(02 Oct 2020, 9:48 am)JP6004 wrote Theres a new stop on askew road before turning left onto tyne bridge
Dunno about you, but if I'm on Askew Road and looking towards the pubs and shops on Hills Street, all I see is the old Robin Reliant dealership
(02 Oct 2020, 9:51 am)ne14ne1 wrote Southbound buses still pass the arches on Wellington Street. But yes, its a shame several of the businesses have gone. This was before any alterations to bus stops and road layout, so that can't be blamed. As you say I believe it was due to the rent and other things by landlord The Arch Co.
Yeah, agree that the rent increases happened before the road closures.
However, I can't see how the road closures will help those business relying on passing traffic and people becoming aware they're there by accident.
As an example, passing on a bus would allow passengers to see that the Central had re-opened and might encourage them to call in for a swift pint.
As the bus doesn't pass there now - it may lead to 'out of sight, out of mind mentality' or a "oh, I forgot that was there. They served a nice beer before it closed".
I only know it has reopened due to social media. If I'd passed on the bus, I'd have known straight away.
Another short sighted, poor decision by the paint obsessed, traffic light fanatics in the traffic department of the council imo.