(29 Jun 2023, 9:04 pm)Adrian wrote I was on an early bus into Newcastle, and this is exactly what the driver sensibly suggested to everyone.
Even after it opened up again, there was no recovery for anything. I watched 3x 21s bunched together on bustimes through Low Fell, including one running 30 late. Even later tonight, hours later, there was a 58 running 30+ late in a group of three.
I get they can't do anything about major unexpected road closures, but I'm baffled why control will let a bus trundle around all day getting later and later, rather than cut their losses and turn it early or run it light to get it back on time.
That 58 running 30+ late tonight was a prime example. It shadowed the on time 4 into Follingsby empty, which had already taken the Amazon loading from there. Could have clawed at least 15 back by turning it at Heworth instead.
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Yeah totally agreed, it's a shame like others have said there's no pricing integration as it's quite an expensive short fare for those without a valid ticket.
Would've helped with timings, I walked through Eldon Square heading to M&S and the place just looked a mess, people everywhere, no staff (since they always vanish when they're needed) and no buses in the bus station either.