(24 Sep 2015, 5:38 pm)MurdnunoC wrote It is a bold move by Stagecoach.
I don't think the 62/63 would work in terms of offering a link between Newcastle and Cobalt, but it could offer something for passengers travelling to Cobalt who reside in the Longbenton/Forest Hall/West Moor and Killingworth area. Likewise, by extending either the 12, 39 or 40 to Cobalt, a brand-new connection would be created from Walker and the East End for passengers.
(24 Sep 2015, 5:41 pm)Tom wrote 22 is the best option because it will basically provide direct competition for the 1. Will be interesting if they can beat the £1.50 Wallsend/Byker area single fare though!
There is also the likes of the 12.
The potential is quite big. I am guessing a number of people working in and around Cobalt, live in Newcastle and it's suburbs - areas of Newcastle that the other operators just can't or haven't penetrated.
Based on a 5 day working week, it can cost as little as £2.56 per day for a 7 day T&W Megarider.
It also opens up potential for people to move onto the 100, rather than staying loyal to the incumbent around Rosehill etc., when travelling to the Metrocentre