(18 Jun 2024, 12:07 pm)Chris 1 wrote That makes more sense, I'd interpreted the original post differently. For example, the post above states the X71 being re-routed via Dunston. And the X32 via Lobley Hill. In terms of numbering the services for example, it seems more logical to me to have the X30/31/32 following a common route, rather than an X30/31 and a random X71 going through Dunston.
It's a complete mess if you ask me. I don't understand why the X73 isn't part of the 6 instead, they're pretty much near identical than confusing things and forcing it with the expresses. What's express about it is a mystery to me.
The X30/X31/X32 is stupid aswell. The Dunston area is just an inconvenience if you ask me and should be pulled out of the Consett / Stanley expresses with the buses going via the Metrocentre or Gateshead where people well actually want to be...
There's also no need for 3 buses an hour from Stanley to Newcastle off peak either. They're not busy at all.