Baby on board badges scheme for Metro

The Tyne and Wear Metro has launched its own Baby on Board badges to help pregnant women get a seat when they need it.

Nexus, which owns and manages Metro, is introducing the scheme to make travel on Metro that little bit easier for expectant women.

The badges are designed to overcome the awkwardness often felt by those who are pregnant in having to ask someone to give up their seat on the Metro.

Each badge bears the slogan ‘Baby on Board’ and has the iconic Metro logo underneath in Metro’s traditional yellow and black colour-scheme.

And Metro chiefs are also introducing an ‘I Need a Seat’ badge for people less able to stand, including those with a disability, elderly people, injured people, or people with hidden disabilities and conditions.