(20 Jun 2019, 4:06 pm)streetdeckfan wrote I get not letting day or week tickets using the AD122 as then people would just but them tickets instead for less, but they could let us monthly ticket users on. It's not as if they'd lose much revenue because it's not exactly a normal route
I think it's finding the right balance. Priced right enough, so that existing pass holders use the service OR pricing it in such a way, that it becomes viable for families to use the service.
Families not living in the Tyne Valley are looking at driving all the way to Hexham (which defeats the point in getting the AD122 - might as well drive the rest of the way) or buying a family ticket of some sort, on top of the AD122 ticket.
Add any other costs on top and the service just isn't an option for many.
(20 Jun 2019, 4:11 pm)JP6004 wrote
I don't think that would be a good idea as it would dilute current Q services. Plus with the commentary recorded specifically for the tour.....I don't think passengers would appreciate the 55min trip to get round town
I suppose it depends where and when you're boarding or getting off.
If a Q3 isn't due, but this open topper is and you're trying to get to the Quayside from The Ouseburn, then the open topper could be an option.
Whereas if there's little integration, then the driver will be passing stops, with potential passengers waiting for his/her mate from the same depot (hopefully!) following on a few minutes behind.
I suppose it's like the AD122 example above. Price it too high or not allow any integration with existing products and you're not going to allow it to reach its potential. Especially a new product like this.
I do agree that it could dilute the existing services, but do think with the right marketing, the potential to dilute could be diminished.