Buses are getting better

Buses are getting better – have you experienced the difference?

Buses in Tyne and Wear are getting better, with new vehicles, greater comfort and more fast, direct services into our town and city centres. And on many main roads you can catch a bus every few minutes to key destinations. No wonder more people are discovering bus offers a convenient, reliable and affordable way to work, education, shopping and fun.

Buses are getting better -

• £26 million has been spent on new vehicles for Tyne and Wear by bus companies since 2006
• Four out of five are low-floor, easy access for baby buggies and wheelchairs
• Almost two million more passengers got on board the bus in Tyne and Wear this year

Buses are getting safer -

• 70% of our buses have on-board CCTV
• New security staff at interchanges
• More police and warden patrols on board at night
• £millions spent on improving street lighting on routes to/from bus stops and stations

Buses are getting closer -

• Buses every few minutes to the MetroCentre from Newcastle and Gateshead
• 420 buses an hour straight to the heart of Newcastle city centre
• 370 buses an hour drop off in Sunderland city centre

Buses are getting newer -

• Stagecoach have spent £2.5m on the 17 new buses running on their service 1 route.
• Go North East have invested over £1m on the 8 new buses on their  Saltwell Park 53/54 route.
• Over £3m has been spent on new buses serving the Great North Road and Gosforth High Street.

Buses are getting greener -

• Newer vehicles mean cleaner engines
• £28.5 million spent on new buses since 2006
• Low-emission city centre QuayLink buses
• Go North East’s ‘red kite’ symbols show how clean engines are

 We think it's time you discovered the difference.

 To find out more about bus services in your area click on the Journey planner button, or go to the Maps and guides or Bus timetables sections (in the menu on the left).