Go North East opens applications for engineering apprenticeships
Go North East is calling for the next generation of engineers to apply for its industry leading apprenticeship programme.
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Eight-year-old fundraiser wins visit from Santa Bus
Sophia Garrett from Rickleton Primary School in Washington has been announced as the winner of Go North East’s ‘letter to Santa competition’.
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Sunderland bus driver crowned runner-up in UK’s Bus Driver of the Year competition
Go North East is celebrating after Sunderland-based bus driver Nick Perry drove his way to second place at the prestigious National Bus Driver of the Year competition in Blackpool.
Nick, who has been with the company for seven years, impressed judges with his exceptional driving skills, taking runner-up in an incredibly tight contest that went right to the wire with the eventual winner. His per -
Sunderland bus driver stars in bold new transport campaign
Lorraine Petch, a bus driver from Sunderland, is one of the stars of Go North East’s Inner Qualities campaign.
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Women’s voices power bold new transport campaign
Inner Qualities, designed and developed by women colleagues at Go North East, the region’s largest transport employer, launched on Monday, 8 September with a powerful message: “They say she can’t. We say she can.”
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Gateshead schoolchildren receive double-decker play bus in surprise delivery
Children at Lingey House Primary School in Gateshead were in for a big surprise on Monday...
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Gateshead schoolchildren receive double-decker play bus in surprise delivery
Children at Lingey House Primary School in Gateshead were in for a big surprise on Monday when they welcomed a very special new addition to their playground – a double-decker bus donated by Go North East.
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From the 1970s to today: two engineers clock up a century at Go North East
Go North East is proudly celebrating a combined 100 years of service from two of its longest-serving engineers – William ‘Billy’ Cummings and John Jackson – each dedicating five decades to keeping the wheels turning.
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Go North East announce bus service changes in South Tyneside and Sunderland
Go North East is making changes to bus services in Sunderland and South Tyneside to increase frequency and improve reliability for passengers.
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Meet the most festive bus driver in the North East
Go North East bus driver Julie Richardson is spreading holiday cheer by wearing a different Christmas-themed outfit every day in December, turning what might otherwise be a tough month into one filled with laughter and joy.
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Go North East opens engineering opportunities as weekly bus use hits one million trips
Go North East is actively recruiting qualified fitters, vehicle electricians and bus body builders at depots in Consett, Sunderland, Gateshead, Washington and Percy Main. With very competitive salaries of up to £45,000 depending on role, location, and shift pattern - Go North East engineers benefit from a comprehensive package including holidays, pensions, free travel and discounted family travel.
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Go North East Santa Bus returns for 2024, supporting children with cancer
Go North East’s much-loved Santa Bus is back for 2024, ready to spread festive cheer and raise vital funds for Children’s Cancer North, a charity dedicated to supporting young cancer patients and their families. Starting from Monday 9 December, the open-top Santa Bus will travel through North and South Tyneside, Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland, and County Durham over ten magical evenings.
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Go North East marks Remembrance Sunday with free travel for veterans and a tribute to it's former military personnel
Go North East is marking Remembrance Sunday on 10 November by offering free travel on all services for veterans and current members of the armed forces. This initiative honours the sacrifices made by service personnel, particularly those veterans now serving their communities as part of the Go North East team.
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GO NORTH EAST SETS NEW STANDARDS WITH REAL LIVING WAGE ACCREDITATION
Go North East, one of the region’s largest employers, has achieved Living Wage Foundation accreditation, cementing its commitment to fair pay. The Real Living Wage, calculated independently, exceeds the government’s minimum and reflects the actual cost of living. The North East’s Mayor, Kim McGuinness, presented Go North East with their accreditation, praising the company’s role in raising...
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Meet The Spookiest Bus Drivers In The North East
Bus drivers from Go North East embraced the Halloween spirit with a visit to one of the region’s most haunted castles, Lumley Castle near Chester-le-Street, County Durham.
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GO NORTH EAST BACKS GUIDE DOG TRAINING WITH FREE TRAVEL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Go North East is proud to announce a new partnership with Guide Dogs in Newcastle, offering free bus travel to volunteer puppy raisers who play a vital role in training the next generation of life-changing guide dogs. These volunteers can now travel for free across the Go North East network by presenting their Guide Dogs ID pass, allowing puppies to practice essential skills on public transport.
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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.
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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.
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PASSENGERS URGED TO ‘GET YOUR BUM ON BOARD’ AS MORE IMPROVEMENTS TO REGION’S BUS SERVICES ANNOUNCED
Go North East has announced major improvements to the Tyne Valley Ten and Angel 21 bus services, beginning 1 September 2024. These changes, made possible through the region's Bus Service Improvement Plan, will offer more frequent buses and increased capacity on these popular routes.
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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.
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