(30 Oct 2014, 9:56 pm)aureolin wrote It wasn't for a like for like comparison of the actual issues causing the VORs, but more so a statement that perhaps GNE won't want the issues to go on for as long as those with the Prince Bishops have been. Prince Bishops has no direct competition, and people are going to use it, whether it be a Solar or cattle truck that turns up. If vehicles that customers perceive to be 'clapped out old things' keep turning up on the X7, then they have the option to have a ride out on an EcoCity instead.

But what are the alleged issues on the Prince Bishops?

The main reason for buses to be absent from service is so the bus can have its monthly check. It would be irrational to suggest that, just because there is competition on the X7 route, Go North East isn't going to give the "Wear Tees Xpress" buses a monthly check...

(30 Oct 2014, 10:00 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Speaking of Wing Mirrors, Keep a look out for Deptfords Citaros, There is a right Mix 'N' Match in terms of Coloured Wing Mirrors on them.

Something which has been noted by higher management and is being worked on. Getting the buses out on the road is the main priority.

(30 Oct 2014, 10:00 pm)Tom wrote Lets be honest, if this was Arriva, it would be totally different... People wouldn't be making excuses like they do for GNE. 

I have no information about vehicles in the Arriva fleet so cannot 'make excuses' (provide reasons) for why buses are missing.

I have more things to do with my life than to make one company sound wonderful and another an absolute shambles. I find this post rather rude and uncalled for indeed. The alternative is of course that 'people' with information stop contributing as much, if 'people' are going to make posts like this.