(28 Nov 2024, 11:59 am)Adrian wrote But at the same time, they compliment the Tube as part of an integrated transport network. Running a public service isn't about making a profit.

I don't think Metro performance is a good barometer of how buses would be ran. We know that Metro performance is largely down to the age of the rolling stock, and I know Nexus would have had that replaced 10 years ago, if it were down to them. 

I don't think the Mayor has a clue, but I know there are some good people at NECA, and there'll be a lot more recruitment into buses in the future. 

Who and where from though? 

It's like giving the job to Sam Allardyce after realising Steve Bruce isn't up for the job. 
When Sam inevitably moves on, it's going to be Alan Pardew who gets it. 

When you've got different people, with the same culture, my fear is that it will never work for Nexus. Just like it never did for any football teams unlucky enough to have those three muppets.