Go North East: Service Suggestions v2
Go North East: Service Suggestions v2
Perhaps GNE should look at reintroducing the old minilink route in Washington that had the W4 going through Donwell estate. It would only add a few minutes to the 85 route and it may help bring back a few customers. The recently axed 23, funded by Nexus, went through the estate and it was popular. Or at least was popular until Gateshead Central Taxis started to run an unreliable service and poeple gave up using it.
The old W4 used to pick up quite a few passengers in the estate. GNE in its wisdom scrapped this part of the route when bus services were "consolidated" in the 00s. Donwell also has a larger than average number of older residents so it will also be helpful to people who have mobility issues. It doesn't have to be every 85 that would serve the estate. Perhaps one per hour could run as the 85A and go through the estate.