(31 Dec 2013, 11:53 am)CatsFast101 wrote And I'm just saying what I got told, everyone has got information wrong. A couple of months you suggested the 61 would become northern branded using cadets! It's now in SimpliCity branding using Versas! Haha! It's worth mentioning that information hasn't just come from a driver (no offence intended to the drivers) but from a senior staff member.
Everyone has got information wrong? Or plans have changed? Completely different things, my friend.
This quote is why I'm so reluctant to give direct information out as opposed to hints (which you and a few others requested a few weeks ago), because people like you are dickish about it if things change, and you're clearly incapable of understanding and/or appreciating how things often have to change to maximise profits whilst also lowering costs where appropriate also.
Last minute decisions aren't always the best ones. A lot of factors have to be taken into consideration, including cost, and these factors are often demonstrated in the last minute plans. This is obvious with all companies, not just Go North East or indeed companies in this industry.
On a related note - those of a higher position at Crook depot are still of the opinion that "Pronto" service X21 is still in line to receive Citaro vehicles, when Rob has suggested otherwise...
Who am I gonna go with (if I want to stand a chance of being right)? Management... or depot employees?
(31 Dec 2013, 11:53 am)CatsFast101 wrote Well maybe they may but the vehicles used in the past show the 58 has some of the best as you said earlier the Citaro is the best vehicle within the fleet. Where as ToonLink has had Arriva cast offs.
There's a correct time for everything to be upgraded and/or invested in, and maybe in the past the "Toon Link" network has not been able to justify brand new vehicles as it now possibly can.
It's quite likely a few changes could be lined up - what if only two of the four "Toon Link" services remained within this brand and the other two were ditched?
You also have to consider the suitability of Versas as opposed to a more heavy weight vehicle which they are currently allocated.
I guess we'll never know, and I best not reveal much more... If things change, someone like you will come along and be dickish about it.... Learn to appreciate the information NEB's GNE representatives (members of management) give... You'll be able to learn a lot more, that way. If you can read into the hints, that is!