Arriva North East

[kuyoyo]

RE: Arriva North East

(02/08/2012 19:52)Solar50 Wrote:  

(01/08/2012 20:05)kuyoyo Wrote:  

(01/08/2012 19:59)NK07 FZG Wrote:  Its been ugraded to every 15 minutes! Yes!!!!!! Finally Arriva listen

Question here is, where does the extra vehicle needed to operate a 15 minutely 43 come from? The X1/X2 split the same day won't see the PVR of those routes change as you'll still need 9 (4 for the X2 and 5 for the X1). So, unless the 43 is profitable enough to justify the cost of an additional vehicle.

I see the increase in frequency as a preventative measure against competition. Most specifically, Scarlet Band who recently introduced the X49 to Brandon, if they are to expand in the Durham market the 43 would probably be their next step.

From what I've heard, Scarlet Band are planning to expand in Darlington, so either way, this 43 increase may be good for the passengers and may avoid a competitor striking there but the question remains does it justify it financially at the present moment in time? If passengers numbers increase as a result, fair enough it makes sense.