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Transport Shortages Continue

Since the beginning of the academic year, rail strikes and bus shortages have caused major disruptions for Sussex students. Both real-time bus updates and fixed timetables have been found inaccurate,…

A Teary Goodbye to the Bendy Buses

Words by Olly DeHerrera, Print Editor On Monday the 7th of November, the Brighton and Hove Bus Company’s Mercedes Citaro fleet, better known as the ‘bendy buses’, made its final…

Late-Again campaign, again!

This edition, we follow-up with the ‘Late Again’ Campaign to see what they have achieved since last time we spoke… This edition I have followed-up with the ‘Late Again’ Campaign…

Bus fare increases ‘Disgraceful’ says SU President

Sussex Students’ Union President, Frida Gustafsson, has drafted an open letter to Brighton and Hove Buses following a fare increase on January 16. The fare increases were announced in December…

The Big Lemon could be squeezed out of business

The Big Lemon could go out of business by the beginning of the next academic year if Brighton and Hove buses continue to charge equivalent prices. In January this year…

B&H buses to use smartcards

Brighton and Hove buses have announced the introduction of a smartcard ticketing system which will be implemented this summer. As with other smartcard systems, like the Oyster card in London,…