A Parliamentary event brought together leadership teams from Brighton & Hove Buses and Metrobus to facilitate discussions with MPs about service levels, punctuality, routing, disability access, fares and other aspects of bus travel affecting passengers.
This provided or hard-working MP, Mims Davies, with the perfect opportunity to raise issues brought to her by constituents here in East Grinstead, Uckfield, and the villages.
Mims also discussed the work of the company in EGU and heard more about their plans for the bus network across Brighton & Hove, Sussex, Surrey, and Kent which could affect residents of hers.
During the last Conservative Government, Mims was pleased to welcome the £80 million that was unlocked to improve and protect bus services for residents who really rely on them.
This additional funding was on top what had been provided, reaching a total of £19,606,396 which was announced as part of a £300 million bus package by the Secretary of State for Transport at the time; and can be used to maintain existing service levels or to deliver targeted initiatives to encourage bus use.
Mims also welcomed during the last Government that residents were able to continue benefitting from the £2 bus fare cap with the extension, enabling them to travel more cheaply to visit friends, family, and travel locally.
Mims Davies MP said: “Thank you to Metro Bus and Brighton & Hove Buses for taking the time to talk to me recently in Parliament. I've had a number of issues raised with me by constituents in East Grinstead, Uckfield, and the villages and I was pleased to have the opportunity to raise these directly with the teams. Thank you to constituents who take the time to contact me sharing their views and concerns.
Constituents with an issue, bus-related or otherwise, should contact Mims: email [email protected] or call 020 7219 6853
