Brighton & Hove
About Brighton & Hove
Renowned for its vibrancy, Brighton and Hove is located between
the South Downs and the sea, making it one of the UK's most popular
places to live and work, and drawing large numbers of visitors to
the city. It is the largest city outside of London in the
south-east.
As the city's major public transport provider, Brighton &
Hove provides a service that has one of the highest levels of
passenger satisfaction in the country. The company also plays a
full part in the social and economic life of the city. Its
partnership with Brighton and Hove's City Council and those of
neighbouring areas are held up nationally as an example of best
practice.
In recognition of the Company's high quality operations, it was
awarded the prestigious UK Bus Operator of the Year at the 2010 UK
Bus Awards.
Brighton & Hove has been successful at consistently growing
the market for bus travel each year since 1993. It has been
particularly active in marketing the comprehensive network of
convenient and frequent bus services as well as its excellent value
SAVER range of tickets. Purchasers are increasingly being
encouraged to buy on-line with exclusive discount codes being
offered to key target groups.
From 2011 this option becomes even more attractive as the Company introduces the key smart card.
Consistent investment in new buses has enabled the Company to keep at the forefront of new technology including Euro engines; clean air exhaust systems; comfort; GPS tracking and next stop displays and announcements.
Safety and security for Brighton & Hove is a top priority. The company was
one of the first bus companies to fit its entire bus fleet with
on-board CCTV cameras and works in partnership with Sussex Police
under its Employer Supported Special Constable scheme whereby two
bus company employee's work as Special Constables for part of
their working week.
Brighton & Hove works closely with our rail company Southern
and has teamed up with First Capital Connect to promote integrated
bus and rail travel between London and Brighton through the PLUSBUS
scheme as well as exclusive Southern SAVER and First Capital
Connect SAVER tickets.
An independent study carried out by The TAS Partnership, one of
the most respected transport consultancies in the UK, ranked
Brighton & Hove as one of the most environmentally friendly bus
fleets in Britain.
Key Facts
| Managing Director |
Roger French |
| Nature of Business |
Deregulated |
| Geographical Area |
Brighton
Hove
Eastbourne
Tunbridge Wells
Steyning/Shoreham
|
| Revenue+ |
£50.2 million |
| Approx Passenger Journeys* |
47 million |
| Avg Number of Employees+ |
1,087 |
| Fleet Size** |
281 buses |
Awards
| 2010 |
UK Bus Operator of the Year - UK Bus
Awards |
| 2009 |
UK Bus Operator of the Year - UK Bus
Awards |
| 2009 |
City Operator of the Year - UK Bus
Awards |
| 2009 |
Roger French, Managing Director -
Community and Stakeholder Management Award, Passenger Transport
Management Awards |
| 2007 |
Large Bus Operator of the Year (101+
vehicles)(Route One Bus Operator Excellence Awards) |
| 2007 |
Best Company, Southern Region (Learn
Direct Awards) |
| 2006 |
Large Bus Operator of the Year (101+
vehicles)(Route One Bus Operator Excellence Awards) |