(09 Jun 2022, 11:33 am)busmanT wrote It all depends on if they are offered to open tender (i.e. all operators on the Local Authorities list are invited to submit a price) or are a "de-minimis" arrangement direct with Go North East.They certainly know how to look after their drivers! The company has struggled to recruit and retain for however long and assuming those concerns are genuine, it looks like they're going to lose some experienced staff going forward!
Perhaps Stagecoach might be even be interested.
I presume that GNE will have to register the changes with the Traffic Commissioner tomorrow - although the registrations might change once contracts are awarded.
The Northern Echo reports today that CLS depot will close on 24th July
https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2...pot-close/
They're not happy bunnies and who could blame them.