Disruptions and driver shortages
Disruptions and driver shortages
(11 Sep 2023, 12:00 pm)citaro5284 Notice a post on a local facebook group saying that the 1745, 1825 and 2015 X7 services from Newcastle are not running today. So that is a bus at 1715 then 1915 then 2115 to the likes of Seghill, Seaton Delaval and New Hartley.
(11 Sep 2023, 12:00 pm)citaro5284 Notice a post on a local facebook group saying that the 1745, 1825 and 2015 X7 services from Newcastle are not running today. So that is a bus at 1715 then 1915 then 2115 to the likes of Seghill, Seaton Delaval and New Hartley.
Can't see the situation at GNE improving any time soon.. https://twitter.com/GAGNigel/status/1701...pRmB-lSfVw&s=19
(11 Sep 2023, 12:58 pm)DeltaMan Can't see the situation at GNE improving any time soon.. https://twitter.com/GAGNigel/status/1701...pRmB-lSfVw&s=19
(11 Sep 2023, 12:58 pm)DeltaMan Can't see the situation at GNE improving any time soon.. https://twitter.com/GAGNigel/status/1701...pRmB-lSfVw&s=19
(11 Sep 2023, 12:59 pm)mb134 Glad to see lots of diversity in the bus industry...
(11 Sep 2023, 12:59 pm)mb134 Glad to see lots of diversity in the bus industry...
I used to buy a GNE weekly ticket/Flexi dependant on my needs for a particular week, mainly because the service from Percy Main was very reliable, with few cancellations.
The past week has been a complete shambles, and if it continues I'll be switching to Stagecoach. Even though they have a few cancellations (especially with the 22 regularly randomly terminating at Walkergate Depot without warning), at least the gap between services is smaller, and the 317 is very reliable even though it takes longer.
I'm not sure how people could deal with this sort of service where Go North East are the only option.
(11 Sep 2023, 3:31 pm)Thomas12 I used to buy a GNE weekly ticket/Flexi dependant on my needs for a particular week, mainly because the service from Percy Main was very reliable, with few cancellations.
The past week has been a complete shambles, and if it continues I'll be switching to Stagecoach. Even though they have a few cancellations (especially with the 22 regularly randomly terminating at Walkergate Depot without warning), at least the gap between services is smaller, and the 317 is very reliable even though it takes longer.
I'm not sure how people could deal with this sort of service where Go North East are the only option.
(11 Sep 2023, 3:31 pm)Thomas12 I used to buy a GNE weekly ticket/Flexi dependant on my needs for a particular week, mainly because the service from Percy Main was very reliable, with few cancellations.
The past week has been a complete shambles, and if it continues I'll be switching to Stagecoach. Even though they have a few cancellations (especially with the 22 regularly randomly terminating at Walkergate Depot without warning), at least the gap between services is smaller, and the 317 is very reliable even though it takes longer.
I'm not sure how people could deal with this sort of service where Go North East are the only option.
(11 Sep 2023, 3:31 pm)Thomas12 I used to buy a GNE weekly ticket/Flexi dependant on my needs for a particular week, mainly because the service from Percy Main was very reliable, with few cancellations.The list massively helped trying to plan to go to Newcastle or anywhere really I tried not to get on a bus where the previous one was cancelled.
The past week has been a complete shambles, and if it continues I'll be switching to Stagecoach. Even though they have a few cancellations (especially with the 22 regularly randomly terminating at Walkergate Depot without warning), at least the gap between services is smaller, and the 317 is very reliable even though it takes longer.
I'm not sure how people could deal with this sort of service where Go North East are the only option.
(11 Sep 2023, 3:31 pm)Thomas12 I used to buy a GNE weekly ticket/Flexi dependant on my needs for a particular week, mainly because the service from Percy Main was very reliable, with few cancellations.The list massively helped trying to plan to go to Newcastle or anywhere really I tried not to get on a bus where the previous one was cancelled.
