(21 Apr 2022, 3:00 pm)atlantean560 wrote I don't know where you get that the Q3 is redundant as a service, yes there is some overlap with SNE services to Wallsend , which in my opinion is over saturated, but the popularity of the Ouseburn and quayside area means this service should remain in place. Having used it quite a lot myself I found it more convenient than the equivalent SNE services . I appreciate GNE have probably dropped the wallsend leg "citing " non profitability, but it is probably lack of connectivity in N tyneside which shouldn't be a reason to curtail for those that used the service between Wallsend and St Peters basin . Once again from my perspective its GNE jumping at the first sign of funding running out, but plenty of money for new vehicles and constant livery changes!

I agree,the Q3 used to be popular even to Wallsend,but when most of the services were axed,thats when it started to struggle to Wallsend,ive suggested before to re-route the 12 since its now the same as the 40 from Welbeck Road,but others say extend the 18,thing is,the 18 used to go to Wallsend,then it was curtailed at Walker Bus Terminal,it was at the same time as it stopped serving Forest Hall