North East mayor Kim McGuinness proposes public control of bus network to boost passenger numbers
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North East mayor Kim McGuinness proposes public control of bus network to boost passenger numbers

7 Jul 2026 · Originally published 7 Jul 2026 8/10 Original headline: Mayor's plan to control buses could save millions of journeys being lost to cuts
Mayor Kim McGuinness has unveiled plans to bring the North East's bus services back under public control, aiming to reverse years of service cuts and falling passenger numbers. The proposed 'Angel Network' would allow the authority to set routes and fares, with projections suggesting the move could generate 15.7 million extra journeys annually by 2059 compared to the current private system.
Source: Chronicle Live Tyne And Wear
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