(03 Apr 2021, 4:22 pm)MichealAaron wrote I don't see a problem with it. The fact is number one. It's gonna be an unbranded bus. Number 2 it starts somewhere completely different. Number 3 it runs non stop between Washington and Middlesbrough. Number 4 like Dan point out it will more likely say Scarborough Via Whitby so there's no indication it runs past Middlesbrough. Number 5 it runs once in the morning and once at Night. I don't see a problem with it being Numbered X11. If it ran from the same stand as the X9/X10. Yea I'd understand but it isn't
You've made a few mistakes there, it's branded X-Lines and it's not non-stop between Washington and Middlesbrough. Imo what the destination says makes no difference though as the X9 and X10 say Peterlee / Dalton Park anyway.
The number makes no sense imo and should be the X60 (for obvious reasons - it's free marketing) or the X90 as the 90's are traditionally allocated to Whitby services and it gives a nod to the X93 for those who already know about it (X9 / X10 to X93 customers). There's also no clashes with either of them at any point, 60 and 90 being both unused in both Newcastle, Washington and Middlesbrough
Also not seen it mentioned but is the fare £15 from any point on the route because £15 from Newcastle to Scarborough is good value for money. £15 from Middlesbrough or Ormesby Crossroads on the otherhand is a complete rip off, don't see the point in stopping at either of them really especially since GNE don't connect to either of the places and people would choose the X93 instead for half the price (nearly). Could've shaved a good 15/20 minutes off there.