(11 Nov 2023, 4:58 pm)deanmachine wrote Nearly 1000 people per day, probably more than the 685 could handle.
I think what is being overlooked here is the 685 is a very different animal to both South Tyne Valley services and the train.
It serves Blucher, Walbottle, Throckley, Heddon, Corbridge and Dilston.
Can see the bus appealing with Stagecoach day/mega riders, the 685 does offer pretty much Tyneside wide connections where they connect around Eldon Square.
Still not sure even during the strike 30 mins frequency would be worth while. Stagecoach would be better off registering a service from Blackett St via Central, Bensham, MetroCentre, Blaydon, Prudhoe and Stocksfield, run it via Askew and don't bother with the 100 at all.