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Operators in the West Midlands were operating & planning in good faith on the basis that information on funding would be released on or by a certain date. That did not happen therefore steps had to be taken to preserve the operations to a sustainable level until full clarification came or comes through.
Yes hindsight is a good thing to have but I dont think you can square the blame at operators feet for withdrawing timetables which they "were" in good faith intending to operate.

It doesn't matter how big an area is it's how many people get on. Rotala would have the data & obviously concluded not enough passengers are using the service from there

Nxwm now share Simon & my concerns regarding funding and appears they have also suspended plans to increase service levels.

A little bit different to what stu was on about @Winston 2206bwas pointing out something hd hadn't seen before & was letting him onoe its not anything unusual as arriva doing similar things.
Also please note the social distancing thread was not active at that time.
Thankyou

Arriva deckers have signs on the cab door saying they are limited to 20 passengers

As @Stu has already posted, can we please keep this thread on topic @Steveminor, Cheers, Winston

I can see stu point. Maybe a new specific thread in the general discussion forum so that we can keep things on topic

Which returns to my earlier question how long is "due course"

You're about as clear as dft.
What is the new rate per km?????

A one sentence answer please.

How long is "due course" all operators need the information quickly in order to remobilise resources

Most uk bus operators have now gone down the exact fare route so I guess having the vaults for Banga would reduce the confrontation with passengers wanting their change.
Who'd have thought everyone copying nxwm & Claribels policy of no change

A very prudent measure

Due to the ongoing pandemic there is no confirmation yet as to the future of this route. We shall obviously keep our passengers informed when we have finalized details regarding any of our services

I've looked at the possibility of a third world war, but when I've studied the military capacity of third world countries I dont think they're up for it.

He was asked if he personally would get on a packed bus or train & he honestly said no, cant see the problem there after all it follows government advice not to use public transport unless it is essential & to follow social distancing guidelines. Those scenes this morning in London people are clearly not following those guidelines.

I cant see where that quote is either.

My own personal opinion is that the same I would not get on a bus or train or tube that was overcrowded like the pictures weve seen in london. Doesn't mean I wouldn't use public transport it means I would be more mindful to avoid busy times to wait for a quieter service. But if I dont have to use public transport then I would use other means I.e walk or cycle as per government advice.