(22 Nov 2022, 1:08 pm)OrangeArrow49 wrote So the Arriva 685 is definitely going? Not to go off topic, but I was thinking could the X82 not get binned as the route is covered by other services (10/11, 39/40, 62, 71/72, 684 and 685)?

Are we likely to see the 47 go to another operator?

Shame Arriva giving up their share of the 685 reduces ticket options for passengers yet again, although they do stand out for most of the route with Stagecoach and GNE as the main operators and rail being preferred for Hexham apparently.

I think following should happen.

47 - Great Park - Hollywood Avenue - Regent Centre - South Gosforth - Freeman Hospital - Jesmond - Haymarket Bus Station - RVI Hospital - Newcastle General Hospital

• Operates Every 30 Minutes Monday to Saturday, Hourly on a Sunday.
  
• Stanley Travel X46 & Go North East's Service (H) both withdrawn.
  
• Combined PVR of 4 currently reduced by half to 2.
  
• Timetable is enhanced for NHS Staff to cover late evening/weekend shift workings across all 3 three hospitals and can still travel for free however service now open to Non NHS Staff to use providing they pay current fare offering. 
  
• Hollywood Avenue still have a Bus Service which is more sustainable than it's previous offerings with improved connections.