(24 Jul 2024, 3:23 pm)Storx wrote Seems like it's a replacement for the 710 aswell noting the comments by the councillor who mentions it's a shame the local firm didn't win. Interesting to note that the Wednesday service, is arguably worse, especially for those North of Wooler.
Glen Valley have confirmed that the 710 will end once this starts up.
The way the route is, including the length only really lended itself to being ran by Arriva, given they already run Morpeth to Newcastle stretch and then do local runs on the X16/777 through the day whereas the likes of Glen Valley would either be sat in Newcastle all day doing nothing or would likely have had to add a lengthy trip back to Wooler and back to Newcastle again in afternoon.
Loss of the Wednesday daytime run is a shame, especially for those wanting a shorter day out just to Morpeth (or Wooler).