(10 Oct 2023, 1:10 pm)Dan wrote b) drivers can do part of a shift (called ‘half shifts’) at GNE, where even an under an hour’s worth of driving is paid at 3hrs.
I understand ‘half shifts’ are quite a unique thing to GNE.
I work for Stagecoach, can go out and pick up half a journey and be paid the 3 hours for it.
Not uncommon for drivers to be offered it to extend their service to beyond a changeover point to keep going into the city centre when there isn't a relief.
Not unique to Go North East at all.