(01 Oct 2017, 9:41 am)Michael wrote Will Go North East tickets be accepted on the 30?
I'm not sure at this stage.
Agreements have been made in the past (for example, Arriva tickets are valid on the Go North East 239 service which is operated under contract to Durham County Council on evenings) - but whether they're made again, is a discussion for Durham County Council with the current and new operators.
Financially, it makes no sense for Durham County Council to allow it. Any revenue taken on these secured journeys on service 30 would go back to the council (which would assist in them subsidising the service in the first place). If the council allows Stanley Travel to accept Go North East tickets and passes, then they would end up taking less single/return fares.
It would however be in the best interests of the small number of passengers using this service, to allow it.