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The BBC Bus is coming...
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Hop on board the BBC bus

The BBC Bus combines a mobile radio studio with a mini cyber cafe.
It could be parked up in a street near you.
For free advice about computers or the internet all you have to do is hop aboard... and you might even end up on the radio!

SEE ALSO

Meet the team
Bus timetable
BBC Bus picture gallery

FACTS

Vital statistics: the bus is 11.5 metres long, 2.5 metres wide and weighs approximately 9 tonnes.

The bus is a long-term project designed to benefit the community.

Hopefully the bus will improve people's IT skills and give everyone the chance to get on the radio.

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What is the bus for?

The BBC Bus has arrived on Tyne and Wear! Every weekday the Bus will be out and about bringing broadcasting and free access to computers to your doorstep.

So when you see it, step aboard. It doesn't matter if you've never used a computer before, we're here to help.

You can send an email, take digital pictures or pursue your hobbies and interests over the world wide web.

The BBC Bus is also about broadcasting on air and online.

You can take part in a radio show, contribute to one of the many BBC websites, or just come and meet the team and say hello.

Who's it for?
You! Everyone's welcome.

Will it cost me anything?
No, there is no charge for using the computers or anything on the BBC Bus.

How can I find out when it's coming?

  1. Listen to BBC Radio Newcastle's Paul and Ian Show, weekdays from 10am-1pm
  2. Look at the timetable section of this website
  3. Check local newsletters and bulletin boards
  4. Check your neighbourhood for posters which we will put up a week in advance.
  5. Call the CSV Action Desk at BBC Radio Newcastle during office hours on 0191 221 2815.
When does it open its doors?
9am to 3pm Monday to Friday.

Can the bus come to my area?
If you don't think we're due to visit you, then get in touch.

Anything else?
Why not have a look at our
BBC Bus picture gallery

Contact the bus
Email: bluebus@bbc.co.uk
Tel: 0191 232 4141

There are certain limitations due to the size and weight of the bus, but where there's demand for us we'll make every effort to meet it.

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