Asda is providing a free local bus service to its recently-opened supermarket in Fossway, Byker.
The bus service was required by Newcastle City Council as a condition of the enlarged store opening late last year. There are three different local routes, all running Monday to Saturday.
For full details of routes and times open the leaflet at the foot of this page.
The A1 travels a circular route hourly between Asda and Rodney Street/Walker Road taking in Allendale Road and Raby Way, from 9.15am until 2.15pm.
The A2 travels hourly between Asda and Pottery Bank taking in Blount Street, Wharrier Street/Lightfoot Sports Centre, Dovercourt Road, and Belmont Street, from about 9.30am to 2.30pm.
The A3 travels a circular route between Asda and Denmark Street taking in Byker Metro and Heaton Road (post office) from 10am to 2pm.
Buses do not run on Sundays or Public Holidays.