Topics: Economy, Finance

5 March 2020 14:26

Go North East champions its 200-strong driving force of inspiring women

Ahead of International Women’s Day (Sunday 8 March), Go North East is championing its 200 female employees that make a substantial contribution to the company’s services.

12 February 2020 14:23

Go North East appoints new finance director

The North East’s largest bus company has appointed a new finance director to help drive forward its growth strategy.

The AD122 routes is popular with tourists visiting Hadrian's Wall

27 April 2017 13:44

A service fit for a Caesar! Go North East’s AD122 bus resumes Roman heritage route to widespread popularity

With an increase of nearly a quarter of British holidaymakers choosing UK destinations over foreign shores this summer , Go North East’s Hadrian’s Wall Country Bus, the AD122, is already proving popular with 2017 tourists, enjoying nearly double the passenger numbers compared to 2016.

Each year Go North East supports events like the Great North Run, which drive tourists to the region

7 February 2017 09:46

Hat-trick of shortlists in region’s premium business awards

Judges of the prestigious North East Business Awards have shortlisted Go North East for three accolades at the annual event, in the heart of the community; apprenticeship; and, company of the year categories

On the Go since 1913

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.