A NEW fleet of buses have taken to the road following a multi-million pound investment.

Stagecoach North East has unveiled the first of 17 brand new buses to join its fleet in Stockton, connecting thousands of passengers to key places across the town.

At the launch, the local bus operator was joined by Stockton South MP and Northern Powerhouse Minister, James Wharton as well as members of Stockton Borough Council.

Phil Medlicott, managing director of Stagecoach North East, said: “We are delighted to launch the first of these new vehicles for the wider Stockton area, with the rest of the new buses coming on board shortly. This is great news for our customers and a fantastic addition to the local Stagecoach bus fleet.

“Buses are critical to the local economy and so we have invested to improve the experience for customers, making it as easy as possible to travel within their community, and connecting people to their local amenities. With the addition of free wifi, being able to work remotely, contact friends via social networks or even check the latest journey information online will help make bus travel more productive.”