(14 Apr 2015, 12:26 pm)Jimmi wrote I'm meaning to have a look at the Peterlee - Sunderland services but due to other things coming up and being ill today I haven't been able to do this.
I do hope numbers improve on the 22, doubt it will pick up any more custom in the Sunderland area with the much greater presence of GNE in the area but hopefully it could maybe get more travelling from County Durham into Sunderland perhaps, also the upcoming developments at Dalton Park could potentially improve passenger numbers. The Sapphire brand could possibly sway more people to use the service too.
I wonder if there are some patterns for those making regular return trips?
Those with a GNE bus at either end of the route, will more than likely use them.
Those coming from Peterlee or areas served by ANE in East Durham and travelling North, will more than likely use the ANE services.
Obviously conc holders may not be as fussy, but the lack of a longer term, multi-operator ticket in Co Durham will have an impact I feel.