(2 hours ago)L469 YVK wrote Why do the timetables still seem to be coordinated? Quite a poor show from GNE, Arriva & NECA.Only one of those parties ended the agreement by the sounds of it.
There's never been less than a 7-8 minute core service either joint (including in this case) or by a single operator along the Coast Road.
Yes there's cost challenges - but this was an opportunity for all parties to work together and think outside the box - restructuring routes and making change for the better!
Arriva have the advantage of Blyth depot - GNE have the advantage of Percy Main depot and to an extent, a depot at the Newcastle end of the route (Riverside). Queue the church bells & tumbleweed with Kim's PR stunts and never ending pledge to franchise.
Major let down from all involved.
As soon as that notice was served, competition law immediately takes over and prevents any discussions of that kind.
Fingers arguably can only point to one organisation of the three involved.