 What is LinkUp? LinkUp is a bus service that you book by phone and is available to everyone in Tyne and Wear. It provides journeys at times when regular services are not operating or where direct services are not available. It uses small, modern and fully accessible buses. Where can I go? We have divided Tyne and Wear into 16 areas, shown on the map in the leafket below. You can travel anywhere within each of these areas as long as you cannot make the journey by existing bus or Metro services. What if I want to travel into another area? LinkUp buses will take you to key interchange points so you can connect with Metro or conventional bus services. Some areas have flexible boundaries, shown as a dotted line on the map in the leaflet below. LinkUp buses can cross these boundary lines into the closest part of the next area. Call 0191 20 20 632 for more information about fixed and flexible boundaries. When can I make a journey? LinkUp services will be available for journeys between 7.00am* and midnight every day except certain public holidays - please call 0191 20 20 632 for details. *Services in some areas start earlier than this - call us on 0191 20 20 632 for more information. Where will LinkUp pick me up and drop me off?
LinkUp will pick up and set down at what we call meeting points. All existing bus stops are meeting points but we have also created meeting points at other places such as shopping centres, doctors surgeries and leisure facilities. LinkUp can also take you to key interchange points where you can transfer to other bus services or to Metro. How much will it cost? Normal bus fares apply. All valid Traveltickets can be used including Concessionary Travel Passes. So if you are 60 or over and have a CT pass you can travel on LinkUp free! Who can use LinkUp?
Anyone can use LinkUp. How do I book?
Tel 0191 20 20 666 any time between 8.00am and 6.00pm. You can book a journey from as little as two hours before you want to travel. If you want to make a journey before 8.00am you will need to book the day before. You can book up to 4 days in advance. You can also book your return journey during the same phonecall. How do I get more information?
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