THIS Easter weekend, bus drivers in the region are doing things a little differently in an effort to put smiles on people’s faces.

The Go North East uniform is set to change, with colourful clothes being worn to champion fellow key workers, allowing them to return the deserved praise they have received.

Drivers will be dressed from head to toe in vivid colours, in celebration.

This adds to other activities including the addition of rainbow posters to most buses which have been uniquely designed by Go North East family members, showing support for other key workers.

The company has also coordinated ‘Clap for Carers’ activities across its depots each Thursday to show further support and unity for those on the frontline, who play a fundamental role in keeping the region moving.

Over the Easter bank holiday weekend, most buses will continue to run to emergency timetables.