(13 Sep 2023, 8:27 pm)Thomas12 wrote It would make more sense for GNE to just run the 353 half hourly - no need for the 352/354/355 if there aren't enough drivers.
The 353 would hemorrhage cash if ran on a half hourly frequency standalone because with remote reliefs, there's no way drivers could do 5 hours behind the wheel (would be 2.5hr round trip)
Best outcome in March would be
Stagecoach
- X63 - Does Killingworth loop then as per 354/54 to Newcastle but via West Farm Avenue....maybe serving Stoneleigh Avenue to maintain close by BT links. Hourly evening & Sunday service introduced.
Go North East
- 352, 354, 355 withdrawn - covered by 37, 38, 353, 359, X63
- 353 half hourly
- Awarded 19 tender and interworks with 353 in North Shields to maintain driving hours