Brighton & Hove City Council Launches Summer Park & Ride Service

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As Brighton & Hove prepares for a record-breaking Bank Holiday weekend, the city council has announced its summer Park & Ride service will be open from Saturday to Monday, providing a convenient and affordable way for visitors to travel between the University of Sussex in Falmer and the city centre. The service will operate every 15 minutes, with buses departing from 9am to 9pm, and tickets costing £7 for up to 9 passengers per car.

Key Takeaways:

  • The summer Park & Ride service will operate from Saturday to Monday, with buses departing from 9am to 9pm, and tickets costing £7 for up to 9 passengers per car.
  • The service has already been used by approximately 500 people, resulting in over 1,000 bus passenger journeys.
  • The service is a partnership between Brighton & Hove City Council, the University of Sussex, and Brighton & Hove Buses.
  • Passenger feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with users praising the service's convenience, affordability, and friendliness.
  • The service is part of a broader initiative to provide sustainable, practical, and affordable transportation options in the city.

Statistics:

  • The summer Park & Ride service will operate every 15 minutes.
  • Buses will depart from 9am to 9pm on Saturday, Sunday, and Bank Holiday Monday.
  • Tickets will cost £7 for up to 9 passengers per car.
  • Approximately 500 people have used the summer service to and from the University of Sussex campus car park in Falmer.
  • Over 1,000 bus passenger journeys have been made using the service.
  • Passenger feedback has been collected, with users praising the service's convenience, affordability, and friendliness.

Sources:

  • Brighton & Hove City Council, news release, date not specified.
  • Quote from Councillor Muten, Cabinet member for Transport and City Infrastructure.