Having previously carried "Nexus" branding, this vehicle has been repainted into a plain pink base livery. There are a number of changes to Go North East's services in the North Tyneside and surrounding areas, from 24th July 2016. Pheonix Coaches has been awarded with the contract to operate the entire Whitley Bay Town Network from both Go North East (W1/W1A and W3) and Arriva (59/359 and W2). As a result of losing the contract to operate the W1/W1A and W3 services, the four "Nexus" branded Optare Solo SRs which Go North East currently allocate to this service will be repainted pink. These four Optare Solos will join the "indiGo North Tyne" brand, due to... see more
Following the cascade of younger Optare Solo vehicles to Blyth as a consequence of the loss of Nexus contracts at Jesmond Depot, this vehicle has moved from Blyth to Blyth (Awaiting Disposal).
This vehicle has transferred from Deptford Depot to Peterlee, where it will be allocated to the new 168 service (East Rainton - Easington Lane). The contract for this service commences Sunday 24th July 2016.
Following the entry into service of further ex-London Volvo B7TL/Alexander ALX400 vehicles at Belmont Depot, this vehicle has transferred from Belmont Depot to Blyth.
Ahead of the "Frequenta" brand being launched on service 63 at Redcar, this vehicle has been repainted into Arriva's corporate livery, minus the cowhorn. It has also been fitted with a 'Next Stop' audio-visual announcement system, as part of the "Frequenta" upgrade.
To allow double-deck vehicles to be released for the special Sunderland Airshow Park & Ride and shuttle services, this vehicle has transferred from Riverside Depot to Stanley, on temporary loan.
This vehicle has received "Blue Arrow" branding. There are a number of changes to Go North East's services in the Gateshead and surrounding areas, from 24th July 2016. As part of these changes, services 17 and 96 will be withdrawn and amalgamated into one route (service 11), which will be branded as "Blue Arrow". This new service provides a number of benefits: a faster service to Newcastle from parts of North Tyneside; a new direct service to Newcastle, Gateshead and Metrocentre from areas such as Percy Main, East Howdon and Willington Quay; and a direct bus between Newcastle and Royal Quays.
Having previously carried "Citylink" branding, this vehicle has been repainted into a yellow base livery. There are a number of changes to Go North East's services in the Gateshead and surrounding areas, from 24th July 2016. "Citylink" service 58 will be revised to operate every 12 minutes between Heworth and Newcastle only. The Optare Versas surplus to requirements as a result of the PVR reduction will be deployed on the revised "Quaylink" Q3 service, which, following requests from stakeholders and passengers, will be extended from St Peter's Basin to Wallsend via Walker, offering a number of new travel opportunities.
Ahead of service changes which will see a PVR reduction at Riverside Depot as a result of the withdrawal of service 11 (Newcastle - Blackhall Mill), this vehicle has transferred to Percy Main Depot, acting as a dedicated spare vehicle for the new "Blue Arrow" 11 service (Whitley Bay - Metrocentre).
This vehicle has transferred from Riverside Depot to Percy Main, on temporary loan, for use on a special cruise ships service, in operation on Saturday 23rd July 2016.
This vehicle has transferred from Riverside Depot to Percy Main, on temporary loan, for use on a special cruise ships service, in operation on Saturday 23rd July 2016.
This vehicle has transferred from Stanley Depot to Riverside, for use on a Metro Replacement bus service. Nexus is to embark on a second programme of Metro track replacement on its lines in North Tyneside, which will involve a 15-day Major Line Closure between Benton and Monkseaton from Saturday 23rd July 2016 to Saturday 6th August 2016. Whilst the line is closed, a frequent replacement bus service, numbered 900, will operate from Four Lane Ends through the affected area, calling at all Metro stations on the route. Go North East has been awarded with the contract, which will operate from Riverside Depot.
