The Latest Breaking News from Go North East

Bus drivers’ strike is ‘damaging lives’ in north-east England, says council leader

Go North East pay dispute said to be leaving thousands ‘stuck at home’ and ‘missing work and medical appointments’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023

‘You can stuff your job’: Bus driver quits mid-shift leaving passengers locked in at Angel of the North

The driver reportedly said “you can stuff your job” as he left the bus stranded

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2023

Go North East plans to replace at-risk Arriva bus routes but fears remain that communities could still be left cut off

Deputy Mayor of North Tyneside welcomed the move but said there is still work to be done 'so communities are not cut off from public transport'

Chronicle Live · Jun 8, 2023

Everything we know about the Metro issue which has suspended trains and caused chaos for commuters

Workers are currently repairing the 800 metres of overhead wire which is currently down

Chronicle Live · Mar 30, 2023

Storm Otto causes major disruption for commuters as heavy winds batter the North East

There were power cuts, road closures and train cancellations due to the weather

Chronicle Live · Feb 17, 2023

Concerns over Go North East's short notice cancellations remain as residents left stranded

It comes after the Government announced a significant funding boost for buses in the region

Chronicle Live · Jan 24, 2023

North East bus chief admits underestimating driver shortage that has caused major cancellations

An Arriva boss says the company thought that cancellations and delays caused by a lack of drivers over recent months 'would be a short term problem'

Chronicle Live · Jan 13, 2023

£2 bus fare cap means you may save money buying singles for return trips

Where bus companies do not offer return tickets - like Stagecoach in Newcastle - you may be better off buying two singles instead of a day ticket

Chronicle Live · Jan 3, 2023

£2 bus fare cap to apply to these routes in Newcastle and around North East

Single fares will be capped at £2 between January 1 and March 31, including Stagecoach, Go North East and Arriva routes

Chronicle Live · Dec 30, 2022

Go North East bus engineers call off strike action after agreeing 'excellent' 13.1% pay rise

Go North East engineers have accepted a new pay deal

Chronicle Live · Dec 22, 2022