I don't really mind street stops, but Market Place East is far from ideal. It looks grim, I think is largely derelict at the moment, and that bus stop flag on a pole as the only infrastructure isn't going to keep you warm or dry. Pilgrim Street is about as aesthetically displeasing, but at least has some form of shelter.

Market Street West is a lot better, both in terms of infrastructure and where you're being dropped off. It is quite congested though, which is likely why GNE are terminating stuff on East.

Where do you build a 'massive one' in Newcastle, suitable to combine Eldon Square, Haymarket and the capacity of a third? I think they're going to have enough of a problem finding a place for the third one personally.