(01 Nov 2016, 11:10 pm)RBZ 5459 wrote I think the fact that a Gas Bus present in Newcastle, and that Sunderland's only likely connection to an unlinked SC region would also be Newcastle, is about as close to the wibble that can be said for now. But if this happened to be pulled off... I'd hope SC tackle it head on with competitors, as we've seen the cutting and culling of services like the X3/X35, plus train and Metro to compete with.

Same, i think they should off WIFI first and then see where that gets them, maybe new buses if its so successful, not sure how long Stagecoach run a service before they call it successful though for it be giving new buses though!

Only way to really avoid is the metro is via Chester Road and the A19. - although u still have the Uni and Milfield as the 2 closest stations.