(21 Feb 2024, 4:17 pm)mb134 wrote 2 Crusaders, 2 East Gateshead Riders, and 1 Tyne Valley Ten on the X21 today if tracking is to be believed.

Are we allowed to point out yet how ridiculous all of the brands are or is it still meant to be helping recover the business?

Well son I’m not bothered if I’m allowed or not.

There’s nee sense in wasting cash on all these silly names they just need to give the punters what they want. 

Turn up & leave on time for the right fare, provide a clean, warm & reliable bus.

It’s very rare on here you’ll read me sticking up for punters but..

They largely are not bothered what it says on the side or on the ticket, they’re too busy listening to their earphones with their head in their phone. They want contactless payment, they divvent even want to look at the driver never mind talk to the gadgie.