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How it works
Bus
Pay for single, return and day tickets from the driver using your Pop PAYG balance.
Metro and Northumberland Line
Pay for your trip by touching in at the station at the start of your journey and touching out at the end. You’ll only pay for the journey.
Shields Ferry
Single and day tickets are cheaper if you buy them from the ferry operator using your Pop PAYG balance.
Travel smarter with Pop Blue and Blue Junior
Pop Blue
Pop Blue is the smart, convenient way for 16 to 21-year-olds to pay for travel across the North East. Simply load a balance onto your Pop Blue card and pay for journeys as you go.
Junior Blue
Pop Junior is designed for young travellers aged 15 and under, offering an easy and affordable way to pay for public transport in the region.
Proof of age
When travelling with Pop Blue or Junior Blue, you may be asked to show proof of age. Accepted forms of ID include:
- Full or provisional UK/EU driving license
- ID card with PASS hologram
- NUS Extra card
- Passport or birth certificate (a copy is acceptable)
Pop Blue
Pop Blue is the smart, convenient way for 16 to 21-year-olds to pay for travel across the North East. Simply load a balance onto your Pop Blue card and pay for journeys as you go.
Junior Blue
Pop Junior is designed for young travellers aged 15 and under, offering an easy and affordable way to pay for public transport in the region.
