Metrobus (bus operator in south-east England)
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Metrobus (a subsidiary of the Go-Ahead Group) operates local bus services in south and south-east London, and parts of Surrey, Kent, West Sussex and East Sussex.
Initially, its headquarters were in Orpington and became a significant independent operator of routes contracted to London Transport (later Transport for London). Expansion into Surrey and Kent followed following the takeover of East Surrey Buses.
In 1999, Metrobus was acquired by the Go-Ahead Group, a major bus group (with its origins in the North-East of England) which also operates the Thameslink and Southern rail franchises.
Following the decision by Arriva to discontinue its operations in Crawley and most of Surrey, Metrobus purchased Arriva's premises in Crawley to develop a commercial bus network in the town. This led to Metrobus moving its headquarters to Crawley. In addition, Metrobus secured the tender to operate local buses in the Redhill/Reigate area.
Metrobus is the operator of the Fastway guided bus network in Gatwick and Crawley which opened in September 2003.
Fleet livery is blue and yellow, though buses used on Transport for London contracts are red with discreet blue and yellow striping. Fastway buses are dark blue and silver. One bus operated for Kent Country Countil is yellow with a blue skirt.
External links
- Metrobus (http://www.metrobus.co.uk) - Metrobus website