Introducing the new Discovery Ticket
The region's largest bus operator, Go North East, has introduced a new 'Discovery' ticket.
The region's largest bus operator, Go North East, has introduced a new 'Discovery' ticket.
To celebrate English Tourism Week, Go North East has announced the return of its popular seasonal services which show off the best of the region and boost the local economy.
Go North East, the region’s largest bus company, is excited to be showing its support for disabled people and those with mobility needs.
From Sunday 26 March, we will be working in partnership with Arriva North East to deliver improvements to the Coast Road 309, 310 and 311 services.
From 1 January, travel by bus for just £2, thanks to £60 million Government funding to bring down the cost of single tickets until 31 March.
All of his Christmases came at once, as local lad Jack was given the opportunity to launch the Go North East Santa Bus for its return.
Following constructive talks with Unite, the planned strike action by Go North East engineers next week has been suspended.
STATEMENT FROM GO NORTH EAST
To avoid any impact on the passengers who depend on us, contingency measures will be in place and our comprehensive network of bus services will continue to operate as usual.
In summer, we offered a 10% pay increase to all our staff. In September, Unite accepted this for the 1,270 drivers they represent. Unite have now decided to pursue increases of between 1
The region’s largest bus operator, Go North East, brought back the gold from the prestigious UK Bus Awards on Tuesday 15 November, being recognised for its marketing and communication efforts, and specifically its ‘Jobs with Real Purpose’ recruitment campaign.
A major recruitment drive is underway at the region's largest bus operator Go North East, as it looks to recruit 100 new bus drivers over the coming weeks, as a result of new service patterns, contract wins and staff turnover.
Here's our handy back to school and college travel guide, giving you all the information you need about our services, tickets and more.
Which bus do I need to catch?
On our website and app, you can view timetables and maps for each of our services in the timetables section.
If you're still unsure about which bus you need, you can use our handy journey planner and we'll have you on y
We will be making some permanent and temporary changes to help provide a more reliable service, and remove the need for daily cancellations.
Around 175,000 journeys are made on Go North East bus services every day to travel around this wonderful region. Travelling to work or education, to visit friends and family, to have a night out, or to visit one of the region's many tourist and leisure attractions.
For over 100 years, Go North East has connected the region's towns and villages with the cities of Newcastle, Durham and Sunderland and currently operates across Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham and into Tees Valley.
Employing over 2,000 local people, with a fleet of almost 700 buses and coaches and an annual turnover of £100m, the company is the regional subsidiary of the Go-Ahead Group plc, one of the UK's leading providers of passenger transport.
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