(09 Aug 2016, 5:32 pm)Adrian wrote Also : https://www.rmt.org.uk/news/rmt-ballot-o...to-strike/
Looks like another example of a private company bidding over the odds for public sector work, and immediately struggling to 'deliver' to their shareholders.
I wonder what the Virgin Group think about Stagecoach dragging their name through the mud with this dispute? They only own 10% of the franchise, yet will be on the end of 100% of the blame.
GNER, NX and now VTEC have all reportedly struggled (or are struggling) on the route and have demonstrated cutting back in several key areas, such as call-centre staff, rewards programmes, complain about open access operators and bids etc. We now see VTEC wanting to cut back on front line staff.
Yet EC somehow managed to operate, make a healthy profit and hit performance targets...
It's like a poisoned chalice to the private sector.