@AdamY There aren't many stopping places along there for the X30/X31 either
.The idea came about because as far as buses go, Kibblesworth is a dead end, in both senses of the word.
There seems no logic for a resident, to go 8/9 miles out of their way, wherever they're going - when the potential destination is in the total opposite direction and only a couple of miles away. Hence bus patronage will be low...
Rather than essentially offer residents the same service (all be it with a different number and an alternative colour of the rainbow), surely it makes sense to look at an alternative solution.
1100 residents (I think that's what GTomlinson) quoted are 1100 potential passengers. 1100 residents don't all want to go to Gateshead (or the other option GNE seem to love forcing on them - Chester).
Where do those 1100 go to school, work or to socialise? I can guarantee they won't all be getting educated at Joseph Swan, work in Tesco nor all 1100 of them pop to the Duke of Gloucester for a pint!