Meet The Spookiest Bus Drivers In The North East
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.
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GO NORTH EAST BACKS GUIDE DOG TRAINING WITH FREE TRAVEL FOR VOLUNTEERS
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.
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Extra Capacity for Durham Student Buses
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.
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Driving Greatness: Go North East’s Elite Drivers ready to transport Elite Athletes to the Great North Run
As the North East gears up for the 43rd annual Great North Run, the world's largest half marathon, Go North East is proud to mark another year as the official transport partner for the event’s elite athletes. The region’s leading bus operator will ensure that elite runners reach the starting line with ease, thanks to its specially trained team of Elite Drivers.
This year, renowned athletes incl -
PASSENGERS URGED TO ‘GET YOUR BUM ON BOARD’ AS MORE IMPROVEMENTS TO REGION’S BUS SERVICES ANNOUNCED
Go North East has announced major improvements to the Tyne Valley Ten and Angel 21 bus services, beginning 1 September 2024. These changes, made possible through the region's Bus Service Improvement Plan, will offer more frequent buses and increased capacity on these popular routes.
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Mayor announces Kids Go Free on public transport
Bus operator Go North East will now offer free travel for up to three children aged 11 and under, when travelling with an adult with a valid ticket or concessionary pass holder during school holidays over the next year.
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Go North East Announces Major Service Enhancements
Go North East, the region’s leading bus company, is thrilled to announce a series of significant improvements to bus services across the region. Funded through the North East Combined Authority’s (NECA) Bus Service Improvement Plan, these enhancements, effective from Sunday, July 21, 2024, will boost connectivity, increase frequency, and provide more reliable services for customers.
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GET YOUR BUM ON BOARD FOR DURHAM FRINGE FESTIVAL 2024
With just two weeks until Durham Fringe Festival 2024 kicks off in and around Durham’s City Centre, lively festival performers have teamed up with Go North East to promote their shows and encourage sustainable travel to the event.
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Go North East sponsor Durham Cricket's Visually Impaired Team
Go North East is delighted to announce the continuation of its partnership with Durham Cricket as the front-of-shirt sponsor of their Visually Impaired team until 2025.
First founded in June 2007, Durham’s Visually Impaired Cricket Team now plays in the England and Wales Cricket Board Development League, against 11 other teams.
Visually Impaired (VI) cricket is a specially adapted version o -
Go North East Offers Free Travel for Armed Forces Day
Go North East, the region’s largest bus operator, is delighted to announce free travel on all its buses for veterans and members of the Armed Forces on Saturday 29 June. Free travel is available on any Go North East Bus across the region. It applies to serving personnel in uniform, those carrying a military ID card, veterans with a medal or veteran’s badge, and cadets.
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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
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