(24 Sep 2022, 9:29 pm)mb134 wrote Or because Walkergate is much closer to Jesmond than any GNE depot?

 I wonder if there's more to it than just travel time to Walkergate. 

What are the chances that all of these drivers live in that part of the world? There must be some who live say south of the river and are closer to Riverside or even Washington.

On a slightly connected note. I'm aware of at least one Chester driver who chose to move to Consett after the depot closure. The reason? Route familiarity.