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Nexus welcomes another successful Safer Streets funding bid
Nexus has welcomed Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness’s further successful bid for Safer Streets funding from the Government.  More patrols, more interventions, more education - these are just some of the plans announced by Police Commissioner after securing millions in…
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Nexus announces further new routes in response to commercial bus cuts
Nexus today announced a further list of local bus route improvements across Tyne and Wear as part of a review of the network in the wake of cuts by commercial operators. The public transport body is acting on feedback from passengers, local MPs and local councils on the shape of a new network of…
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Extra patrols on public transport networks over the bank holiday weekend
Extra patrols will be carried out in Newcastle and on transport networks over the bank holiday weekend to ensure communities celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee safely. Newcastle City Council, NE1, Northumbria Police and Nexus - who runs the Metro - are increasing patrols to make sure people…
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness
Have your say on making public transport safer for everyone
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness is launching a new survey to understand how journeys on public transport can be made safer for everyone. In order to steer improvements across the region, the Commissioner is inviting those who use our buses, as well as those who for whatever…
Cheque presentation at Feeding Families
Easter treat for local food bank
North East charity Feeding Families has benefitted from a donation of £5000, following a year of fundraising efforts by Nexus employees. The money was officially handed over at a cheque presentation, at a Feeding Families warehouse and distribution centre in Blaydon, Gateshead. Employees of Nexus…
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Local bus operators launch Kids go Free special offer this Easter
Bus companies in the North East are giving customers the chance to take their kids for free through special offers launched to coincide with the start of school Easter holidays. Fare-paying customers will be able to enjoy free travel for up to three children aged 11 and under across local public…
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