Cheap public transport scheme hailed by North East mayor Kim McGuinness
North East mayor hails cheap public transport travel scheme success.
North East mayor Kim McGuinness has announced a major milestone for public transport in the North East, with 100 million cheaper journeys now made using The Mayor's Fares across bus, Metro, rail and the Shields Ferry.
These fares are capped at £1 for young people and £2.50 for adults until March 2027, saving local people money every single day delivering on her pledge to make travel more affordable.
McGuinness said: “When public transport is affordable, people choose to use it. This is one of the ways in which we’re putting money back into people’s pockets.”
With the Mayor’s Fares cap, adults in the North East pay 50p less than the Government’s national cap of £3, as well as benefitting from a £7.50 regionwide day ticket covering buses, Metro and the Shields Ferry.
Young people save up to £2 through the 21 and under £1 fare, as well as having access to a £3 regionwide day ticket offering unlimited travel.