RE: Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - January 2020
Ironically, by competing there would be no competition! For example, if Stagecoach operated throughout Gateshead rather than just the High Street, I might decide to use Stagecoach instead of using GNE's X84/X85 to stick to one company. As I prefer GNE, I would still use them regardless, but for arguments sake, if there was a REAL choice, I could turn my back on GNE and choose Stagecoach, particularly if the fares were cheaper on Stagecoach and they had NSAs. All very well saying GNE won't introduce a service in the West End for commercial reasons (strange they did in Denton Burn!), but at least with GNE I can stick to just them as they serve more places than Stagecoach, and DO operate in the West End (42A, 74, Q3, X84/X85). Doesn't have to be a frequent, threatening service, just to give people the choice...As I can't stick to Stagecoach, I use GNE - this wouldn't be possible if the 42A, 74, Q3, X84/X85 didn't exist in the West End.