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Better bus fares launched across Gateshead borough and beyond to encourage more people to use clean and safe buses as the region recovers

5 August 2021 13:23

Go North East has launched a new blanket fare offer for those travelling around Gateshead with a headline maximum single fare of just £1.70 for any journey, and other offers across the region, as part of its summer savings fares campaign.
It also hopes to extend them longer term if the take up is good enough and more people get on board the region’s buses.
The offers follow the success of Go

Go North East to team up with the Great Run Company to start this year’s Great North 10k

2 July 2021 06:44

Go North East, the region’s largest bus company, has teamed up with The Great Run Company to get this year’s Great North 10k underway.

Go North East celebrates its green credentials on Clean Air Day

17 June 2021 08:35

​It’s Clean Air Day today (17 June), and Go North East is celebrating its commitment and contribution to improving the region’s air quality and repeating its reassurance that bus travel is safe, clean and essential to reducing congestion and air pollution.

Renowned YouTuber features region’s largest bus company and its state-of-the-art electric buses

8 June 2021 09:14

Go North East, the region’s largest bus company, has had a visit from well-known transport YouTuber, Geoff Marshall, who has an impressive audience of almost 230,000 subscribers on the popular social media channel.

Beer gardens and outdoor spaces across the North East

13 April 2021 13:47

Here's our handy guide, so you can enjoy a nice cold pint and some pub grub at some of the region's finest beer gardens and outdoor spaces.

Go North East gears up for getting children back to school safely and securely

5 March 2021 11:28

Go North East, the region’s largest bus company, is gearing up to get children back to school safely and securely from Monday 8 March.

Go North East gives route between Middlesbrough and Newcastle a major upgrade with luxury coaches

15 February 2021 15:21

From today, Go North East has introduced luxury coaches on its premium X10 express route that runs between Middlesbrough and Newcastle via the A19, serving Stockton, Norton, Billingham, Peterlee, Dalton Park, Heworth and Gateshead.

Better buses introduced to help play an important part in the economic and environmental recovery of Newcastle’s city and Quayside

14 December 2020 08:13

From today, bus operator Go North East is introducing an upgraded fleet of buses on its Quaylink Q3 service, relaunching it as ‘QuayCity’ and with a striking new black and yellow brand.

Hexham to Newcastle express bus route set for major upgrade with £1million investment from Go North East

11 December 2020 09:04

The further £1million investment is the latest part of an overall £8.5million upgrade in brand new, North British built, low-emission environmentally friendly double-deck buses introduced to the routes as part of the company’s premium interurban X-lines brand, providing a next-level service for its customers on longer distance routes across the North East.

Go North East spread festive cheer across the region

10 December 2020 15:42

Throughout December, bus drivers and support teams from the region’s largest bus company will be spreading festive cheer by wearing festive clothing.

Go North East launches game-changing electric buses in Newcastle and Gateshead

27 November 2020 07:30

Go North East has today launched the region’s first fully-electric bus fleet in the North East, which are capable of all-day service with a single overnight charge, supporting the company’s commitment to improve air quality.

Extra buses, including a classic 1964 Northern General Routemaster, deployed to keep people moving as schools return

7 September 2020 18:32

The region's largest bus operator, Go North East, has deployed 56 extra buses from today to ensure there is sufficient extra capacity on its network as more schools and workers return and use the region’s buses.

Express bus routes between Middlesbrough and Newcastle set for major upgrade

2 September 2020 09:48

Go North East, the region’s largest bus operator, is set to introduce a major upgrade to its express X9 and X10 routes, that run between Middlesbrough and Newcastle via the A19, serving Stockton, Norton, Billingham, Peterlee, Dalton Park, Heworth and Gateshead.

Go North East launches new ‘Bus Out to Help Out’ offer to help support local evening economy

1 September 2020 08:47

Following the success of the Government’s ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ initiative, the region’s largest bus operator, Go North East has launched a new ‘Bus Out to Help Out’ offer to help people get out and about and support local restaurants and pubs further.

£4.5million investment in better than ever buses for Consett

28 August 2020 15:02

Go North East, the region’s largest bus operator, is making public transport in Consett better than ever, thanks to a £4.5million investment into new and refreshed, clean, safe and comfy buses.

Go North East launches new, better than ever bus ticketing initiatives

28 August 2020 10:34

​The region’s largest bus operator, Go North East, is launching new, better than ever bus ticketing initiatives from September to help encourage people back onto its clean, safe and comfy buses.

Get set to safely and affordably return to school by bus with new school tickets and extra buses from Go North East

27 August 2020 17:03

Go North East, the region’s largest bus company, has launched a new ‘School Tripper’ bus ticket to help school and college students travel safely and securely.

Super-green bus trial takes next steps at Go North East

27 August 2020 08:32

A north-British built full-electric bus from manufacturer Optare has returned to Go North East, the region’s largest bus operator.

Further increases to services from Saturday 5 September

21 August 2020 15:18

We'll be making further changes to help support local shops, businesses, leisure venues, schools and colleges.

New and upgraded express buses set to soar from Consett to Newcastle through red kite country

31 July 2020 09:55

Go North East, the region’s largest bus company, is upgrading its X45, X46 and X47 services that soar through red kite country, serving Consett, Rowlands Gill, Metrocentre and Newcastle, with buses running directly up to every 10 minutes.