(08 Aug 2014, 8:20 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote I would argue otherwise, as I have used the 1 on Several Occasions from Gateshead to my Dads near Low Fell, and loadings have been decent when I been on it, Majority of the time I otherwise use the 21. But I can see the point you are making in regards to Reliability of the Service etc.
(08 Aug 2014, 8:21 pm)Dan wrote I have seen loadings on Waverley Road in Harlow Green, and they have been quite impressive. Although most of the passengers have been concessionary pass holders, they are the ones who requested the direct link through to Newcastle.
Completely agree with you both. I sometimes get the 1 from Wrekenton down to Low Fell and it's always fairly busy whenever I've used it. Saw one going along Low Fell heading to Whitley Bay at lunchtime today and it was full, standing room only.