It was a tongue in cheek comment, but, whatever.
Arriva have had massive problems due to these roadworks, but the lack of spare buses is probably more of a concern.
p.s. It wasn't a dig at you or the company Dan, it just so seems that there is a genuine lack of running time in GNE's timetables, such as the AD122 for example.
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