Tees Flex
Tees Flex
(26 Jan 2023, 8:44 pm)col87 I not sure using examples in Tyneside helps something that’s for the Tees Valley.
What might work would be a mixture like this so using Hartlepool as an example.
Supported services to all Villages and North Tees Hospital Monday - Saturday daytime. Much better than trying to book Teesflex which you might not be able to get in time. Last service from North Tees at 8:10 PM allowing for shift change and visiting hours plus supported service on Sundays.
DRT model for Sundays/bank holiday ( villages plus areas of town without a commercial service such as Rift House , West Park, Burbank areas.
I think it would work like that.
(26 Jan 2023, 8:44 pm)col87 I not sure using examples in Tyneside helps something that’s for the Tees Valley.
What might work would be a mixture like this so using Hartlepool as an example.
Supported services to all Villages and North Tees Hospital Monday - Saturday daytime. Much better than trying to book Teesflex which you might not be able to get in time. Last service from North Tees at 8:10 PM allowing for shift change and visiting hours plus supported service on Sundays.
DRT model for Sundays/bank holiday ( villages plus areas of town without a commercial service such as Rift House , West Park, Burbank areas.
I think it would work like that.
(26 Jan 2023, 8:37 pm)RobinHood Clearly TeesFlex isn't a viable solution though, otherwise it wouldn't be at risk of ending.
All it does is provide further evidence that A) DRT once again doesn't work; and B) these niche journeys that fall outside of the existing bus network will never be sustainable no matter how many suggest otherwise or petition for it.
(26 Jan 2023, 9:21 pm)Andreos1 That's like saying a commercial bus network doesn't work because they cut, cancel and rely on public money to fund it.
What I will say, is that it's clearly another example of a network which has flaws and despite those making the decisions, thinking they know best - they clearly don't.
(26 Jan 2023, 8:37 pm)RobinHood Clearly TeesFlex isn't a viable solution though, otherwise it wouldn't be at risk of ending.
All it does is provide further evidence that A) DRT once again doesn't work; and B) these niche journeys that fall outside of the existing bus network will never be sustainable no matter how many suggest otherwise or petition for it.
(26 Jan 2023, 9:21 pm)Andreos1 That's like saying a commercial bus network doesn't work because they cut, cancel and rely on public money to fund it.
What I will say, is that it's clearly another example of a network which has flaws and despite those making the decisions, thinking they know best - they clearly don't.
(27 Jan 2023, 10:53 am)Adrian I'm minded to agree, but only because I don't think DRT is a viable solution across such a vast area as the whole of the Tees Valley CA. It's been pushed in as a sticking-plaster approach, instead of working with operators to ensure some of the more common travel needs are met.
It's costing the authority a million a year to provide, and I'd be very surprised if Stagecoach weren't making at least 25% from that. It'd likely be a lot cheaper to work out some fully secured services, even running only a couple times a day, covering a lot of these smaller settlements.
I don't think a lot of these journeys are niche; they're people trying to access shops and services, which is essential. Living in a smaller settlement shouldn't mean you're cut off from the world, but its further evidence that the objectives of private enterprise are at odds with the objectives of good public services.
Well yeah, it's so successful that it's been propped up and over-reliant on public money for years. You'll be telling me that branding doesn't work next.
(27 Jan 2023, 10:53 am)Adrian I'm minded to agree, but only because I don't think DRT is a viable solution across such a vast area as the whole of the Tees Valley CA. It's been pushed in as a sticking-plaster approach, instead of working with operators to ensure some of the more common travel needs are met.
It's costing the authority a million a year to provide, and I'd be very surprised if Stagecoach weren't making at least 25% from that. It'd likely be a lot cheaper to work out some fully secured services, even running only a couple times a day, covering a lot of these smaller settlements.
I don't think a lot of these journeys are niche; they're people trying to access shops and services, which is essential. Living in a smaller settlement shouldn't mean you're cut off from the world, but its further evidence that the objectives of private enterprise are at odds with the objectives of good public services.
Well yeah, it's so successful that it's been propped up and over-reliant on public money for years. You'll be telling me that branding doesn't work next.
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Route: Darlington & Stockton Tees Flex to Darlington & Stockton Tees Flex
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Service type: Flexible Registration
Effective date: 25 Feb 2023
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Route: Foggy Furze Stagecoach Depot to Foggy Furze Stagecoach Depot
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Service type: Flexible Registration
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Route: Portrack Stagecoach Depot to Portrack Stagecoach Depot
Service number: R ® (Rou)
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(30 Jan 2023, 3:04 pm)GuyParkRoyal PB0001987/309 Cancelled (Short notice)https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and.../tees-flex
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Route: Darlington & Stockton Tees Flex to Darlington & Stockton Tees Flex
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Route: Foggy Furze Stagecoach Depot to Foggy Furze Stagecoach Depot
Service number: H (Hou)
Service type: Flexible Registration
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PB0001987/307 Cancelled (Short notice)
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Route: Portrack Stagecoach Depot to Portrack Stagecoach Depot
Service number: R ® (Rou)
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(30 Jan 2023, 3:04 pm)GuyParkRoyal PB0001987/309 Cancelled (Short notice)https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and.../tees-flex
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Route: Darlington & Stockton Tees Flex to Darlington & Stockton Tees Flex
Service number: T
Service type: Flexible Registration
Effective date: 25 Feb 2023
PB0001987/308 Cancelled (Short notice)
CLEVELAND TRANSIT LTD
Route: Foggy Furze Stagecoach Depot to Foggy Furze Stagecoach Depot
Service number: H (Hou)
Service type: Flexible Registration
Effective date: 25 Feb 2023
PB0001987/307 Cancelled (Short notice)
CLEVELAND TRANSIT LTD
Route: Portrack Stagecoach Depot to Portrack Stagecoach Depot
Service number: R ® (Rou)
Service type: Flexible Registration
Effective date: 25 Feb 2023
https://petitions.sumofus.org/petitions/save-tees-flex
The inevitable petition has been set up.
