(28 Oct 2013, 9:24 pm)thetravelman wrote Hi everyone, just an observation I've noticed... the new TynedaleXpress X85, 7.00am ish service to Newcastle thru Heddon on the wall, seems to have quite low passenger numbers, I noted this on several occasions now and wonder how long it will run before being pulled from service. Today there were only 2 passengers onboard, Friday there were only 3 passenger', id of expected that time in morning to be more onboard. Ive even passed this service several times over past few weeks on A69 heading towards Hexham again with only a 3 or 4 passengers onboard. I hope this service is not just a white elephant as I think its a great service for the north side of tyne. I think these buses look really smart in the orange.
Bus services are generally quiet in the early morning! - I'd guess it would be busier heading into Newcastle later in the day. These services have been busy when I've saw them, during the day
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