(05 May 2017, 4:44 pm)Michael wrote Introducing new Express Coach Service X55 from Saturday 20 May 2017
05 May 2017
Following customer requests, we are launching an extra-special Saturday express coach service linking Stockton, Billingham, Greatham and Hartlepool with Dalton Park and Newcastle.
Coaches will provide up to 3 return trips on Saturdays, offering up some great days out!
Special day return fares are available on this special service:
Stockton, Billingham, Hartlepool or Dalton Park to Newcastle: £8.00
Stockton or Billingham to Dalton Park: £6.00
Hartlepool to Dalton Park: £4.50
Timetable here: https://tiscon-maps-stagecoachbus.s3.ama...017May.pdf
https://www.stagecoachbus.com/service-up...:27:11:056
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Changes to Service 8 from Sunday 21 May 201705 May 2017
Due to Nexus contract changes, evening and Sunday trips on Service 8 will no longer be operated by Stagecoach.
As a consequence, Stagecoach Megariders, Dayriders, Uniriders and VIP tickets will not be accepted on these evening and Sunday journeys.
Customers who wish to travel on the Monday to Saturday daytime Stagecoach Service 8, as well as the other operator’s evening and Sunday trips, are recommended to purchase a 1-week “£14 Sunderland Smartzone” product from their Stagecoach driver, as this product is valid on both operators’ services.
https://tiscon-maps-stagecoachbus.s3.ama...017May.pdf
Whilst explorers may not be the best value for the journeys that aren't highlighted, I cant help feeling they are for the longer trips. If passenger trends lead to the explorer being bought, it may have some impact on the sustainability of the service.