North Tyneside councillors have unanimously backed moves to encourage late-night venues to ensure staff get home safely.
Labour, Conservative, and Independent councillors have all supported plans to introduce conditions for licensed venues to provide safe and free transport for late shift workers. The elected Mayor Dame Norma Redfearn will also write to Nexus and private bus operators calling for more late-night services and to the Government to extend the £2 bus fare offer beyond June.
Chirton councillor Rebecca O'Keefe said: "I will be supporting this motion as I believe we have a responsibility to ensure all North Tyneside residents who work late into the evening get home safely.
