I used to get the Arriva bus to Darland in the mornings when I went to school there years ago. There was only a double decker bus available in the morning’s for the school in my area, which tended to be full after the first two stops meaning the Arriva was the only other option if you wanted to get to school! (unless you walked ;) or got a lift)
I can see how irritating it is for people going to work / Chester etc though :D