Go North East are the regions leading bus company with a network of routes serving the area. We’re known as innovators, with smartcard and mobile phone ticketing, mobile phone app, free Wi-Fi onboard, power sockets for phones & laptops and next stop announcements. We’ve recently invested £30m with 100 new buses and a new state of the art bus depot in Gateshead. We’re one of the regions biggest employers, with over 2,100 staff to keep our 700 strong fleet on the move. Our brightly coloured branded buses are easy to find and easy to use.
Latest News
Go North East launches game-changing electric buses in Newcastle and Gateshead
by Finlay Magowan | 27th November 2020 |
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...
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Super-green bus trial takes next steps at Go North East
by Deb Bell | 1st September 2020 |
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...
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Go North East shines a rainbow over its colleagues and fellow key workers
by Shelley Johnson | 14th April 2020 |
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...
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Young engineers Melissa and Maisie urge girls to apply for eight new engineering apprenticeships
by Shelley Johnson | 3rd March 2020 |
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...
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Go North East thanks customers for patience after colleagues pull out all the stops during snow disruption
by Shelley Johnson | 3rd March 2020 |
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...
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Go North East appoints new finance director
by Shelley Johnson | 12th February 2020 |
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...
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Go North East apprentices keep the wheels moving on 700-strong fleet of buses
by Shelley Johnson | 3rd February 2020 |
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...
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Go North East to launch innovative pollution-busting bus to help clean up urban air
by Shelley Johnson | 27th January 2020 |
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...
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More express journeys for customers travelling between Durham, Chester-le-Street and Newcastle
by Shelley Johnson | 27th January 2020 |
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...
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The ‘BooBee’ bus arrives in the North East to raise awareness of breast cancer
by Shelley Johnson | 9th December 2019 |
Go North East, the region’s largest bus company, has partnered with UK bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis and the Prevent Breast Cancer charity to raise awareness of breast cancer across the region. A bright pink...
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Go North East and Gateshead College recognised for revolutionary training programme at Princess Royal Training Awards
by Shelley Johnson | 26th November 2019 |
Go North East, the region’s largest bus operator, and Gateshead College, the best performing college in England for post 16 education and training, have been commended with a Princess Royal Training Award for their...
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Go North East offers free bus travel for veterans and members of the Armed Forces
by Shelley Johnson | 11th November 2019 |
Go North East, the region’s largest bus operator, is proud to offer free travel on all of its buses across the North East for all veterans and members of the Armed Forces on Remembrance...
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