Stagecoach offering free travel on Sussex route

Stagecoach is to offer free bus travel, every day, for a whole week, on its new number 500 bus service between Chichester and Littlehampton.

The free bus travel will be available, as an introductory offer, during the week of 23 29 July inclusive.

“The introduction of the new 500 bus service represents a significant investment in our network” – Marc Reddy, Managing Director for Stagecoach South

Marc Reddy, Managing Director for Stagecoach South, said “Bus services are an incredibly important part of our urban and rural transport network. The introduction of the new 500 bus service represents a significant investment in our network. It aims to enhance connectivity, ease traffic congestion, and provide a convenient and cost-effective mode of transport for workers, residents and visitors to the area.”

The new service 500, which is the culmination of a partnership campaign with West Sussex County Council and the DfT, was introduced on Sunday 2 July, and provides a half-hourly bus frequency, Mondays to Saturdays, between Chichester and Littlehampton via Shopwhyke, Barnham and Yapton.