As a commitment to enhancing sustainability over the first weekend of February, anyone attending Newcastle United football matches (both the mens and womens teams) will be able to travel on public transport for free it has been confirmed.
The offer covers not only the Tyne and Wear Metro but also Arriva, Stagecoach and Go North East bus services. It will be available to all supporters three hours before kickoff until the end of service and fans only have to present their matchday ticket or season card to qualify.
Newcastle United are playing Luton Town on Saturday 3rd February with a kick off at 1500 whilst Newcastle United Women play Wolverhampton Wanderers at Kingston Park the following day (kick off 1400). With both the home of Newcastle United at St James’ Park and Kingston Park enjoying Metro stops close-by what better way to travel to the match?
Huw Lewis, Nexus Customer Services Director, said: “Metro is an easy and convenient way to St. James’ Park already used by thousands of fans, whether you are travelling from home or getting on at one of our Park and Ride sites to beat the matchday traffic. Metro is delighted to be supporting this great initiative led by Newcastle United with the City Council and our partners in the bus companies. I hope it helps many more fans discover Metro and bus as the greener, cheaper way to enjoy a day at the football.”