I enjoyed my journeys today, but was disappointed to miss the 49 to Blaydon due to getting the 6 from Whickham, and subsequently learning the 49A doesn't serve Blaydon (then finding out it does, but a different bit of it!) and I didn't get to ride the 643 from Whickham to Metrocentre due to its hourly timetable (only missed it by about 5 minutes or so, I'd like to go on that soon). My 10B to Blaydon from the Metrocentre was an older bus I think and not branded for the service, but was a good journey regardless.
Definitely think it's time for the 74 to get new buses, even if remaining a minibus operation. Be interesting to see if the 74 can survive much longer.
RE: Go North East : Upcoming Service Changes