(20 Feb 2021, 12:13 am)Storx wrote Not sure mind, you missed the locations bit. If everything merged then something would go with the 306/308/309/310. The Q3 and 46 would likely merge. Killingworth services with Stagecoach ie X63 will be merged with the 52 and 54 etc. Gosforth services with Stagecoach and Arriva would be streamlined. The 22 and 1 between Wallsend and Newcastle will be merged and so on. The 18 and Q3 would likely become merged.

I definitely agree with him tbh, I'd be worried if everything was merged around here. Percy Main would pretty much become redundant.

Well I see your point, obviously it’s very speculative so probably not getting worth too into it. I suppose I was just pointing out that for the vast majority even IF Arriva and Go North East merged, widespread job losses are somewhat unlikely. Although yes, depot locations etc could change and might certainly cause problems for individuals. This is clearly conjecture in any case, no suggestion of this been anything more than one operator filling a gap.