(21 Dec 2021, 3:58 pm)Train8261 wrote I just wish GNE would confirm its staying withdrawn. Stagecoach are the same with the 100. Just say it's staying withdrawn. We all know this now

In both cases, why would they? 

For the X9, there are multiple reasons why it *could* have been suspended aside from the passenger numbers not picking up (driver shortage, reliability). Ultimately it's of benefit to nobody at this time to say it's withdrawn forever, but would arguably cause more confusion saying it's gone forever then suddenly reinstating it in April (for example) if the X10 picks up. I'm not saying that's likely, I have no way of knowing what the numbers were like, but from a business POV it makes more sense to keep options open at a time where people understand why routes might not be running - see Arriva with taking their time to fully withdraw the X16 as a similar example.

For the 100 - wasn't this temporarily withdrawn due to driver shortages? Again, this should be something that can be rectified and it's not as if folk aren't going to the MetroCentre.

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(21 Dec 2021, 4:02 pm)Keeiajs wrote Tbh, I am very surprised Dan has been quite silent on this.

I mean, I doubt he's going to come on here and spill what is likely sensitive commercial information weeks/months ahead of when any final decision on the route would be made?