Peak bus were an enthusiast run company, there were issues with reliability and the company fast came to an end. Was very entertaining to see some of their vehicles though. Trent run the comet (previously red arrow) the wellglade company that run trent also own TM travel.
Regarding the cuts my contract has come to an end with offer of casual work so I am looking into leaving bus driving all together.

I cant see any changes making it better to be honest, as a company we have done all we can to keep it viable, dronfield town council subsidise shopper buses in their area i believe, they are heavily used by dronfield people.

http://www.peakfm.co.uk/news/local/council-angry-with-morrisons-decision-to-sell/

http://m.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/grassroots/ground-near-statue-on-chesterfield-roundabout-is-dug-up-to-repair-electricity-cable-1-7076886

Changing to a harvester in the new year.

Definitely online.

The 727 never ran on time because of the bit between Sheffield and meadowhall, it wasnt as used as the rest of the route, was constantly congested so they got rid of that bit. They could I suppose do two a day each way that continues to meadowhall to link it but as scimitar says since taking over Yorkshire traction they think it's OK for people to swap buses with their shopping etc. The same with crystal peaks too.

Scimitar have you had a look at the newer national express and mega bus coaches? Their lift comes out of the front door and is fully automated from the drivers seat. They are fantastic, I think we need one rather than having the lift half way down the coach and having to get out, push them on and clamp the chair down. I presume the express coaches just have the bay at the front like service buses.

Here is one of them..http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FxtjehVs9IE/VElnzLGN69I/AAAAAAAAPVc/BTtg8d0wgOc/s1600/DSC_8239.JPG