Metrobus and Brighton & Hove Buses contributes £210 million to the UK economy and supports 3,000 jobs

Metrobus and Brighton & Hove Buses delivered a £210 million contribution to the UK economy in 2025 and supported 3,000 jobs, according to a new report by Oxford Economics.

Metrobus and Brighton & Hove Buses are part of the Go-Ahead Group, one of the UK’s largest public transport operators, and the Group contributed £6.4 billion to the UK economy in 2025 and supported 86,900 jobs across the UK, operating bus and rail services that play a vital role in keeping communities connected across the country. 

As two of the largest bus operating companies in Sussex, Surrey and Kent, the report highlights the significant economic impact and social value generated by Metrobus and Brighton & Hove Buses.

The services that the two operators provide are relied upon by millions of customers every day. They run a combined number of over 480 buses from multiple depots, providing over 120 bus services, and employing a workforce of over 1,800 people.

Both Metrobus and Brighton & Hove Buses continue to make huge progress towards achieving net-zero as part of a long-term strategy to reduce emissions and improve air quality across the network. The recent introduction of 16 brand-new electric buses in Brighton & Hove this year are another huge step towards this transition.

The company has also made significant investment in recruiting more women drivers than ever before, and also by providing exemplary and industry leading accessibility initiatives that make travel for accessible for everyone.

Rupert Cox, Interim Managing Director at Metrobus and Brighton & Hove Buses said:

It’s been great to see the positive impact that our bus services and recent initiatives have had on our local communities. We continue to be at the forefront of accessible travel and sustainable transport, and as a company we are hugely proud of all we have achieved within our local communities and are equally committed to making even more progress and impact in the future.

Patrick Verwer from the Executive Team at Go-Ahead Group, added: 

We are proud to see the impact of Go-Ahead as a driver of local growth showcased in this report, putting money into communities and helping high streets to thrive. Alongside the economic impact we generate to the jobs we support, our people take real pride in delivering for our customers and we know the vital role we play in keeping the country moving every day. Whether it’s a commute to work, school or a visit to family and friends, we understand how important these journeys are, and we remain focused on delivering reliable services and investing in the future of transport.

View the full report here.