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Transport leaders to invest £50.8 million into region’s bus network
The North East Joint Transport Committee (JTC) is to inject a massive £50.8m into the region’s bus network – delivering substantially cheaper multi-modal and regional
Better bus services in the North East thanks to a further £45 million funding boost
Residents across Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham will benefit from better bus services and cheaper fares thanks to £45.6 million in Government funding
Multi million-pound rescue package for bus services could be on the way
Transport leaders in the North East are set to discuss a new multi-million rescue package for the bus network, following warnings that cuts to commercial
Transformative bus investments about to begin
Young people leaving the local authority care system in the North East will receive free travel up to the age of 25 under plans being
Get round for a pound on the bus goes live for those 21 and under!
Those who are 21 and under can now access single fare bus journeys for just £1. Starting this week young people now have a more
New £1 bus fare for young people and cheaper multi-operator adult tickets on the way
Young people in the North East are set to benefit from cheaper bus fares under the region’s new Enhanced Partnership, including a new £1 single