POLICE in Durham are urging weekend revellers to travel on new bus services.
Go North-East has launched two services that operate on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
The N20 follows a circular route between the city centre and Gilesgate Moor, Belmont and Carrville. The N21 runs between Durham, Framwellgate Moor, Pity Me, Plawsworth, Chester-le-Street and Newcastle.
The N21 runs hourly between Chester-le-Street and Newcastle, Monday to Friday.
The N20 has a £2 flat fare and leaves North Road at five past the hour until 4.05am.
The N21 has fares ranging from £2 to £4 and leaves North Road at half past the hour.
Not enough early hours transport has been blamed for violence and disorder in the city centre at weekends.
Inspector Dick Dodds, of the city's police, said the services will help to get people home quickly and remove the possibility of them getting stuck in a taxi queue.
He said: "We would urge people to take advantage of these services.
"We think they could help the public order situation.''
For more information, visit the company's website, www. gonortheast.co.uk
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