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  • Go North East Passengers' One Million Tree Milestone

    Go North East, the region’s leading bus company, has announced on National Clean Air Day (20 June) that its customers collectively save CO2 emissions equivalent to planting over one million trees every year by choosing the bus over the car.
    Passengers take over 48 million trips a year with Go North East. Based on detailed calculations, these trips will amass a carbon saving to match a 1,500-mil

  • Simon Carlisle joins Go North East as Engineering Director

    Go North East has announced the appointment of Simon Carlisle as its new Engineering Director. Simon brings extensive experience to the role, having most recently served for seven years as Engineering Director for First West Yorkshire.
    Career milestones for Simon include his first supervisory role in Leeds in 2004, followed by his appointment as Engineering Manager in 2007. In 2011, Simon took

  • Low-cost bus fares fuel 'cheeky' campaign


    Go North East, the region’s largest bus operator, took to the Quayside at Gateshead yesterday to launch an unconventional, no-nonsense bus awareness campaign, leading with a rallying cry for the people of the North East to ‘GET YOUR BUM ON BOARD’.
    The campaign, which looks to cut through the noise and showcase the fabulous benefits of bus, was launched in style with a flamboyant cast sash

  • THE ‘OPEN TOP BUS’ LEAGUE WINNERS GEAR UP FOR NEW SEASON

    Go North East, the region’s leading bus company, is gearing up for the start of its hugely successful Toon Tour after taking the ‘UK’s Best Open Top Bus’ title. The team marked the occasion by inviting Alex Warner, Chief Executive of Great Scenic Journeys, to join them on a lap of honour around ‘The Toon’.

  • Go North East's free travel to three Northumberland beauty spots returns this summer

    The Belsay and Wallington Express X75 bus is back for 2024, providing free and sustainable travel for all visitors to Belsay Hall and Wallington, supported by English Heritage and National Trust. The service will run every Saturday from 4 May until 7 September 2024, starting at Haymarket bus station in Newcastle city centre.

  • A BUS DRIVER’S BEST FRIEND

    As the nation gears up to celebrate National Pet Day on April 11th, bus operator Go North East, has released a delightful collection of snapshots capturing the paw-some bond between bus drivers and their dogs.
    The collection titled 'A Bus Driver's Best Friend' features six drivers from depots across the region, joined by pals: Pongo, Chester, Tasha, Misty, Milo, and Ella. These bark-tastic phot

  • Now’s the 'Tyne' to catch the bus

    Go North East, the region’s largest bus operator, is urging people to reconsider their travel choices during the Tyne Bridge restoration project as ‘bargain fares’ see the region’s public transport offer become increasingly attractive for car users.

  • Go North East leading the way on electric buses

    Go North East, already home to the largest electric bus fleet in the region, has announced plans to further expand its number of zero-emission vehicles. This significant development has been made possible through a successful partnership with Transport North East, securing £5.7 million of government funding.
    Transport North East is among the 25 local transport authorities in England awarded fun

  • Daniel Laird appointed as Head of Commercial at Go North East

    Go North East has announced the appointment of Daniel Laird as the new Head of Commercial, effective April 22, 2024. With over 15 years of experience in the passenger transport industry, Daniel brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the company.
    Daniel has previously enjoyed excellent spells with Stagecoach Bluebird/North Scotland, and First Aberdeen after joining the industry through F

  • Go North East plans to recruit more women drivers, aiming for 50% gender equality by 2035

    Go North East supports a nationwide campaign to achieve 50% gender equality by 2035 The campaign is a joint effort for parent company, The Go-Ahead Group and all its bus companies The Group plans to invest £8 million to create inclusive environments and training opportunities New recruits will receive eight weeks of fully paid training estimated to be an investment of £7.5 million in total

  • Britain's biggest-ever bus driver recruitment campaign expands to the North East as region's bus network continues to grow

    Go North East, a part of The Go-Ahead Group, has expanded Britain’s biggest-ever recruitment campaign for bus drivers to cover the North East in preparation for further growth in the region’s public transport network.
    The company plans to hire up to 200 drivers through its newly created Elite Bus Driver Academy. The successful applicants will operate routes in Gateshead, Durham and Tyne and Wea

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