(07 Dec 2024, 9:40 pm)Unber43 wrote I had a driver like that on the 56 before left ontime, arrived into Gateshead 18 mins late, there was no traffic whatsever. 

Theres a couple of drivers I know when I see I've got them I think oh im going to be late

I remember getting a 21 a while back from Birtley towards Newcastle (after a 25 failed to materialise) and the driver dragged his heels in a clear attempt to get the service turned at Gateshead, driving very slow to try and get another 21 to take much of the slack. Being made to change onto that other 21 at Gateshead which ended up rammed was it for me.

21 experiences since have been little to no better, not helped when changeovers seemingly aren't factored into the timetable, resulting in late departures from Gateshead, whixh results in extra passengers on one bus which usually ends up with the next bus getting ahead.