(13 Aug 2016, 10:07 pm)L469 YVK wrote Maybe the driver didn't have his or her fare stage programmed correctly (either human or technical error). Was it definitely the same stop? Only think I can think off is that GNE are putting a bit of a levy on top with it being a slightly quick service than the 1. Arriva used to do that with a now defunct well known express service (R.I.P) on the Coast Road with some of the fares from Whitley Bay / Preston Grange areas being more expensive than the usual regular stopping service.
I think so, I got on and it said Tynemouth Road/Howdon Lane but no idea what it normally says as I normally get on at Churchill Street. But you can use the £2.40 single on the 1 up to Ridley Avenue which is further than Howdon Lane.