After hearings this year, the Quality Contract Scheme board chaired by the traffic commissioner for the north-east said Tyne and Wear's proposals to control bus routes, timetables and fares would improve services, but would not provide value for money.
After a series of hearings this year, the Quality Contract Scheme board chaired by the traffic commissioner for the north-east is expected to set out its conclusions as to whether Tyne and Wear's proposals to franchise services and control routes, timetables and fares pass a range of public interest and economic tests.
The transport authority in Tyne and Wear is considering taking back control of bus routes, timetabling and fares.
Transport chiefs are to consult on plans to take back control from private companies of bus routes, timetabling and fares across Tyne and Wear.
They often need to reach remote areas — for instance, where oil, natural gas and other mineral reserves are located — that commercial flights do not serve or to which airlines can not offer route or timetable flexibility.
The Department for Transport (DfT) could not confirm the location of the test route or timetable and would not speculate on whether the research will receive funding in the budget, although it said planning for trials was under way.
The app will also tell you where you Baggage Claim terminal is as well as connection details. [gallery ids= 1129624,1129625,1129626,1129627,1129628,1128905"] Citymapper: The app uses real-time route and timetable data to show when your bus or train arrives.
The project seeks to improve and develop access to public transportation by addressing the absence of route and timetable information.
For route and timetable information check out: www.thebus.org.org
Click on the station where you are and the one you want to get to, and the app shows the route, including timetables and service disruptions.
