Labour’s candidate for Tees Valley mayor has set out his key transport pledges ahead of May’s election, in which he hopes to defeat Conservative mayor Ben Houchen.
Darlington Council deputy leader Chris McEwan has promised to take local buses back under public control across the five constituent boroughs of the Tees Valley, following in the footsteps of Labour metro mayors in Greater Manchester, Liverpool and West Yorkshire, where plans to franchise bus services were confirmed only last week.
“Accessible and efficient transport is vital for all,” said Mr McEwan, “I am committed to taking back control of our buses and integrating local transport networks to work seamlessly with buses, trains, and our airport.” If elected Mr McEwan also aims to introduce free travel for 16-18 year olds travelling to education or work. “For the last 14 years, the Tories have run our transport network into the ground,” adds Mr McEwan.
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