Calls have been made for bus operator Go North East to reverse the scrapping of the 97 bus service.
The 97 used to operate between the Metrocentre, Swalwell Estate, Fellside Park, Whickham, Lobley Hill, Bensham Bank, Gateshead and Newcastle. This has now been replaced with an extended number one bus route.
However, some residents and councillors are concerned by the altered route and fear delays are on the horizon. Liberal Democrat councillor Chris Ord has written Go North East asking the provider to reconsider its position.
