If Stagecoach was in Hebburn, I would use their buses because it is cheaper and better than Go North East for value for money.
Also Stagecoach and Arriva do use Gateshead which should have Gateshead Smartzone and I wish NE Smartzone was for Tyne and Wear only not divied Zones because I live in Hebburn it cost me £4.20 return to Newcastle very expensive with no day ticket from GNE. Shame too costly.
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