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16 January 2019 11:05

Go North East named first partner fully validated by National Express as part of new global standards initiative

Trainers from the region’s largest bus operator, Go North East, have completed innovative training with National Express, allowing them to be fully compliant with the coach company’s recently-introduced driver evaluation process.
As the first partner operator to fully complete the training programme, the instructors from the Go North East Training Academy can now ensure each and every driver un

15 January 2019 11:03

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9 January 2019 16:45

Kieran’s in the driving seat thanks to Bus Buddies and Go North East

Young people with special educational needs and disabilities are being helped to live more independently thanks to the charity, Children North East and the region’s largest bus operator, Go North East.
Bus Buddies is a successful project pioneered by Children North East in the Gateshead area that has enabled 27 young people to use public transport in order to get to school, college, work or ac

3 January 2019 16:24

Go North East supporting passengers in Durham and Tees Valley affected by Arriva strike

The region's largest bus operator Go North East will be deploying extra buses during the week-long strike planned by drivers at the Arriva bus company from 6th - 12th January which will affect Arriva’s services operating in Durham and Teesside.
Go North East is keen to reassure customers that all its services, operating throughout Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, County Durham and the Tees Vall

17 December 2018 16:57

Go North East has just the ticket to avoid Christmas chaos

Last-minute Christmas shoppers can enjoy the gift of affordable, convenient and comfortable travel this festive season by hopping on the bus with Go North East, which is helping passengers to avoid the bedlam of the region’s roads.
Journeying to all the North East’s retail hotspots, the award-winning bus company has a route to suit every taste - all without the season’s traditional frustrations

10 December 2018 17:14

Six new recruits including first female engineering apprentice in 20 years appointed to award-winning team

The region’s biggest bus company, Go North East has welcomed its first female apprentice in two decades, to embark on its unique bus and coach mechanical and electrical engineering apprenticeship.
Hand-picked from over 500 applicants, Melissa Millington, joins six new recruits in the company’s most recent apprentice intake. Melissa will undertake training and development alongside Go North East

28 November 2018 10:42

Double-award win for Go North East

With its bulging awards cabinet almost full to the brim, Go North East is making room for two more trophies this month after securing accolades at the North East England Tourism and UK Bus Awards.

20 November 2018 09:52

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16 November 2018 11:12

It’s a hat-trick for Go North East at the Edge Awards 2018

The region’s largest bus company, Go North East, has won three awards recognising its dedication to developing a skilled workforce through apprenticeships at Gateshead College’s annual Edge Awards.

8 November 2018 17:04

Go North East honours Remembrance Day and World War One centenary with poppy bus, bespoke tickets and signage

To commemorate the fallen who have lost their lives in battle, the region’s largest bus operator, Go North East, has introduced a number of poppy-themed features across its services, on the lead up to Remembrance Day and in celebration of the centenary of World War One.

15 October 2018 09:00

Four shortlists for Go North East at the UK Bus Awards 2018

The ‘Oscars’ of the UK bus industry has shortlisted the region’s largest bus operator in four award categories for its innovative marketing campaigns, industry-leading training and engineering excellence.

12 October 2018 10:21

90 new driver and engineer roles now available at Go North East

Following a series of contract wins, the region’s largest bus operator, Go North East is looking for new drivers and engineers to fill 90 posts within its award-winning company.