(20 Apr 2021, 6:25 pm)Dan wrote There are clear differences between the two, in my eyes, as I indicated this morning. In this example, the driver has intended to do something which is right by the passengers on his bus (given the very unique nature of the route), not realising the wider implications given it's a registered bus service. In the example of Gateshead Central Taxis, you could possibly argue the same that the driver is getting workers back home early, but it's more likely that this is being done for personal gain (to 'knock off' early!)
While the intentions of the driver were probably for the best of the passengers, I simply don't quite see how he's decided that he isn't meant to follow the timetable/route given that I'd assume he has a running board and has followed the route/timings to the letter southbound.
Just to be clear, while my GCT remark in an earlier post was somewhat tongue in cheek, I'd still expect better route/timetable adherence from GNE given it wasn't a one off. Additionally, I've made it clear in the past that it baffles me how their cowboy operation continues to be awarded contracts ahead of other independents and/or GNE/ANE/SNE - in my eyes their complete lack of transparency in terms of service data is beyond a joke.
(20 Apr 2021, 7:18 pm)Dan wrote Hasn't this already been explained (and seemingly ignored) though?
I've seen the explanation for the bus waiting time on Sunday at Peterlee, as well as the reassurance that this coming weekend should be without problem - I've not seen any explanation as to how it was completely missed on Saturday and allowed to happen again on Sunday.
At risk of this becoming a "why no Billingham" "this weekend Billingham" cycle for the next few days, it's probably best to acknowledge at this point that someone made a boo-boo and it'll all be fine from Saturday.