(14 Feb 2015, 11:00 pm)mb134 wrote Personally, I'd love to see GNE go into the area, as I'd like to see what Arriva could do in response. I'd assume not a lot.
I doubt GNE would, if they were to introduce routes, use anything more unreliable and tired than the 57-reg Enviro 400's.
GNE have in the past already tried Northumberland routes with the bargain bus range of services between Newcastle - Blyth and Newcastle - Ashington and after purchasing Northumbria Coaches Newcastle - Morpeth/Thropton/Rothbury. I don't think GNE will be in a rush to move back into these routes again.
in my option if GNE did move into there patch Arriva are far bigger and will move buses from other regions (loads of London stuff coming off soon) and flood the area with extra buses/services.