North East Bus Services Face Disruption as Long-Standing Ticket Agreement End

Go North East and Arriva end a joint ticketing deal, affecting cross-operator journeys and requiring passengers to check fares and timetables.

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00:00Bus users face the end of a ticket-sharing agreement between rival operators along the coast road, linking Newcastle and

00:07North Tyneside.

00:08Currently, passengers can use tickets on Arriva's 306 and 308 or GoNortheast's 307 and 309 services interchangeably,

00:18but GoNortheast will withdraw from the deal on March 22nd.

00:23The North East Public Transport Users Group say the change will make journeys less convenient for season ticket holders and

00:31day passengers.

00:33Arriva wanted the agreement to continue, but GoNortheast says it has been suspended by region-wide £2.50 adult fares.

00:41Officials say integrated network plans are under review.