There was one whole board on the 84/84a circuit pattern that didn't run all day. So with a PVR of 2 that's every other bus!
No wonder these services have been declining for years even though they have multiple unique links (84a more so than 84). I tried helping another customer showing them bustimes.org and how they can track the bus (generally hit and miss with GCT). But I guess they don't need that anymore due to not having any other company than Stagecoach in West Newcastle (besides the hourly GNE).
RE: Gateshead Central Taxis