(31 Jan 2023, 9:45 am)Andreos1 https://petitions.sumofus.org/petitions/save-tees-flex
The inevitable petition has been set up.
(31 Jan 2023, 9:45 am)Andreos1 https://petitions.sumofus.org/petitions/save-tees-flex
The inevitable petition has been set up.
Honestly I think services like TeesFlex would be a great addition to services in major areas. I think Peterlee could massively benefit from them. Instead of waiting at Peterlee Bus Station for say 45 mins for an X10 book it so you're there for 10 mins before
(31 Jan 2023, 5:40 pm)col87 Ben must have got his mates involved half them comments make no sense as am fairly sure it didn’t start till about 8 Am and finished at 8PM
(31 Jan 2023, 5:40 pm)col87 Ben must have got his mates involved half them comments make no sense as am fairly sure it didn’t start till about 8 Am and finished at 8PM
Someone might want to tell SNE that (assuming they are continuing as the operator): https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and.../tees-flex
Still says: Tees Flex was introduced in February 2020, on an initial 3-year trial, with funds provided by Tees Valley Combined Authority. The contract’s end date is 24 February 2023, and we have not been asked to continue beyond that date.
Seems a bizarre way to manage a service...leave communitis thinking they are about to be cut off, let the operator announce it ceasing then seemingly catch said operator unawares and extend by 18 months at the eleventh hour. And we think Nexus are bad!
(20 Feb 2023, 12:07 pm)col87 Well Ben not wanting to lose one of his vanity projects has extended it by 18 months so plenty more chances to see them parked up out of use on Victoria Road or Stockton High Street. I bet the drivers love them as it seems an easy shift.
(20 Feb 2023, 12:07 pm)col87 Well Ben not wanting to lose one of his vanity projects has extended it by 18 months so plenty more chances to see them parked up out of use on Victoria Road or Stockton High Street. I bet the drivers love them as it seems an easy shift.
(20 Feb 2023, 2:33 pm)stagecoachbusdepot Someone might want to tell SNE that (assuming they are continuing as the operator): https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and.../tees-flexYes considering Stagecoach own the buses unless Ben has somehow managed to buy them and is going to drive them himself then it’s turned into a right farce.
Still says: Tees Flex was introduced in February 2020, on an initial 3-year trial, with funds provided by Tees Valley Combined Authority. The contract’s end date is 24 February 2023, and we have not been asked to continue beyond that date.
Seems a bizarre way to manage a service...leave communitis thinking they are about to be cut off, let the operator announce it ceasing then seemingly catch said operator unawares and extend by 18 months at the eleventh hour. And we think Nexus are bad!
(20 Feb 2023, 2:33 pm)stagecoachbusdepot Someone might want to tell SNE that (assuming they are continuing as the operator): https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and.../tees-flexYes considering Stagecoach own the buses unless Ben has somehow managed to buy them and is going to drive them himself then it’s turned into a right farce.
Still says: Tees Flex was introduced in February 2020, on an initial 3-year trial, with funds provided by Tees Valley Combined Authority. The contract’s end date is 24 February 2023, and we have not been asked to continue beyond that date.
Seems a bizarre way to manage a service...leave communitis thinking they are about to be cut off, let the operator announce it ceasing then seemingly catch said operator unawares and extend by 18 months at the eleventh hour. And we think Nexus are bad!
(21 Feb 2023, 8:50 am)col87 Yes considering Stagecoach own the buses unless Ben has somehow managed to buy them and is going to drive them himself then it’s turned into a right farce.
(21 Feb 2023, 8:50 am)col87 Yes considering Stagecoach own the buses unless Ben has somehow managed to buy them and is going to drive them himself then it’s turned into a right farce.
(21 Feb 2023, 8:50 am)col87 Yes considering Stagecoach own the buses unless Ben has somehow managed to buy them and is going to drive them himself then it’s turned into a right farce.
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(21 Feb 2023, 8:50 am)col87 Yes considering Stagecoach own the buses unless Ben has somehow managed to buy them and is going to drive them himself then it’s turned into a right farce.
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Don't Stagecoach own the older Sprinters that were once part of the Late and Overloaded (Little and Often) experiment in Ashford?
(03 Mar 2023, 12:59 am)Rapidsnap Don't Stagecoach own the older Sprinters that were once part of the Late and Overloaded (Little and Often) experiment in Ashford?
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(03 Mar 2023, 12:59 am)Rapidsnap Don't Stagecoach own the older Sprinters that were once part of the Late and Overloaded (Little and Often) experiment in Ashford?
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