(27 Jul 2022, 6:29 pm)F114TML wrote Yeah, I mainly use the Metro for leisure but I did use it at peak times for a work experience placement in college and it wasn't the most comfortable, but I survived and it wasn't really rammed (those single seats near the wheelchair bay were nice). Although having said that, I don't generally mind standing on a Metro for 30-40 minutes but I think that's just me, as I generally don't like standing on buses.
(27 Jul 2022, 6:39 pm)streetdeckfan wrote I personally quite like standing up on buses (and standing in general, I hate sitting!)I do like standing up on buses/walking down the bus ready to get off when its moving/going around turns e.g into eldon square and be able to just walk without grabbing onto anything.
Back when I was at school I would get the late scholars back since it was always empty, and I would stand for most of the journey, usually seeing how long I could last without holding on, which considering the route was up and down steep hills and along winding country roads, was surprisingly difficult!
Ironically, because of that, I find it easier to balance standing up in a moving bus than I do just walking around!
(27 Jul 2022, 6:39 pm)streetdeckfan wrote I personally quite like standing up on buses (and standing in general, I hate sitting!)
Back when I was at school I would get the late scholars back since it was always empty, and I would stand for most of the journey, usually seeing how long I could last without holding on, which considering the route was up and down steep hills and along winding country roads, was surprisingly difficult!
Ironically, because of that, I find it easier to balance standing up in a moving bus than I do just walking around!
(28 Jul 2022, 6:16 pm)Unber43 wrote While there is 3 buses cancelled in a row for the 39/39A/39B(twice)/X20/56/60(twice)/61(from Peterlee).It's pathetic. They don't care anymore. Same thing could be said lately about the last X1s from Peterlee or to Peterlee. I've know a few people who travel though Houghton to get to Peterlee or the other way round and the X1 was cancelled so fall on the 55 but that's no possibility if the X1 to Peterlee are cancelled
But if you think thats bad the LAST 7 50's are cancelled from Durham I mean, what a disgrace
(28 Jul 2022, 6:37 pm)Aaron21 wrote It's pathetic. They don't care anymore. Same thing could be said lately about the last X1s from Peterlee or to Peterlee. I've know a few people who travel though Houghton to get to Peterlee or the other way round and the X1 was cancelled so fall on the 55 but that's no possibility if the X1 to Peterlee are cancelledits honestly past frustrating these cancellations, people waiting between 20 mins to 4-5 hours for the next bus on the route.
(28 Jul 2022, 6:16 pm)Unber43 wrote While there is 3 buses cancelled in a row for the 39/39A/39B(twice)/X20/56/60(twice)/61(from Peterlee).
But if you think thats bad the LAST 7 50's are cancelled from Durham I mean, what a disgrace
(28 Jul 2022, 7:10 pm)Michael wrote Pathetic, could they not move another bus driver from another route to do at least some of those runs?BUt also Ayrton (i think thats what its called) i think only the 50 services it, but what about if you want to get off between Boldon & South Sheilds, you'll have to go to Sunderland, get a bus to Bolden, then the 5 if it even goes the same way.
Gonna be a long way home for those working in Durham and who work along the route - such as Nissan (yes they have the 56 but why should they have to go in to Sunderland/Newcastle - then get a bus in to Shields)
(28 Jul 2022, 7:32 pm)Unber43 wrote BUt also Ayrton (i think thats what its called) i think only the 50 services it, but what about if you want to get off between Boldon & South Sheilds, you'll have to go to Sunderland, get a bus to Bolden, then the 5 if it even goes the same way.
(28 Jul 2022, 8:29 pm)Unber43 wrote With plenty of Deckers spare while schools aren't on, I wonder if GNE might consider possibly reducing the 20 to every 30 mins, X20 and put deckers on them. And Have the X1 at every 15 mins.
Tbf, I don't know why the X1 & 56 don't share a stand at eldon square each can have 5-7 mins on the stand.
(28 Jul 2022, 8:43 pm)Storx wrote Surely it would be better to just cancel the X20 outright and push everyone onto the 20 considering the X20 just duplicates the 20 but misses a large chunk of the route with a short X20 between Langley Park and Durham only.Maybe you could get the 65 to extend upto Langley Park, or extend a 65 & 20 up there hourly each.
If Deptford are cancelled buses though, surely the 2/2A, 39/39A would be the better routes to target. There's way too many buses on Chester Road and through Grangetown as it is, you could easily curtail one of the 39's heading North at Sunderland and curtail one of the 2/2A heading South.
(28 Jul 2022, 7:45 pm)Unber43 wrote I know you get the 50 often so I am glad you have shared your thoughts - how will this affect you/does it? Will you work from home?I'll just work from home tomorrow, but not everyone has that luxury.
(28 Jul 2022, 9:32 pm)Ambassador wrote It’s probably a good job MG is leaving but I imagine he’s not the root cause, as much as a poor a job he’s done, the same old team are behind him.i feel like MG has the right idea, branded buses, fares etc however GNE failure to change there route map especially in Washington & North Tyneside aswell as the massive investment into Consett, was just the same old routes with zero changes.
Clear the decks and get new blood in.
(28 Jul 2022, 5:26 pm)stagecoachbusdepot wrote Vastly improved format on the short notice cancellations for tomorrow (for the likes of X1 making it easier to see at a glance whether it's full journey cancelled or early curtailed)Well, if Adrian is working in Durham, tomorrow, he wo t be getting the 50 home, since there's none after 2:40, it seems. (no idea what setting made that so small)
https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/short-noti...cellations
Still an alarming amount of cancellations however, across various depots, for a company that is apparently over-staffed and without the pressures of scholars. Let's hope the over-staffing increases somewhat come Sept.
(28 Jul 2022, 10:55 pm)omnicity4659 wrote Around 340 cancellations at depots other than Washington, a further ~120 out of Washington. Staffing situation remains dire in many roles other than driving which is also causing serious issues.Holidays and wing mirrors isnt it? Sure that's what's causing all these issues.
Shout out to the guys and girls who have had to cover multiple roles and shifts to prevent a total collapse of parts of Go North East, often being the only ones running the show behind the scenes. I hope they take no notice of the absolute bollocks that those in management are posting on here and elsewhere claiming that the company is "over-staffed".
(28 Jul 2022, 10:55 pm)omnicity4659 wrote Around 340 cancellations at depots other than Washington, a further ~120 out of Washington. Staffing situation remains dire in many roles other than driving which is also causing serious issues.
Shout out to the guys and girls who have had to cover multiple roles and shifts to prevent a total collapse of parts of Go North East, often being the only ones running the show behind the scenes. I hope they take no notice of the absolute bollocks that those in management are posting on here and elsewhere claiming that the company is "over-staffed".