(5 hours ago)L469 YVK wrote Response sent to Stagecoach.....
Would it not be better to work in enhanced partnership with Go North East (similar to the Coast Road Agreement they have with Arriva Northumbria) and have the following?
Stagecoach Newcastle - 22 every 15 minutes throughout
Go North East - 301 (renumbered to 23 if needed) every 15 minutes at least on the common sections with Stagecoach service 22
This would give an combined upto 7/8 minute frequency between Newcastle City Centre and Howdon on common sections of route - which would be more than sufficient capacity on this section given GNE's rumored plans to re-introduce double deck vehicles on service 301.
From a Stagecoach perspective, nope.
GoNorthEast are weak along there, they've got no reason to be given the corridor.
Also that 22 is way too infrequent at the Western side.