Service changes from Monday 1 June
From 1 June, in line with guidance from the government, our buses will be returning to what can be considered our ‘normal’ level of service.
From 1 June, in line with guidance from the government, our buses will be returning to what can be considered our ‘normal’ level of service.
Bus drivers and other colleagues at the company have been encouraged to wear colourful clothes, instead of their usual uniform, to recognise the fantastic effort they have displayed during the coronavirus crisis.
Go North East championed its team members in a thank you video, following weeks of praising fellow key workers during the weekly ‘Clap for our Carers’ activities.
Go North East is set to break the £10,000 barrier this weekend by wearing football shirts to mark what should have been the end of the season and raise further money, as well as spread some cheer during these challenging times.
Hundreds of bus drivers, as well as support teams, wore red, white and blue, and fancy dress, over the bank holiday weekend to spread some cheer and commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
Go North East, the region’s largest bus company, is continuing to operate its services to emergency timetables to connect key workers and those making essential journeys.
The team have raised around £2,500 to buy toiletries for the NHS and have set off on a number of new initiatives to further support the community.
This bank holiday weekend, Go North East is doing things a little differently in an effort to bring a bit of cheer and smiles to people’s faces, and make the whole weekend stand out compared to any other during lockdown.
Bus fans, are you missing travelling on our lovely buses? Sit back, relax and enjoy your video conferencing journeys with one of our virtual bus backgrounds.
Team members at Go North East’s depot in Consett have created a theatrical production explaining life on the buses during lockdown and have also raised money for the Treetops Children’s Ward at University Hospital of North Durham.
At Go North East’s depot in Sunderland, the company positioned its buses to spell out ‘NHS’, and the on-site workforce clapped and cheered as drivers tooted their horns and flashed their lights.
Go North East was recognised for its commitment to providing memorable visitor experiences for everyone, particularly those with accessibility requirements.