I read with interest and a tinge of sadness that young Katrina Brennan will be unable to continue her art classes in Sydney because Australia Wide Coaches has decided to commence the return journey from Sydney to Orange at 3.40pm rather than 5pm as has been the case for many years.
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I wonder how many other people will be inconvenienced as a result of this decision.
The operations manager for Australia Wide Coaches says that the change comes about in response to customer demand to arrive home earlier in Bathurst and Orange.
I would have thought that customers would be appreciative of a full day in Sydney.
I wonder if the real reason is that it would be more cost effective for Australia Wide Coaches as the company would be paying less in salaries for its drivers.
With a 6.30am departure from Orange (changed from 6am) and leaving Sydney Central at 3.40pm (instead of 5pm), the driver of the day is on duty for 2 hours less.
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