(27 Oct 2023, 6:35 am)busmanT wrote I suspect that they would have gone by now if GNE hadn’t had to loan the E200MMC to GNW. 
The unreliability of the hybrids has also probably meant that older buses are retained longer.

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Having lost £4.3m last year, I can’t see GNE getting new buses anytime soon. 
Having to give drivers another inflation busting pay rise is presumably going to lead to bigger losses in the next accounts. 

Here's hoping those drivers (whether they work full or part-time, even just the odd Saturday in the summer) who voice this opinion, let the operator know they are more than happy taking the lower rate. And actually ensure they refuse any agreed increase.
It's the very least they can do to stop the even bigger losses you mention.