Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, has welcomed the news that Brighton and Hove Buses have launched 24 new buses on their Sussex routes.
The brand new vehicles, have a free Wi-Fi and USB charging points, and include accessibility features such as social seating, dementia-friendly flooring, audio-visual next stop announcements, and a hearing loop system.
The British-built buses have been introduced on several routes including the 28 route, which is a key connection between Hailsham, Brighton and Eastbourne.
The fleet of 24 new busses represents an investment of over £7 million and forms part the company’s wider £19 million investment in new vehicles for East Sussex since last year.
Nusrat Ghani said: “We have a unique rural constituency, and buses are a vital mean of transport for many residents in Sussex Weald, who rely on these services to get to work, school, shops and access healthcare services. I am pleased that passengers using the 28 route covering Hailsham will benefit from this investment and I will continue working with local providers to ensure we have reliable, affordable and accessible services across the region.”
Illustrative photo by Tolu Akinyemi 🇳🇬 on Unsplash
