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North East Bus Plan Absorbs £104.9M Staffing Costs, Remains Affordable

An independent assurance report confirms the North East mayoral authority bus franchising scheme stays affordable after adding £104.9 million in previously excluded staffing costs, with direct implications for transport services used by Newcastle residents.

By Newcastle Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 1 min read

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