(08 Nov 2023, 10:32 pm)MurdnunoC wrote Exactly the same argument can be made about buses and, IIRC, don't you boycott Stagecoach for some of the same reasons as you outline above?
Storx is right. The majority of people travelling between Sunderland and Newcastle are going to opt for the Metro every single time. It's probably why express buses have never been that successful between the two, erm... one city and the other fake, wannabe city.
I weigh up all the factors. Bus from Newcastle to Sunderland for say £4 return, for example, Metro from Newcastle to Sunderland £5.90 I believe. Probably both unreliable. Metro is quicker, so in a rush, yeah Metro, taking my time I'll save the money and go on the bus.
Had to suffer two Stagecoach journeys recently because of the GNE strike, awful. Late (about 15 mins each occasion) shit buses (melted seat backs, flaky paint on the handrails). Much happier with other companies and even the Metro as required.
So much rush...if the bus is £6 and the Metro is £100 (day tickets) Metro still win because it's quicker?