Thanks for the info. Presumed it was something like that.

Independent operators on contracted services have been notified this morning that the new TNE tickets are to be in place from Monday 6th November.
Pricing confirmed (as expected):
Durham Day Rover £4
Northumberland Day Rover £5
Tyne & Wear Day Rover £6
TNE Day Saver (all 3 zones) £6.80

Network One Zones are to be simplified in South Tyneside, and Sunderland.
https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/ntl-zone-change-2024