The Tees Valley Mayor has announced a £1 cap on bus fees for
U21s, delivering on one of his election promises just days after
being re-elected as Tees Valley Mayor.
Young bus passengers will be quids in thanks to the £1 fare cap
to be rolled out next month.
Prices for single journeys across the region will be slashed for
young people from June 16.
A £3.5million package from the Tees Valley Mayor will fund the £1
fare cap, and it comes following an election pledge made by Mayor
to introduce the £1
cap.
Mayor Houchen said: “I'm a man of my word and I am wasting no
time in delivering on this promise.
“We are creating thousands of new jobs and opportunities, and the
next phase of my plan is to ensure everyone from across Teesside,
Darlington, and Hartlepool can benefit from these
opportunities.
“This scheme will make it easier for young people to access the
wave of good quality local jobs and training we're
bringing.
“Good quality jobs for local people, giving them more money in
their pockets, is how we truly transform our area, and this is
exactly what I am getting on with delivering just days after
being elected.
“Not only am I delivering on this pledge, but I am going further
to make our transport system more affordable by securing
agreement from the bus operators for a £3 day ticket for all
under 21s.”
Money for the scheme has come from the Bus Service Improvement
Plan (BSIP) allocation.
The £1 cap will apply to passengers aged 21 and under and will
also apply to most journeys starting in the Tees Valley and
travelling outside the region.
