(10 Jul 2023, 3:23 pm)L469 YVK wrote Totally right, but the issue for any tender is how would it work with a long layover?
Only way a tendered replacement would work running reliably with a PVR of 2x and no long layovers, would be missing Wiltshire Drive and running limited stop along the Coast Road after Station Road. Now the Wiltshire Drive issue could easily be sorted, but I think I've already mentioned that on numerous occasions.
Monday - Saturday Daytimes
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50 - Whitley Bay to Backworth (Current 54 Route, omitting Cobalt) - Hourly
51 - Whitley Bay to Newcastle (Current Route) - Hourly
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PVR 3
Monday - Saturday Evenings and Sunday
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50 - No Service
51 - Full Route - Hourly
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PVR 2
W2 - Withdrawn
Sorted imo.