More than 115 million bus journeys are made across the North East every year. But over the past 15 years, many communities have seen fewer routes and less frequent services.
The North East Mayoral Combined Authority is consulting on proposals for bus franchising and wants to hear what people think before any decision is made.
What the assessment concludes franchising could deliver
- Simpler tickets and better value for money
- Better connections and more consistent services
- More reliable buses
- One place for travel information
- A stronger voice for local people
How to take part
Whether you support the proposals, have concerns, or simply want to share your experience of local bus services, the Combined Authority wants to hear from you.
- Online: northeast-ca.gov.uk/haveyoursay
- By phone: 0191 277 4223
- By email: haveyoursay@northeast-ca.gov.uk
The consultation closes at 9am on Monday 28 September 2026.
This page appears as a paid advertisement in the August 2026 print edition of Consett Magazine, placed by the North East Mayoral Combined Authority.
