Go North East has confirmed the launch of a new bus ticket for the New Year that can be used right around the clock.
The transport provider will introduce a 24 hour bus ticket, which is being billed as ideal for shift workers, late night travellers and those on nights out, will cost £8.50 on any Go North East bus or the Go North East app .
It will cover all Go North East zones for 24 hours from the time of purchase on the bus or activation on the Go North East app and will also be valid on Go North East’s N21 Night Bus between Newcastle and Durham and N56 Night Bus between Newcastle and Sunderland.
The new year will also see the launch of new evening ticket offers costing £3.50 individually or £6.50 for up to 4 people giving unlimited travel on all Go North East services after 7pm, except from X9 | X10 and the N21 and N56 Night Buses.
These too will be available to buy on the bus or in advance on the Go North East app as will new annual tickets which will be available for for the price of 11 monthly tickets.
These are:
- One zone – £825
- All zones – £1,045
- X9 | X10 North or South – £1,045
- X9 | X10 Plus – £1,210
Martijn Gilbert, Managing Director at Go North East, said: “With a wide range of services across the region, our buses offer a great way of getting around the North East safely, affordably and sustainably.
“We know travel needs have changed over the years, so we want to make sure sustainable travel is accessible and affordable for everyone, including people who work shifts or evenings, and those that like to enjoy the great nightlife that the region offers.
“These new ticket offerings cater for all of these things and offer exceptional value, additionally complementing our range of existing tickets and supporting the evening and night time economy across our region. As well as making bus fares cheaper, we’re continuing to invest in more low carbon buses with the latest customer features including free Wi-Fi, USB charging points and next stop audio and visual announcements."
