(26 Jan 2026, 2:14 pm)Adrian wrote Announcement from Kim McGuinness:
"MASSIVE NEWS! We're cutting Tyne and Wear Metro fares
From 1st April, until at least 2027, we are capping a single journey on your Pop Card at just £2.50.....no matter how far you travel
The people of the North East deserve a world class, affordable, transport system, and Mayor's Fares on the Metro are the next step in delivering that"
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1652094172821156/
Cheapest single right now is £3.00 for one zone. Two and All Zones are £4.00 and £4.70 respectfully.
It's cheaper than that btw since you have to use a POP card. It's:
One Zone: £2.00 / Daily: £3.10
Two Zone: £2.90 / Daily: £4.20
Three Zone: £3.60 / Daily: £5.20
So only really a 20p saving for someone in a three zone since the vast majority of people aren't travelling one way.
I know we've become obsessed with this new '£2.50' fare but it's not good value imo in urban areas. It's only good value for the likes of Ashington or Blyth to Newcastle.
We badly need something cheaper for local fares, the likes of Low Fell to Newcastle which should be nowhere near £5 for a return.