Refugees fleeing the conflict in the Ukraine can get free onward travel to their final destinations on the Tyne and Wear Metro from Sunday.
It is part of the national scheme announced by the transport industry to provide them with support. Refugees will be entitled to a free one-way journey from the point of arrival in Britain in order to reach their accommodation.
The aim is to provide help to Ukrainians when they arrive the UK after fleeing the conflict in their homeland. The offer will be in place for an initial three-month period, then subject to review.
