(09 Sep 2013, 10:21 am)Andreos1 wrote Aren't the branded spares just that - branded spares?
To kit out a vehicle with the same spec as their full time equivelants, when they don't get the same level of use seems silly.
However as pointed out by Daniel, passengers wouldn't accept an Orbit interworking with a Tyne Tees Express, because it is convenient with the company.
Nor should they expect an MPD working a route, which has been advertised as offering wifi.
I wonder if the ASA or any other watchdog would approve of a service not offering the facilities promised - because of the deliberate decisions of GNE, based on convenience and costs?
We all accept the logisitical reasons for GNE doing so, however I am not sure a commuter (who is using the service based on advertising promises) will.
I was about to mention something similar. For example, would such a "promise" fall foul of trading standards as it is not being delivered as advertised?