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New 'mobile' web page for travel updates
Nexus is helping passengers gear up for winter travel disruption with the launch of a new ‘mobile’ website and a range of new measures to ensure updates are communicated more quickly. The Nexus website, nexus.org.uk, is now enabled for smart mobile phones. When someone logs on to the familiar nexus…
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Major change proposals for local bus services
The Tyne and Wear Integrated Transport Authority has voted to begin a process that could lead to major changes in how local bus services used by 140 million passengers a year are planned and delivered.  The Authority has begun work to develop a Quality Contract Scheme (QCS), which would…
Partners with giant jigsaw of Sunderland Connect route
New greener bus on Sunderland's streets
Sunderland’s first greener hybrid-engine buses take to the city’s streets from Friday, 14th October on the new Sunderland Connect route 700. The Optare Solo SR hybrid vehicles will be launched at Park Lane Interchange by Councillor James Blackburn, Sunderland City Council Portfolio Holder for…
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Make a splash by bus in South Tyneside
Bus users in South Tyneside can swap their usual seats for a free swim in one of the borough’s pools thanks to a local travel partnership. Go North East passengers are being offered a free swim at either Temple Park Leisure Centre or Hebburn Swimming Pool between Monday 26 September and Monday 31…
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Getting you to school on time
Nexus has launched a new web microsite to provide information to parents and children on the best way to travel to school by bus. The microsite was launched this week, just in time for the new academic year. On the site www.nexus.org.uk/schoolbus users can access interactive journey planning…
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New city centre bus for Sunderland
A new city centre bus service linking Sunderland’s biggest attractions and amenities starts service this month - for full timetable and fare details click here. The ‘Sunderland Connect’ 700 route will run from Monday 12 September, funded by a unique partnership between Sunderland City…
Service 68 in Wood Green, Bill Quay, Gateshead
Gateshead bus service restored by Nexus
Residents living in the Wood Green sheltered housing in Bill Quay, Gateshead, are rejoicing this week over the return of a vital bus service. With the support of Gateshead Older People’s Assembly, 60 local residents from Bill Quay and Pelaw met with Nexus to voice their concerns at the replacement…
Go North East service 88/88A
Improved bus routes for South Tyneside from Sunday, 31 July
A range of improved bus links across South Tyneside is being introduced from Sunday (July 31) following consultation with passengers. The improvements are being made as part of the South Tyneside Better Bus Network partnership, launched last year to bring together bus operators, South Tyneside…
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Surf's up for bus passengers
SURF’S UP FOR BUS PASSENGERS Bus users will be able to swap their usual seats for a free swim in one of the North East’s newest leisure centres over the summer holidays thanks to a local travel partnership. Passengers in East Gateshead are being offered a free swim at the new Heworth Leisure Centre…
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Bus service improvements in South Tyneside
Some bus services in South Tyneside are changing from 31 July in response to feedback from local residents. The improvements are being made as part of the South Tyneside Better Bus Network partnerships, launched last year to bring together bus operators, South Tyneside Council and Nexus. The…
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