Travelman's Thoughts

This is the opinions section on the most recent matters.

Announcements

A 'Bonfire of banalities' - but is that really the right approach?

Bus Fare Increase

All the East Sussex County Council BSIP (Bus Service Improvement Plan) funded fares came to an end on 1st February 2026...

Christmas Day 28

Christmas day 2025 saw 28 operate for the first time.

COP26 & The Future

One of my first pieces - still as relevant today as it was then...

Development

1,260 more houses proposed in Newhaven alone. How do we serve them?

Devolution and Boundary changes

Boundary changes to Brighton & East and West Sussex

Eastbourne & Hastings bus changes

October 2022 and sweeping changes come to Eastbourne and Hastings

End of the 701

After just 6 months and 4 days, Stagecoach's 701 between Brighton and Eastbourne comes to an end! 

ESCC Bus Changes

July 2023 and changes throughout the Lewes & Eastbourne areas 

Exceat Bridge

A troubled bridge over water!

Flexibus

We take a ride on Flexibus in it's first few weeks of operation

Fuel crisis and War

What is war good for? Not the cost of fuel it appears...

Heat Alert

During the record breaking heatwave of 2022, thoughts are given...

Heathrow's 3rd Runway

The hot topic - but what of it...

HS2

It's the gift that keeps on giving! 

New buses

New coaster buses for Newhaven - but what exactly have we got?

Safety

After horrific incidents at Seaford and Huntingdon, safety is key...

Strikes and ticket office closures

Strikes of 2022 and where do we stand?

Ticket Office Closures

Closing ticket offices, really?.

Ticket to Ride

First Class, Reservations and peak time...

20 is Plenty

Can 20MPH be blanket across Newhaven?

92 Withdrawal

Route 92 has come to an end, what about the link for schools?

£2 Fare Cap

A Fare rise and fuel duty freeze, go figure?

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