As soon as I boarded, and headed towards the back, I counted 11 people already onboard. A further 13 got on, and the vehicle departed with 24 passengers sitting, none standing. We stopped at North Lodge, and picked up two more, and then again in Portobello, where 6 got on at various stops. The bus was beginning to feel a little crowded, and there were only a few seats left. My memory is a bit fuzzy from here, but I recall by the time we were at Wrekenton - every single seat was occupied, and 8 were standing.
3 people got off at Wrekenton, a further 2 along Old Durham Road, and 4 at Gateshead Interchange. I got off on Blackett Street, as did another 7 passengers.
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