Hop on Board this September!
This September get on board for Catch the Bus Month 2023! This annual celebration from Bus Users UK aims to promote the use of public transportation, enhance community connectivity, and contribute to a greener environment. Whether you're a daily commuter or an occasional traveller, this is the perfect opportunity to hop on the bus and experience the numerous benefits of bus travel!
Benefits of bus travel
Buses are good for our health, good for the economy and good for the environment:
Relax & Recharge: Instead of dealing with traffic stress, sit back, relax, and use your commute time to read, work, or simply enjoy some downtime.
Save Money: Public transport is cost-effective. Say goodbye to fuel expenses, parking fees, and maintenance costs.
Efficiency: Buses follow dedicated routes, often with dedicated lanes, allowing for smoother travel even during peak hours.
Tackling loneliness: Buses help local communities to thrive by keeping local people connected.
Go Green: By choosing public transportation over personal vehicles, you're reducing your carbon footprint and contributing to cleaner air and a healthier planet. A fully loaded double-decker bus can take 75 cars off the road. If everyone switched just one car journey a month to the bus, there would be one billion fewer car journeys on our roads, and a saving of 2 million tonnes of CO2.
Discover your options
Are you tired of the traffic hustle and the search for parking spaces? Looking for an eco-friendly, stress-free way to navigate our wonderful community? Look no further! The closest bus stops to Northshore are located on:
Massey Road: A quick walk over Infinity Bridge, will connects you to key areas across town. Catch the X10 bus here for a services between Middlesbrough and Newcastle.
Eastport Road: If you're heading into Middlesbrough or Stockton Town centre this stop is your go-to choice. Hop on the 13 bus for hourly services to each destination.
Further information can be found on the public transport page.
Get around for £2
Whether you’re heading to work or popping into town, until 31st October 2023, a single bus journey will cost no more than £2*. You can buy your tickets on your chosen operators app or on the bus using cash, contactless or Apple/Google Pay.
A list of bus companies and bus routes included in the £2 bus fare cap scheme can be found online here.
*The £2 bus fare cap will run until 31 October 2023. From 1 November 2023, the bus fare cap will change to £2.50 for single tickets. This cap will last until 30 November 2024.
New to the bus?
If you haven’t travelled by bus before, or it has been a while, here are a few tips for a simple journey:
Plan your journey before you travel at connectteesvalley.com/bus so you know which bus, route and stop are right for you. Keep a note of this in case you need to check when you’re travelling.
When your bus is approaching the bus stop, just put out your hand so the driver knows to stop and let you on board.
When you get on the bus, ask the driver for a single ticket to your destination. Your fare will be automatically capped at £2*.
Once you’ve paid, take a seat and enjoy your journey.
When you’re approaching your destination, press any of the stop buttons located around the bus.
When the bus comes to a stop, thank your driver as you get off.
If you’re a regular bus user, buy your single ticket as normal and it’ll be automatically capped at £2. So, all you need to do is let the driver know where you’re going, and you’ll be on your way.
Win a year’s FREE travel with Stagecoach!
In September and October, Stagecoach is choosing one customer at random to win a year’s FREE travel. All you need to do is buy a £2 single journey ticket on the Stagecoach Bus App and you’ll automatically be entered into the giveaway. Ts&Cs apply.
Any questions?
Check out the information available on the public transport page or contact the travel team who are on hand to offer support in planning your journey by public transport.
What are you waiting for? Hop on board and leave the hassle of driving behind. Catching the bus is not just a ride, it's a journey towards convenience, sustainability, and community connectivity. Make the most of the local public transport services and rediscover your community in a whole new way. Let's keep our environment green and our journeys exciting!
