(29 Nov 2022, 6:29 pm)mb134 wrote Does the fact that they're splashing out on agency drivers to fulfill service not imply that the services are deemed important enough to justify that cost?X21 and 21 are goldmines compared to a few 'local services'.
You could have these arguments about any routes - the 21 and X21 have increased dead mileage now compared to when operated from CLS, coupled with a driver shortage and "long term upkeep of fleet" (would like to see any bus company that doesn't have expenses for fleet maintenance...). Are GNE going to bin them off? Obviously not.
RE: Arriva North East: Upcoming Service Changes