A local councillor has said one of the region's leading bus operators must improve after a significant funding boost from central Government.
The North East will benefit from a new fleet of electric buses alongside extra charging points after an investment of £19.5 million through the levelling up fund was secured.
The bid was developed in partnership by Transport North East on behalf of the North East Joint Transport Committee, Arriva North East, Go North East, Stagecoach and the seven local authorities.