MORE young people in the region can now get access to discounted bus fares.
Anyone under the age of 19 gets discounted fares on all Arriva, Go North East and Stagecoach Services in Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, and County Durham.
These changes make the ticketing offer for young people more consistent across the North East Combined Authority area, allowing those who must now stay in education until the age of 18 to access discounted bus fares.
Before these changes the eligibility for young person’s discounts had varied widely between the different bus companies.
The North East Combined Authority (NECA) has led a working group with bus operators to look at ways to offer simpler fares and good value travel for young people who rely on public transport.
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