Stagecoach North East

1986-1994


Busways was formed to take over Tyne and Wear P.T.E.'s bus services in October 1986, the brands consited of NEWCASTLE, CITY, SOUTH SHIELDS and SUNDERLAND in different colours.

1994-1998


After Stagecoach's purchase of Busways in July 1994 "AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY" was replaced with "PART OF THE STAGECOACH GROUP" and the logo lasted until 1998 focusing on the generic stripes livery for Stagecoach which became "Stagecoach North East" in 2001-2002.