PUPILS enjoyed a trip to Preston Park on Teesside after a bus company stepped in to provide free transport.

Go North East supplied one of its Easy Access buses for 30 pupils from Oxclose Primary School, in Washington, many of whom have mobility difficulties. The trip was organised through Go North East's community programme.

Andrew Nash, of the company, said: "We have more than 300 Easy Access buses in our fleet, serving routes throughout the North-East, and are pleased that the many additional features on these vehicles make public transport travel so much easier for those with mobility difficulties."