(26 Jan 2025, 10:13 am)Michael wrote Sorry i meant the Streetdecks would more lilely go to Riverside than go on the 56.
Should of really re-read my post before posting.
The thing is if GNE operate them in areas and on routes where they have a monopoly, they're most likely to get bad press. Whereas if they run them on the 307 & 309, they're pretty easy services and GNE also have Arriva to bail them out on the 306 & 308 in most parts so not as noticeable to the public.
Saying that however, I don't think NECA would be happy with GNE allocating unreliable vehicles on an enhanced partnership agreement corridor, neither would Arriva be if they made an effort (when the Gemini 2's are eventually replaced) and got hammered timekeeping wise having to carry GNE's loads.