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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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New local bus links in North Tyneside
Nexus is making changes to improve local bus services in North Tyneside, responding to feedback from local residents and councillors.   From Monday, 25 July the 335 route will be extended to the Asda superstore in Benton.   The extension will provide people in Hadrian Park, Battle Hill…
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Nexus finds new operators for Veolia bus routes
Local bus services now operated by Veolia transport on behalf of Nexus are changing at the end of July – but passengers should be reassured all routes that now run will continue to do so. All services now operated by Veolia on our behalf (listed below) will transfer to new operators on 24 or 31…
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Nexus suspends Metro modernisation work for Mouth of the Tyne Festival
Nexus, which owns, manages and is modernising Metro, will not be carrying out any planned modernisation work this weekend while the Mouth of the Tyne Festival is taking place. With thousands of people expected at the festival in North Shields and South Shields Nexus has kept the weekend free of…
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Parents urged to replace Nexus Under 16 travel cards before deadline
Parents are being urged to make sure their children have the new Under 16 Pop Card before the end of July. Failing to get the new card could mean children missing out on cheaper concessionary travel on public transport in Tyne and Wear. The new Pop smartcard has replaced the old Under 16 Card as a…
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Stagecoach launches £7m eco-bus fleet
Local bus operator, Stagecoach North East, is launching a £7.2million fleet of hybrid electric buses in Newcastle. The investment in the 26 new buses followed an award of £2.2million from the Government’s Green Bus Fund, with Stagecoach North East funding the balance of £5millon. The award from the…
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Metro Gold Card users to get all-day travel this summer
Metro Gold Card holders will once again this year get the added benefit of all-day-travel throughout July and August, Nexus has announced. Nexus is repeating last year’s scheme by lifting the restriction which prevents holders using the pass before 9.30am on weekdays for the next two months. Gold…
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New footbridge and lifts open at Benton
NEW FOOTBRIDGE AND PASSENGER LIFTS OPEN AT BENTON METRO STATION Nexus, which owns, manages and is modernising Metro, officially opened the new footbridge and lifts at Benton Metro station opened on Friday 17 June. The £1m development will dramatically improve access for passengers travelling from…
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