The past week has been a complete shambles, and if it continues I'll be switching to Stagecoach. Even though they have a few cancellations (especially with the 22 regularly randomly terminating at Walkergate Depot without warning), at least the gap between services is smaller, and the 317 is very reliable even though it takes longer.
I'm not sure how people could deal with this sort of service where Go North East are the only option.
Does anyone know if the 16.08 X39 from Cobalt ran today? It's not showing on bustimes and I've got a few colleagues whacking in uber receipts (remote colleagues who do a team day once a month in the office - we're not THAT generous!)
We have had a few try it on before and it's normally reliable (if never on time)
(11 Sep 2023, 3:59 pm)Ambassador Does anyone know if the 16.08 X39 from Cobalt ran today? It's not showing on bustimes and I've got a few colleagues whacking in uber receipts (remote colleagues who do a team day once a month in the office - we're not THAT generous!)
We have had a few try it on before and it's normally reliable (if never on time)
(11 Sep 2023, 3:59 pm)Ambassador Does anyone know if the 16.08 X39 from Cobalt ran today? It's not showing on bustimes and I've got a few colleagues whacking in uber receipts (remote colleagues who do a team day once a month in the office - we're not THAT generous!)
We have had a few try it on before and it's normally reliable (if never on time)
(11 Sep 2023, 4:03 pm)Thomas12 No it didn't, the bus that would have usually ran it went on the 307 instead.
(11 Sep 2023, 4:03 pm)Thomas12 No it didn't, the bus that would have usually ran it went on the 307 instead.
(11 Sep 2023, 4:09 pm)Ambassador Thank you - first time I've ever had an issue with that one (22X we know is a tad unreliable)
I would guess the 17.08 isn't running either as that's the same bus and I've got 13 using that one!
It will make tempting even the most willing of colleagues into the office that bit harder if the X39 starts becoming an issue
(11 Sep 2023, 4:09 pm)Ambassador Thank you - first time I've ever had an issue with that one (22X we know is a tad unreliable)
I would guess the 17.08 isn't running either as that's the same bus and I've got 13 using that one!
It will make tempting even the most willing of colleagues into the office that bit harder if the X39 starts becoming an issue
(11 Sep 2023, 4:14 pm)Thomas12 I'd assume not - I think the same bus/driver usually does all of the X39 runs, so unless they manage to get a spare one then I would assume none of the X39 services will be running today.
They've obviously took too much on with the ex-Arriva services. Three 1s in a row were cancelled this morning. Hopefully there is a resolution soon.
(11 Sep 2023, 4:14 pm)Thomas12 I'd assume not - I think the same bus/driver usually does all of the X39 runs, so unless they manage to get a spare one then I would assume none of the X39 services will be running today.
They've obviously took too much on with the ex-Arriva services. Three 1s in a row were cancelled this morning. Hopefully there is a resolution soon.
(11 Sep 2023, 4:21 pm)Adrian I don't think they'd have taken the work on, if they knew from day one that they'd be unable to cover it. You'd plan all this into your resource modelling.
What it doesn't account for, is what has happened since doing the modelling and forecasts for introducing those services, e.g. has there been a sudden and unusual increase in sickness, have drivers been loaned to other depots to spread the impact, and so on?
I maintain what I've said many times previous, about operators really needing to get a grip on retention, but sometimes there's factors at play that you really can't realistically foresee.
(11 Sep 2023, 4:21 pm)Adrian I don't think they'd have taken the work on, if they knew from day one that they'd be unable to cover it. You'd plan all this into your resource modelling.
What it doesn't account for, is what has happened since doing the modelling and forecasts for introducing those services, e.g. has there been a sudden and unusual increase in sickness, have drivers been loaned to other depots to spread the impact, and so on?
I maintain what I've said many times previous, about operators really needing to get a grip on retention, but sometimes there's factors at play that you really can't realistically foresee.
(11 Sep 2023, 4:51 pm)Unber43 Also a lot of people go on hoildays in September as its cheaper so that could be an additional reason.
(11 Sep 2023, 4:51 pm)Unber43 Also a lot of people go on hoildays in September as its cheaper so that could be an additional reason.
