Join the Big Bus Conversation – public urged to get involved
Regional transport leaders have launched the Big Bus Conversation – a new region-wide campaign to gather feedback ahead of a bid to access a national £3bn funding pot with the aim of persuading people... Read More
Go North East calls for next generation of apprentices
One of the region’s leading bus companies is on the hunt for apprentice engineers to bolster its growing and highly skilled team of home-grown talent. Go North East is working with Gateshead College to... Read More
Go North East launches game-changing electric buses in Newcastle and Gateshead
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... Read More
Super-green bus trial takes next steps at Go North East
A north-British built full-electric bus from manufacturer Optare has returned to Go North East, the region’s largest bus operator. The bus will be running on the Quaylink Q3 service alongside Newcastle’s Quayside and through... Read More
Go North East shines a rainbow over its colleagues and fellow key workers
Go North East, the region’s largest bus operator, is saying a huge thank you to its colleagues and fellow key workers with a series of initiatives during the coronavirus crisis. The company is finding... Read More
Young engineers Melissa and Maisie urge girls to apply for eight new engineering apprenticeships
Two aspiring female engineers at the North East’s largest bus company are hoping to inspire other women to follow in their footsteps, as part of ‘Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day’ (20 February). Melissa... Read More
Go North East thanks customers for patience after colleagues pull out all the stops during snow disruption
The North East’s largest bus company, Go North East, has thanked customers and colleagues for their patience and efforts during yesterday’s disruption that was caused by heavy snowfall and poor road conditions. Many roads... Read More
Go North East appoints new finance director
The North East’s largest bus company has appointed a new finance director to help drive forward its growth strategy. Erik de Greef, 38, brings a wealth of experience to Go North East, having previously... Read More
Go North East apprentices keep the wheels moving on 700-strong fleet of buses
This National Apprenticeship Week (3-7 February 2020), award-winning bus company Go North East is celebrating its engineering apprentices that help keep the wheels moving on its 700-strong fleet of buses. The bus operator employs... Read More
Go North East to launch innovative pollution-busting bus to help clean up urban air
Go North East, part of the Go-Ahead Group, is rolling out its unique ‘Air Filtering Bus’ to help tackle pollution in Newcastle and Gateshead and will be deployed to rotate across a variety of... Read More
More express journeys for customers travelling between Durham, Chester-le-Street and Newcastle
Award-winning bus operator Go North East is making big improvements from 26 January to its X-lines X21 service which runs between Bishop Auckland, Durham, Chester-le-Street and Newcastle. The service, which currently runs every 30... Read More
