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  • Extra Capacity Durham Student Buses

    Extra Capacity for Durham Student Buses

    To make students' journeys to school and college easier this term, Go North East is increasing capacity by adding extra buses to several busy morning routes into Durham city centre, starting on 30 September 2024.

  • Go North East’s Elite Drivers ready to transport Elite Athletes Calum Johnson and Aly Dixon to the Great North Run

    Driving Greatness: Go North East’s Elite Drivers ready to transport Elite Athletes to the Great North Run

    As the North East gears up for the 43rd annual Great North Run, the world's largest half marathon, Go North East is proud to mark another year as the official transport partner for the event’s elite athletes. The region’s leading bus operator will ensure that elite runners reach the starting line with ease, thanks to its specially trained team of Elite Drivers.
    This year, renowned athletes incl

  • North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has brought together public transport operators to launch a region-wide Kids Go Free offer during school holidays.

    Mayor announces Kids Go Free on public transport

    Bus operator Go North East will now offer free travel for up to three children aged 11 and under, when travelling with an adult with a valid ticket or concessionary pass holder during school holidays over the next year.

  • Go North East Announces Major Service Enhancements

    Go North East Announces Major Service Enhancements

    Go North East, the region’s leading bus company, is thrilled to announce a series of significant improvements to bus services across the region. Funded through the North East Combined Authority’s (NECA) Bus Service Improvement Plan, these enhancements, effective from Sunday, July 21, 2024, will boost connectivity, increase frequency, and provide more reliable services for customers.

  • Pictured from left to right: Laura Sharp, Peter Lotts, Performing Arts Students from New College Durham, The Cheesy Waffles Project, Ian Younghusband, Vonni Hardman, Lizzie Lovejoy, Sam Slatcher and Olivia Temple

    GET YOUR BUM ON BOARD FOR DURHAM FRINGE FESTIVAL 2024

    With just two weeks until Durham Fringe Festival 2024 kicks off in and around Durham’s City Centre, lively festival performers have teamed up with Go North East to promote their shows and encourage sustainable travel to the event.

  • Go North East proudly sponsor Durham Cricket's Visually Impaired Team

    Go North East sponsor Durham Cricket's Visually Impaired Team

    Go North East is delighted to announce the continuation of its partnership with Durham Cricket as the front-of-shirt sponsor of their Visually Impaired team until 2025.
    First founded in June 2007, Durham’s Visually Impaired Cricket Team now plays in the England and Wales Cricket Board Development League, against 11 other teams.
    Visually Impaired (VI) cricket is a specially adapted version o

  • Go North East Offers Free Travel for Armed Forces Day

    Go North East Offers Free Travel for Armed Forces Day

    Go North East, the region’s largest bus operator, is delighted to announce free travel on all its buses for veterans and members of the Armed Forces on Saturday 29 June. Free travel is available on any Go North East Bus across the region. It applies to serving personnel in uniform, those carrying a military ID card, veterans with a medal or veteran’s badge, and cadets.

  • The team celebrate with Alex Warner from Great Scenic Journeys (and a spray of No-secco!)

    THE ‘OPEN TOP BUS’ LEAGUE WINNERS GEAR UP FOR NEW SEASON

    Go North East, the region’s leading bus company, is gearing up for the start of its hugely successful Toon Tour after taking the ‘UK’s Best Open Top Bus’ title. The team marked the occasion by inviting Alex Warner, Chief Executive of Great Scenic Journeys, to join them on a lap of honour around ‘The Toon’.

  • Free travel to Northumberland beauty spots

    Go North East's free travel to three Northumberland beauty spots returns this summer

    The Belsay and Wallington Express X75 bus is back for 2024, providing free and sustainable travel for all visitors to Belsay Hall and Wallington, supported by English Heritage and National Trust. The service will run every Saturday from 4 May until 7 September 2024, starting at Haymarket bus station in Newcastle city centre.

  • Go North East's Ben Maxfield, Business Director and Laura Sharp, Head of Marketing.

    Now’s the 'Tyne' to catch the bus

    Go North East, the region’s largest bus operator, is urging people to reconsider their travel choices during the Tyne Bridge restoration project as ‘bargain fares’ see the region’s public transport offer become increasingly attractive for car users.

  • Daniel Laird appointed as Head of Commercial at Go North East

    Daniel Laird appointed as Head of Commercial at Go North East

    Go North East has announced the appointment of Daniel Laird as the new Head of Commercial, effective April 22, 2024. With over 15 years of experience in the passenger transport industry, Daniel brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the company.
    Daniel has previously enjoyed excellent spells with Stagecoach Bluebird/North Scotland, and First Aberdeen after joining the industry through F

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