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Issued on behalf of the New Tyne Crossing
Monday 22 October 2007
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| Tunnel tolls for buses end after 40 years |
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An agreement between Go North East and Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Authority (PTA) has ended forty years of toll payments for bus services using the Tyne Tunnel and passengers are set to benefit from reduced fares as a result.
From Monday, October 22, passengers using Go North East’s Cross Tyne services 9 and 9A will be able to travel between Percy Main and Jarrow for just £1 single fare, saving between 10p and 80p on each journey.
Martin Harris, Commercial Director with Go North East said: “This is quite an historic moment and we would like to thank the PTA for their generous agreement which has helped us to introduce these savings for our customers. We hope the fare reduction will help people make even more of travelling on this cross-Tyne route.”
Chairman of the Passenger Transport Authority, Counicillor David Wood added: “I am delighted we are working alongside Go North East for the benefit of the local community. Passengers will be able to take advantage of reduced fares and make savings on their daily bus journeys through the Tyne Tunnel.”
The fare offer is available on all stops between Percy Main Metro Station and Jarrow Metro Station.
Full timetable and fares information for Cross Tyne and all other Go North East bus services can be found at www.simplygo.com or telephone customer services on 0845 60 60 260.
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