Metro fare rise change announced
The annual fare rise on the Tyne and Wear Metro will be capped at a lower level than previously thought.
Owner Nexus said that lobbying by the Integrated Transport Authority (ITA) had resulted in extra financial support from the government.
From 1 January fares will rise by an overall level of 5.8% rather than the 7.2% originally planned.
Single tickets will cost 10p more, and if renewed online the annual MetroSaver will be frozen for a fourth year.
The price of a child DaySaver is also frozen at £1.10.
The chairman of the Tyne and Wear ITA, Councillor David Wood, said: "As a result of discussions we have won an improved settlement from the government in 2012 that will reduce the impact of fare rises at a time when families are struggling with the cost of living."