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Nexus confirms future of local bus routes in North Tyneside
Nexus has confirmed that two bus routes in North Tyneside – the 51 and W2 services – will benefit from ongoing public funding following a detailed local consultation. The routes had been under review by Nexus as the contracts to operate both came to an end, because of the increase costs and demand…
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Nexus issues important update on free bus pass renewals
Elderly and many disabled people in Tyne and Wear who are entitled to a free bus pass now have their smartcard renewed automatically – so long as it has been used at least once in the last year. Nexus is due to send out almost 56,000 new cards to local residents whose current cards expire on 31…
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Pop Pay As You Go – the most affordable Metro travel option in 2023
The best way to save on the cost of Metro travel next year is with a free Pop Pay As You Go smartcard or through Google Pay on Android smartphones.  That’s the simple message from Metro operator, Nexus, ahead of a new fare cap being introduced from January 2, which will cap single journeys at…
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Millions encouraged to Get Around for £2 by bus
Passengers are being encouraged to Get Around for £2 by bus from January to March next year, with bus operators launching a campaign to promote the Government fare cap scheme. The scheme will help families, commuters and other passengers save money this winter, backed by £60 million of Government…
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New signs at Metro and bus stations to direct people to warm hubs
Special signage on the public transport network is being used to direct people to warm hubs across Tyne and Wear. The signs are displayed on posters and community noticeboards at bus and Metro stations in the format of QR codes. When they are scanned with a smartphone they direct people to their…
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Nexus steps in to maintain local bus service in north Newcastle
Nexus has stepped in to maintain a local bus service for communities in the north of Newcastle after the commercial operator of the route said it was withdrawing. The public body has let an emergency contract for a new bus route, the X46, which will operate hourly between Featherstone Grove in…
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Nexus pays tribute to Her Majesty The Queen
Nexus, the public body which owns and manages the Tyne and Wear Metro, is deeply saddened at the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. Chief Operating Officer at Nexus, Martin Kearney, said: “On behalf of everyone at Nexus I would like to express our deep sorrow at the passing of Her Majesty The Queen…
Villagers, councillors and local MP Liz Twist with the 29 bus in Kibblesworth
Nexus announces new support to save bus routes through Gateshead villages
Essential bus routes which connect Gateshead villages have been saved as part of a review of the network in the wake of service cuts made by commercial operators. The public transport body, Nexus, has worked closely with local MPs and councillors to reinstate three bus routes serving communities in…
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