News archive

21 June 2022 11:01

Update on service changes from 24 July

Almost 9,000 people completed our service changes consultation, and we're now able to provide an update on our proposed changes.

1 June 2022 15:24

Bus company challenges the region's car drivers to put their driving skills to the test

Have you got the ‘Bus Factor’? That's the question the region's largest bus operator, Go North East, is asking car drivers across the region as it sets out to hold a series of free to enter, fun and no obligation ‘drive a bus' obstacle course events.

31 May 2022 17:27

Go North East’s Gateshead depot open day raises over £3,500 for Ukraine

Two Sundays on from Go North East throwing open the doors at its Gateshead Riverside bus depot for a jubilee-themed community open day, and the total amount raised thanks to the generosity of those who came along has now been confirmed as an amazing £3,696.40.

27 May 2022 11:40

Go North East supports North East Pride events in 2022

Go North East, the region’s largest bus company, is excited to be showing its support for the region’s Pride events in 2022.

20 May 2022 11:10

Go North East’s Seasider express service to Whitby and Scarborough returns

The service will run on weekends, bank holidays and school holidays between 28 May and 4 September.

19 May 2022 09:30

Bus services in and around Sunderland on SAFC's Wembley day - 21 May

As tens of thousands of Sunderland fans head to Wembley this Saturday (21 May) for the League One Play-Off Final, Go North East is expecting to carry considerably lower numbers of passengers across Wearside. To help with this and the current driver shortage, Go North East is making some tweaks to local timetables to help customers plan with more dependable journeys.

16 May 2022 13:14

Consultation on proposed service changes

We are proposing to make some changes to services from 24 July. Please take the time to have your say in our customer consultation.

12 May 2022 13:42

DUO – save 25% when you travel together

From Monday (16 May) we’re launching DUO, our new range of money saving tickets for two people who are travelling together.

27 April 2022 10:25

Go North East to host open day event at Gateshead Riverside depot on 15 May

On Sunday 15 May, the region’s largest bus operator, Go North East, will be throwing open the doors at its Gateshead Riverside bus depot for a jubilee-themed community open day.

26 April 2022 16:54

Go North East celebrates 6,185 years of combined service at 70th Long Service Awards

On Friday night, Go North East hosted its 70th Long Service Awards dinner to celebrate colleagues who had reached 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 years of service.

26 April 2022 09:47

Early May Bank Holiday Buses – 2 May

Get out and about with us this bank holiday weekend.

25 April 2022 11:09

Businesses get on board County Durham’s UK City of Culture 2025 bid

One business that has gone the extra mile is Go North East, which has wrapped one of its buses with Durham 2025 branding. Featuring bright colours and an eye-catching design, the bus will help to spread the word about the bid across County Durham, Sunderland and Newcastle.