G-CPTN wroteNorthumberland County Council are negotiating to extend the AD122 beyond Walltown to compensate for the loss of the connection to Carlisle via Birdoswald since Cumbria County Council withdrew funding - though it will probably not be GNE that operate it.
(17 Apr 2014, 5:07 pm)Michael wrote That's good, hopefully that happens, i really think that independent companies should run it and not one of the main ones (Like GNE), least it gives the independent companies a chance for some more cash.
I'm not suggesting that AD122 has been responsible for a significant part of the £880 million that tourism of the Wall brings in (obviously many will come by car) but walkers and cyclists following the Wall probably relied on AD122 to some extent to move between sites and to achieve 'end to end'.
G-CPTN wroteHadrian's Wall Country AD122 users have increased 40% since 2006.
Bryan Scott from the Hadrian's Wall Trust, on behalf of the Hadrian's Wall Country Bus Partnership, said: "The contribution the bus makes to the visitor economy of Hadrian's Wall Country and Northumberland as a whole is considerable, as well as helping residents to access essential services and employment."
"Our annual bus passenger survey shows that 40% of passengers are from overseas, proving that the service is an essential part of their visitor experience. It enables people to access and travel along the Wall and visit its attractions without having to rely on a car."