The privatisation of the Newcastle transport network is an ongoing debacle. Bus routes have been cut, low cost buses from China were introduced to the fleet without the required safety equipment and now there are multiple issues with workers' being paid incorrectly. Enough is enough! Minister Constance needs to address this disaster of a handover. Our local drivers were promised that they would not suffer and yet there has been nothing but setbacks since this began. | Tim Crakanthorp MP

1.9K views · 18 reactions | Great news! Bus journeys in the North East now cost just £1 for all passengers aged 21 and under  But transport chiefs have admitted that services must become more reliable to make the offer a success  | Newcastle Chronicle | Facebook