Purpose

This decision seeks to endorse the plan to improve the 307/309 bus route, currently operated by Go North East. This would add 18 electric buses to Newcastle’s bus network and requires £1.5m support from Newcastle City Council.

Decision

The recommendation from this report is to note the funding win from the highways and transport team in partnership with North East Mayoral Strategic Authority and endorse the plan to improve the 307/309 bus route, currently operated by Go North East. This would add 18 electric buses to Newcastle’s bus network.