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We’re #MovingBusesForward and we need your help!
Members of the public are being asked to share their views on buses in the North East by taking part in Moving Buses Forward –
Transport North East on International Women’s Day 2024
As we mark International Women’s Day and recognise and celebrate the achievements of women in the transport industry, we are also keen to advocate for
North East awarded funding to progress ‘Leamside South’ business case
The North East has been awarded funding which will be used to develop a new business case for Leamside South – a section on the
Youth fares hit major milestone – 10 million journeys taken
More than 10 million affordable green journeys have been made by young people in the North East, thanks to a region-wide £1 single and £3
New Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy approved 
Enabling study identifies 221 strategically located chargepoint sites to grow the charging network across the region and increase Zero Emission Vehicle uptake in the North
Durham Bus Station opens its doors 
The new Durham Bus Station opened to the public on Sunday 7th January 2024.  The facility, which is located on the site of the former