So its peak time the buses are full; how about off peak? Peak is different kettle. I've seem them off peak, and no way they're full EXCEPT for one route which is the X38, again that different kettle of fish.
Its not.
First did register more/additional routes, First also don't have the drivers to cover them, so it doesn't matter what happened else where or etc.
I'm not the only one that has said First must have saved money not having to operate these extra routes. I doubt anyone would disagree the X23 was lightly used.
If that is the case with the traffic commissioner, I dare say nearly every single bus company in the UK will get Public Enquiry letter soon.
Maybe first has relished it should be focused on maintaining a reliable, quality service of its core operations.
Why would an (allegedly) well managed company register additional routes with the full knowledge that they won't have the resources to run them?