Passengers in Newcastle have been quick to praise stalwart Go North East bus drivers who battled through the recent floods in the region to get people home. Gridlocked roads brought Tyneside to a halt and flash flooding closed the Tyne and Wear Metro, but the Go-Ahead subsidiary kept services going with grateful passengers praising drivers through the company’s popular Facebook page.
Bus News
Operators in uproar over Nexus QC plans
Nexus’ plan to introduce Quality Contracts (QCs) to the North East has been met with more resistance during talks between bus operators, Nexus and councillors on the Tyne and Wear ITA. The controversial QCs proposed […]
Coach News
Operators recognised by National Express
Operators from across the UK were recognised for their service to National Express at the company’s annual award ceremony.
Bus News
Go North East launches hybrids on Sunderland route
Sunderland Connect’s 700 route is now being served by a fleet of new hybrid buses. The Optare Solo SR hybrid vehicles, launched on October 14, run a route through key locations and attractions in […]