Tavistock was dropped as it didn’t fit in a 1 driver 1 bus diagram from either end. It was also a good source of passengers. Although the driver I was talking to earlier said it’s much busier this summer than previous summersSurely if the trees were only bad on that small section - or just believed to be from what you say re the Stagecoach 1 having no issues - then First could have just run via Tavistock as last year (which is also a pleasant destination for a day trip from the Exeter end after taking in the scenic delights of the moors)?