A major recruitment drive is under way at the region's largest bus operator Go North East, as it looks to recruit 100 new bus drivers over the coming weeks.
The jobs have been made available as a result of new service patterns, contract wins and staff turnover.
The company has recently increased its pay rates to new and existing bus drivers; with new drivers earning £11 per hour following a short training period, rising to £12.83 per hour after a year in the job. Existing bus driver licence holders joining the company will earn £12.83 per hour straight away.
