Go North East invests £3.4m in two services

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The Durham Diamond is now operating 10 new Wrightbus StreetLites. STEVE HODGSON

Go North East has launched two new bus fleets.

https://www.lcclub.co.uk/9j33uzun9w In County Durham, a £1.6m fleet of 10 Wrightbus StreetLite micro-hybrids has entered service on the Durham Diamond 16 and 16A.

The vehicles feature free WiFi, USB charging points and next-stop announcements. They operate at a regular 15-minute frequency between Durham and Stanley, and every 30 minutes to Consett.

https://fotballsonen.com/2024/03/07/xvicowevs Meanwhile, a further 11 StreetLites have entered service in Gateshead on the number 49 service – an investment of £1.8m. The vehicles are to a similar specification and offer a 10-minute frequency between Gateshead and Blaydon.

https://www.goedkoopvliegen.nl/uncategorized/7i6wo2buug Go North East Managing Director, Kevin Carr, said: “We are investing heavily in new and upgraded buses to give our customers the best possible services.

“The £1.8m investment in new buses for the number 49 route follows hot on the heels of a £1.6m investment in 10 new vehicles for our Durham Diamond service.”