RE: Stagecoach North East: Upcoming Service Changes
The 317 timetable was actually drafted by Stagecoach, as when they had the 317, the section between Royal Quay's and George Stephenson Way was operated commercially, which is why they swapped around with the 19's when it first was introduced. Which is probably why Go North East can't run is properly, as Stagecoach has a thing for tight timetables. According to drivers, the guy who does timetables at Stagecoach doesn't even have a bus licence, and has only been driving a car for just over a year.