(17 Sep 2021, 10:08 pm)Malarkey wrote I finished work at 8pm and got my usual 309 into Newcastle without issue getting into Eldon Square at around 20:35 just missing the 21 departure around this time due to Percy Main's very slow drivers changes as always at New York the driver thereafter being in James May mode into town knowing he/she will leave town on the 310 on time, does not help those needing a connecting service."Toading" was one of my pet hates when I had to use the bus for work although I still do use buses casually.
Fair enough if:
- Road & traffic conditions are unfavourable
- Prevent early running for stops en-route but not the terminus
- Bus has driveable defect
Other than that, it's extremely annoying when passengers could've avoidably not been delayed. Thankfully, I haven't experienced it too many times with GNE and most drivers do try to keep to time within permitted safety & running boundaries.