the money or part of the money then it seems GCT are finding away around it, but if not then fair enough.
Otherwise was quite impressed and I still can't see many faults with GCT to see what people are complaining about.
(08 Mar 2017, 5:47 pm)makem1 wrote Were GCT getting the money!, reminds me of conductors on the last night buses, never issued a ticket and just took what ever was offered, classed it as their tip!
(17 Feb 2017, 3:42 pm)Tom wrote Ah right cheers, thought the 335 would have been more! Bluebirds it will be I guess then.
(14 Mar 2017, 3:09 pm)Andreos1 wrote Keep your eye open for new vehicles later on the year. Possibly towards late summer/autumn.
This also ties in with the new vehicle testing facility that's being planned.
(14 Mar 2017, 4:02 pm)Tom wrote Ah right cheers, might just get loans for the 335 and W3 then unless they have enough to cover it.
(14 Mar 2017, 4:13 pm)Dan wrote I believe Gateshead Central Taxis are in line to purchase Go North East's Volvo B10BLE 4919 and Dennis Trident 3866. Not really 'new', but it'll release vehicles which do conform to the contractual requirements for these services.
I noticed two Bluebirds were on service 73 yesterday - usually Solos.
(14 Mar 2017, 4:13 pm)Dan wrote I believe Gateshead Central Taxis are in line to purchase Go North East's Volvo B10BLE 4919 and Dennis Trident 3866. Not really 'new', but it'll release vehicles which do conform to the contractual requirements for these services.
I noticed two Bluebirds were on service 73 yesterday - usually Solos.
(14 Mar 2017, 4:13 pm)Dan wrote I believe Gateshead Central Taxis are in line to purchase Go North East's Volvo B10BLE 4919 and Dennis Trident 3866. Not really 'new', but it'll release vehicles which do conform to the contractual requirements for these services.
I noticed two Bluebirds were on service 73 yesterday - usually Solos.
(14 Mar 2017, 4:13 pm)Dan wrote I believe Gateshead Central Taxis are in line to purchase Go North East's Volvo B10BLE 4919 and Dennis Trident 3866. Not really 'new', but it'll release vehicles which do conform to the contractual requirements for these services.
I noticed two Bluebirds were on service 73 yesterday - usually Solos.
(22 Mar 2017, 8:14 pm)Tom wrote These have a Strata but unsure whether or not it is on loan, or a purchase?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/emdjt42/32...ateposted/
(22 Mar 2017, 8:14 pm)Tom wrote These have a Strata but unsure whether or not it is on loan, or a purchase?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/emdjt42/32...ateposted/