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The UK government's £2 fare capping scheme has boosted Go-Ahead's regional bus companies, allowing over 10 million passengers to take advantage of its services, which has resulted in an extension of the scheme until the end of June 2023.
Since the introduction of the nationwide £2 bus fare cap in January 2023, Go-Ahead's bus companies across England have carried two million passengers that have utilised the promotional fare.
The expansion of its fully electric bus fleet will allow Go North East to provide greener transit connections, reduce congestion and improve air quality across the region.
The operator is trialling the new Yutong electric bus on one of its most popular routes in Yorkshire.
Go-Ahead says the new electric fleet demonstrates its backing to the UK Government's "net zero" target, as the operator looks to reduce emissions in Newcastle and Gateshead.
CitySwift has raised €2 million in additional funding, as its industry-leading data engine is rolled out by two of the UK’s largest listed passenger transport providers to support social distancing and aid network recovery.
Approximately £46 million, over the last five years, has been invested into reducing emissions, upgrading bus technology and enhancing the north-east’s fleet to be more sustainable…
25 September 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
Go North East has invested £1.6 million in seven brand-new vehicles for its Middlesbrough to Newcastle X9/X10 services.
22 June 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
Go North East passengers using the Q3 Quaylink service can now board more efficiently with contactless payment options.
10 September 2014 | By Go North East
Thirty of Go North East’s Volvo B9 double deck buses are to be retrofitted with hybrid flywheel technology after north east councils worked together to win a slice of Government money...
16 July 2014 | By Go North East
Wifi has quickly become part of the fabric of everyday life. Nowadays, everyone expects to be able to get good wifi connections wherever they go – and, wherever possible, for free...
26 March 2014 | By Go North East
Go North East has welcomed the latest bus passenger satisfaction figures from Passenger Focus...
29 January 2014 | By Go North East
Go North East has officially opened a brand new £8.5 million super depot, bringing its investment in the region to £30 million over the last two years...
16 December 2013 | By Go North East
A fleet of 12 brand new buses has been introduced onto the town’s ‘Venture’ bus routes...
21 October 2013 | By Go North East
Eleven new Mercedes buses have entered service on ‘Connections 4,’ the new name and number for Go North East’s M1 service...
