Go North East is delighted to announce they will continue as the front-of-shirt sponsor for the Durham Visually Impaired (VI) Cricket Team for a third consecutive year.
Go North East provide complimentary travel passes to VI players, helping remove one of the major barriers faced by people with visual impairments. The bus operator also funds transport to away games across the country, ensuring
The Go-Ahead Group, parent company of Go North East, is investing in the region’s next generation of engineers — creating high-quality career opportunities for local people as part of a multi-million-pound national training programme.
After serving in the British Army, Andrew Cummings is now helping fellow veterans find purpose and pride in a new career - behind the wheel of a bus.
Children at Lingey House Primary School in Gateshead were in for a big surprise on Monday...
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.
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.
Chester-Le-Street United Girls celebrated their league wins last night with a surprise trophy parade on an open top bus provided by Go North East.
Go North East has announced the return of the Toon Tour, its open-top sightseeing bus around Newcastle.
From Easter Saturday, a free bus service will connect Newcastle city centre with some of Northumberland’s most beautiful destinations.
Bus operator Go North East has announced changes to services across North Tyneside, Newcastle and South East Northumberland, commencing on Sunday 23 March 2025.
Lifelong bus enthusiast Jack Callaway says landing his engineering apprenticeship at Go North East, the region’s largest bus operator, has been a dream come true.
Go North East is making changes to bus services in Sunderland and South Tyneside to increase frequency and improve reliability for passengers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
