(06 Dec 2021, 4:21 pm)streetdeckfan wrote Since I didn't want to be all negative, I did agree that zero emission buses can improve the lives of people living in rural communities in the North East, in the context that one of the proposed corridors would serve rural areas, including towns and villages, and connect to the World Heritage site of Hadrian’s Wall, Northumberland National Park and areas of outstanding natural beauty.

In what context would it improve their lives? Are they opening up new routes? Running later in the evening to offer a potential trip to/from work for NHS workers and the like? Will the routes tie in with market days, hospital appointments or dental visits?
Or will it be the same type of service they have now - just with a different vehicle?

I'm not sure it's about being 'negative'.
Surely it's about being realistic, not being a fanboy of the operators -convincing ourselves that we are best mates with MD's cos we said hello once at a meeting/bus rally/or on social media.