(27 Aug 2022, 6:24 pm)Storx wrote Be interesting to see what happens with Percy Main aswell as they're rather lacking routes (1/19/41(A)/309/310/311). Wonder if they might gain something from elsewhere but not sure what there's only really the 9/24/26 triangle that's anywhere near.How can Percy Main remain open with only that amount of work? Surely they'd be better doing a 'deal' with Arriva who have presence around North Tyneside but will soon lack nearby facilities.
(27 Aug 2022, 6:24 pm)Storx wrote Wouldn't be surprised to see some odd routes move around to cover the driver issue.
Be interesting to see what happens with Percy Main aswell as they're rather lacking routes (1/19/41(A)/309/310/311). Wonder if they might gain something from elsewhere but not sure what there's only really the 9/24/26 triangle that's anywhere near.
(27 Aug 2022, 6:55 pm)L469 YVK wrote How can Percy Main remain open with only that amount of work? Surely they'd be better doing a 'deal' with Arriva who have presence around North Tyneside but will soon lack nearby facilities.
I won't go into anymore detail on this thread to 'avoid' it turning into a hard suggestion.
(27 Aug 2022, 6:24 pm)Storx wrote Wouldn't be surprised to see some odd routes move around to cover the driver issue.Really GNE could add the 5 & 9 to run through to North Shields. And then they can do driver change overs with the 310 & 1 or something.
Be interesting to see what happens with Percy Main aswell as they're rather lacking routes (1/19/41(A)/309/310/311). Wonder if they might gain something from elsewhere but not sure what there's only really the 9/24/26 triangle that's anywhere near.
(27 Aug 2022, 6:55 pm)L469 YVK wrote How can Percy Main remain open with only that amount of work? Surely they'd be better doing a 'deal' with Arriva who have presence around North Tyneside but will soon lack nearby facilities.
I won't go into anymore detail on this thread to 'avoid' it turning into a hard suggestion.
(27 Aug 2022, 7:00 pm)cbma06 wrote Since PM duties go through the Tyne tunnel to do some Washington services on the evenings etc…, Couldn’t the 27 be transferred to PM from Riverside?, it would free up more space at riverside depot.
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(28 Aug 2022, 1:47 pm)itsadam wrote Does anyone know if the office in Chester for drivers will close too? It's handy for drivers imo and it'll be a shame if that goes too
(28 Aug 2022, 9:57 pm)BusLoverMum wrote The A1 has had roadworks since it became the A1.
(28 Aug 2022, 10:10 pm)Ambassador wrote Yes but in their 5 year project bid to make the worst bit…less worse, they’ve made Durham Road through Birtley and Low Fell….also worse.We typically come off at Sainsbury's, go up Chowdene bank and onto Durham road to miss out the traffic, so much faster than staying on the A1!
It’s a sea of worse. There ain’t no quick route from Dunston to Durham these days
(28 Aug 2022, 3:50 pm)citaro5284 wrote Doubt there is any point leaving it open. Washington drivers changeover there, but have their baits at Washington depot as they might not take over a bus back at Chester-le-St and Riverside drivers will changeover at Gateshead Metro.Will Stanley's bait room re-open with the 6?
(31 Aug 2022, 12:35 pm)lloyd647 wrote Does anyone know when the 21 and X21 are moving to riverside also just wondering when will the Q3 transfer back to riverside.
(31 Aug 2022, 3:03 pm)Adrian wrote I'm really surprised they're closing that as a facility.
What do those working the 34, 71 and the Chester locals do in terms of toilet facilities? I don't think there are any public toilets at Chester-le-Street any more.
(31 Aug 2022, 5:19 pm)stagecoachbusdepot wrote Are bus drivers not allowed to shop in Tesco like?They are, but if they are going in just for the toilet there will be complaints from Tesco Managers to GNE if they don't purchase anything.
(31 Aug 2022, 5:19 pm)stagecoachbusdepot wrote Are bus drivers not allowed to shop in Tesco like?
(31 Aug 2022, 5:28 pm)Adrian wrote No, absolutely not. They are required to shop at Morrisons only...![]()
You know the point that is being made, and it's widely accepted that businesses providing toilets in customer areas are customer toilets. Not for a business to direct their staff to, because they've identified a cost-saving in shutting down their own facility.
Not to mention that it's bad enough drivers are expected to use council 'maintained' public toilets elsewhere; most of which are a disgrace and I wouldn't let my dog use them. Maybe we should be asking whether bus drivers have the right to decent hygiene facilities instead?
(31 Aug 2022, 5:28 pm)Adrian wrote No, absolutely not. They are required to shop at Morrisons only...In London they have driver toilets at Terminals, really CLS should have one.![]()
You know the point that is being made, and it's widely accepted that businesses providing toilets in customer areas are customer toilets. Not for a business to direct their staff to, because they've identified a cost-saving in shutting down their own facility.
Not to mention that it's bad enough drivers are expected to use council 'maintained' public toilets elsewhere; most of which are a disgrace and I wouldn't let my dog use them. Maybe we should be asking whether bus drivers have the right to decent hygiene facilities instead?
(31 Aug 2022, 5:31 pm)Unber43 wrote In London they have driver toilets at Terminals, really CLS should have one.
Consett, Stanley,CLS, Durham, Sunderland, Houghton, Hetton,Metrocetnre, Gateshead, Heworth, Newcastle, Peterlee should all have them for drivers only