North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has announced that affordable bus fares will be frozen until March 2027.

Under the scheme, single bus fares will remain capped at £1 for young people and £2.50 for adults until March 2027 across the North East.

The move delivers on Ms McGuinness’s pledge to make public transport more affordable for residents.

Ms McGuinness said: "I pledged to make transport affordable, which is why I've ensured that bus fares are frozen at £1 and £2.50 until 2027 – giving people the option they need when money is tight.

"The proof is in the numbers: millions more bus journeys are being made across the North East.

"Take away the barriers, and people get on board."

The fare cap saves adults 50p per journey compared to the Government’s £3 national cap, while young people

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