Brighton & Hove Buses has announced it will be increasing service levels on routes 1, 1A, 12, 12A, 24, 26 & 49 from Monday, May 18, to continue to enable physical distancing while routes 2, 25 & 46 have been revised and there will be some timing changes on route 27 in response to passenger feedback.
The new timetables form part of a phased escalation in services that are in line with government guidelines around social distancing on buses. Brighton & Hove Buses’ aim is to help keep passengers and drivers as safe as possible. Details of further phases will be announced shortly.
In addition to these changes, there is a continued focus on maintaining early morning bus services for key workers, particularly those bus routes serving hospitals. To help with essential journey planning, you can find detailed timetables here.
Martin Harris, Managing Director of Brighton & Hove Buses, said ‘These changes are a result of our close monitoring of bus usage and listening to passenger feedback. We want to ensure our buses are safe and comfortable for key workers, those making necessary journeys and our drivers.’
Brighton & Hove Buses is continuing to encourage passengers to observe physical distancing at bus stops and on the bus. When boarding the bus, passengers should endeavour to pay by contactless, scratch cards or mobile phone to help minimise contact. If paying by cash, passengers should use the exact change where possible as drivers are not providing change at this is time. It’s also important to observe on bus information designed to help with physical distancing.
Meanwhile, the bus company is maintaining an enhanced cleaning schedule, including deep cleaning and en route cleaning throughout the day. Drivers, cleaners and all other bus workers use PPE to help keep passengers and drivers safe.
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