24th October 2011
Scrap A Banger For Free Bus Travel

***STORY FROM GO NORTH EAST WEBSITE***

Cash strapped motorists in the region are being urged to save money, help the environment and get free travel under a unique, new initiative launched today by Go North East. The north's largest bus operator is offering to scrap old bangers and in return give away double the value in bus travel!

Go North East is introducing its "Key Lifestyle" travel package with the Scrap a Banger scheme and will provide a free collection and valuation service on old cars. But instead of cash, participants in the scheme are promised twice as much value in free travel on all its services. The first ten people to sign up to the 'scrap-a-banger' scheme will be guaranteed at least one full year's worth of travel, valued at £900 on a Go North East "key" smart card, no matter what the value of their old banger.

Commenting on the new initiative, Martin Harris, commercial director at Go North East, said: "Keeping old cars on the road at a time when costs are going through the roof is tough. Many people simply can't afford the fuel, repairs, tax, insurance and maintenance. Many people have turned to buses already as a lifestyle choice or out of financial necessity. We hope to encourage many more to make the smarter choice and enjoy the benefits of our Key Lifestyle scheme as it continues to grow and expand. We will soon be adding car club and cycle hire for our Key Lifestyle members "

Go North East is working in partnership with Alpha Recovery who will collect the cars from around the region free of charge, and provide a quote for the scrap value of the car and what it will convert to in free bus travel. For example, if the scrap value of the car is £300, then the car owner will receive £600 worth of free bus travel with Go North East. However, if the car owner is one of the first ten to scrap-a-banger, they will automatically receive a full year's worth of travel valued at £900 regardless of the scrap value.

Michael Burke at Alpha Recovery, said: "In a time of austerity, people are getting the very last use out of their cars. Tightening the purse strings has meant that more and more people are driving cars that are in a bit of a state and in need of repair. With this scheme, people can opt for convenient, free bus travel. Alpha Recovery will collect the car free of charge no matter what part of the region you live in, as long as you have the ownership documents and it has a valid MOT."

Within 48 hours of agreeing the free bus travel with the customer, Go North East will open an online smartcard account with the balance fully loaded. As soon as the personal details are validated online, the Key smartcard will be delivered to your doorstep the next day. And the old banger will be scrapped and re-cycled.

Further details on the Key Lifestyle scheme will be announced in November.

For full details contact Go North East Customer Services on 0845 60 60 260.

RULES OF THE SCRAP-A-BANGER SCHEME
1.The 'Scrap a Banger' offer is open to registered keepers of privately owned motor cars who live in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, Durham or Tees Valley.
2.The scheme starts on 1 June 2011 and may be suspended or terminated by Go North East by giving 7 days' notice on its website.
3.The travel offer is available only to the registered keeper of the motor vehicle, which must have been owned by him/her for at least 3 months prior to purchase by GNE.
4. Only one vehicle will be purchased by GNE from any one individual and vehicles will not be purchased from businesses or other organisations.
5.The GNE offer is for free travel and any balance on a 'Smart' travel account is only redeemable as cash in the event of the death of the account holder or otherwise at the discretion of GNE.
6.The owner of any vehicle offered under this scheme must be able to prove ownership and is responsible for the completion of all documentation necessary for transfer of ownership.

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