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Go North East celebrates its star people.

​Our 2016 star employees revealed!

As always, there were a lot of very proud people and heart warming moments at Go North East's annual awards ceremony to celebrate their employees - and lots of laughter and fun to boot!

Sophie Moorby and John Gordon  at the UK Bus Awards

Go North East shines at UK Bus Awards

The who’s who of the bus industry joined together to celebrate the respected UK Bus Awards on Wednesday (23 November), where Go North East was recognised in several categories.

Stephen King (centre) collects Gold in the Inclusive Tourism category at the North East Tourism Awards

Go North East drives its way to victory with prestigious award win

A commitment to providing exemplary transport services to the region’s visitors and those with disabilities and special access needs has earned Go North East a top honour in the Inclusive Tourism category, at the North East Tourism Awards.

Ashleigh Money Saver

​8 'Black Friday' Top Money Saving Tips

A week today will see the return of ‘Black Friday’ and we have teamed-up with money saving expert, Ashleigh Swan, to bring you a guide to helping you make maximum savings…

National Express coach driver, Simon Lee.

Experienced car drivers sought for 15 new jobs

In an effort to recruit more professional coach drivers, Go North East has changed its ‘essential experience criteria’ to attract more people to apply for 15 new jobs.

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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.

Go North East

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NE8 2UA Gateshead