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
North East England Goes Purple to Celebrate Accessibility & Inclusion
by Lisa Kelly | 12th November 2024 |
Landmarks across the region will light up purple as visitor economy businesses come together to mark Purple Tuesday –a worldwide initiative for accessibility and inclusion. Purple Tuesday is a global social movement and...
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NGI publishes report to celebrate a year of impact with partners
by Chris Watson | 13th July 2023 |
NGI's newly published report showcases £2.25m funding for tourism and job creation while celebrating a year of impactful partnerships for the North East....
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Go North East expands workforce following recruitment drive
by Molly Lymn | 9th December 2021 |
The region’s leading bus company has teamed up with Gateshead College and hired 11 new apprentices to expand its highly skilled workforce. The new bus and coach engineers and coachbuilder recruits have joined Go...
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Join the Big Bus Conversation – public urged to get involved
by Molly Lymn | 9th August 2021 |
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...
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Go North East calls for next generation of apprentices
by Molly Lymn | 17th May 2021 |
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...
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Go North East launches game-changing electric buses in Newcastle and Gateshead
by Chris Watson | 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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