Starting on Monday 23 January 2012, two new bus routes, the OK1 and X46 are being launched by Go North East in Crook.
The new OK1 provides a direct link from Crook to Bishop Auckland, West Auckland and Darlington, every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday daytimes.
The OK Expressway has been named is in recognition of the OK Travel brand that was familiar to many in Crook.
Pronto X46 will run from Crook to Durham, calling at Willington, Brancepeth, Meadowfield and Langley Moor to provide journeys for connections with other Go North East routes in Durham Bus Station.
OK Motor Services - Celebrating 100 years 1912 - 2012
2012 would have been the Centenary year for OK Motor Services and it was on Saturday 6 April 1912 that company founder Wade Emmerson ran his first bus from Evenwood to Bishop Auckland.
Go North East is pleased to introduce The OK Expressway that will be run with buses carrying the famous OK Motor Services livery and have a small team of locally based drivers.
MoneySaver fares
Fares on these new services are simple and good value. Cheap Day Returns are available on most fares and our range of Buzzfare and Get Around tickets will save customers money. The key smartcard is also available giving customers more ticket options and savings.
Fares to key destinations from Crook are
- Bishop Auckland £2.30 single or £3.90 return
- Darlington £4 single or £4.90 return
- Durham £3.50 single or £3.90 return
Our £19 Pronto WeeklySaver is available on the Pronto X46 to Durham and is valid on the Pronto X20 & X21, also the angel 21, giving connections from Durham to Newcastle and Sunderland.
For customers travelling to Darlington the cheapest ticket option for regular customers is our 2 zone Buzzfare ticket giving unlimited travel for just £5.50 a day or £21.70 a week (£19.53 if bought online at simplygo.com). For more information view the Buzzfare section online.
Under 18’s travel from just 80p a journey
If you’re under 18 you can travel for as little as 80p per single journey with a Get Around key smartcard. The key is free and its delivered direct to your door. Get yours now.
Students of any age can save up to 50% on their travel with Get Around. View the Get Around section for more information.
For more information on the MoneySaving tickets available from Go North East pick up a MoneySaver guide or view the guide online.
Buzzfare tickets give you discounted prices on your bus travel. If you’re making several journeys in the same day then you will save money with Buzzfare.
Plus, if you employer buys your ticket for you, you could save 25% compared to the price of individual 28 day tickets - contact us for details.
Help and Advice
We want you to enjoy using our services and are working hard to make sure you find them easy and reliable to use.
You can speak to Jeff Hodgson (pictured) our Service Delivery Manager for The OK Way, who will be out and about on the buses.
Our customer services team can be contacted by Freepost, telephone or e-mail
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