(05 Aug 2021, 8:33 pm)Ambassador wrote 28/28A changes finally mark the end of the illustrious 709/728 legacy. It’s not ideal for those in Pelton Fell but the new housing popping up around there isn’t encouraging public transport use. I’m confused as to why it’s moving out of Eldon Square though? Market Street is the arse end of town. Whitehall Road makes little sense either unless Bentham Bank is causing congestion issues
Not sure I’d be entirely thrilled as 53/54 commuter to be diverted via the Quayside, spending more time in traffic on my game changing bus.
The Whitehall Road diversion of the 28A kind of makes sense if you're a commuter living in Saltwell who is affected by the lengthening of the journey into Newcastle via Gateshead on the 53/54. Not an ideal solution, but at least some punters will still have a quick link into town from that area.