(25 Aug 2013, 7:41 pm)Michael wrote Yeh iv'e just posted back to him
Some people don't compare the timetables from the old and new - he might of but the bloke who posted he didn't and neither did most of the people
Totally agree with you.
People don't always sit and compare old with new (if they even have an old timetable).
If services or runs are going to be withdrawn, then surely the operator has an obligation to make its customers/passengers aware of those changes.
I have said it before, but how many of these changes are actually to do with the revenue the service brings in, rather than drivers hours, staff shortages or other associated cost savings, such as getting things ready for the depot moves.
Just as an example (haven't looked at timings, workings, connections etc). If a service leaves the Metrocentre and is due a driver handover by the time it gets to Gateshead - then by taking off that service/run, you are also reducing the need to pay that additional driver for his shift.
There are also the running costs which will be saved ie fuel, general wear and tear etc