Adult single bus fares in the North East now range from £1.60 to £2.50 single as a result of the decision, with commercial operators deciding their own prices for shorter journeys below the cap.
To make sure you always get the correct single ticket price please state your destination to the driver when boarding. Remember, if you are expecting to use more than one bus on the day then a day ticket may give better value. Find out more about our All Day, Anywhere day tickets that can be used on buses, Tyne and Wear Metro, and Shields Ferry.
The Mayor and North East Combined Authority cabinet have also committed to keep the region’s £1 flat fare for passengers aged 21 and under across public transport in 2025 with the ambition this stays in place across the region until 2028.
This new fare cap will be subsidised locally by the Combined Authority and is aimed at keeping the cost of travel as low as possible in the year ahead until December 2025.
Please note: The £2.50 fare cap does not currently apply to Borders Buses services, however the national £3 cap does apply to their services which are wholly in England (B1, 266, 267, 418, 464, 477, 918). Borders Buses services 32, 60, 67, 235, 253 are not currently part of any capped scheme as their journey starts or ends in Scotland.
Terms and conditions
Cheaper options may be available for your travel today, please check with the operator of your chosen service to compare prices. All tickets are non-refundable and must be replaced if lost or damaged. All tickets are also subject to the relevant operators’ conditions of carriage. These fares may not be available on a small number of services such as tour buses and match day services.
