(25 Apr 2021, 9:32 am)L469 YVK wrote https://www.facebook.com/124685800957368...sn=scwspmo
Look at one of the comments! Clearly demand for a faster Newbiggin to Newcastle bus.
1hr 12 mins MAX (X19) vs 1hr 29 mins (X21) - AM to NCL
1hr 7 mins (X19) vs 1 hr 19 mins (X21) - PM from NCL
Arriva could easily compete & co-exist well with the trains if they put some effort into marketing & doing things properly.
One comment in regard to the Bus Service between Newbiggin & Newcastle suddenly means there's a huge demand for a faster Bus does it? Also the PVR reduction for Ashington's Sapphire services are temporary and will return in time.