(26 Jan 2022, 2:22 pm)DaveFromUpNorth wrote Battlehill does have a good pick up usage however getting rid of 41 and 41A through Battlehill or removing the service altogether would be criminal as that is the only link to Wallsend even if the evening services are currently contracted  as a secure service and often fails to operate the service.

A few older residents  need this service for access to Wallsend, the service allows staff to go to work at the many care homes dotted around the route.

You also have to think in 2022 there is a new urgent care centre being opened in Wallsend and this current service provides a major link from Hadrian Park Battlehill High Farm.

There current 553 although goes to Battlehill doesn't actually operate past Lidl and the shops  a quick drive past the shops to the Buzz Bingo and back and battlehill drive could create more passengers for a nexus secured contract  wether its for Bingo, B and Q Smyths toy shop before heading back along Battlehill you then create a link to Wallsend.

It also means you can get off say the 306 309 310 311 and not move bus stops to get a link to Freeman Hospital etc . . .