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Reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional helpfulness and positive attitudes, making interactions pleasant and productive. Many people highlight the outstanding customer service, noting the personalized and understanding approach of the team. Reviewers are particularly impressed with the quick response times, especially regarding lost items, and the overall efficiency of the support team. However, some people were dissatisfied with the service, citing issues with bus punctuality and organization, with buses sometimes being significantly late or not showing up. A few other people also felt that drivers occasionally ignored stop requests or exhibited unhelpful attitudes.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I'm so grateful for your service it's such a blessing for the people who are struggling financially. But for me I'm from the country where we never had this kind of support so I'm so thankful.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Travel daily to/from school on the 611, good service, normally on time but sometimes late, which is normally on the service updates if it is over 10 mins late. Only flaw I have is that the bus gets ve... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Special shout out to Carol at Metrobus Crawley. My son left his phone on the bus, we reported it lost and within an hour Carol called back to say they had located it for us to collect. Great ambassado... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I want to give a huge shoutout to Carol at Metrobus Crawley. Two weeks ago, I lost my £200 suitcase on the bus. I checked that day, submitted an online request, and heard nothing. But today, I went in... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you to the honest person who handed in my wallet, which was left on a bus. Saved me having to replace my bus pass, driving license, health card and various other items. And, thank you to the tea... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Big thanks to Metrobus and especially Carol for helping me get back my phone that I lost on the bus! I filled in the online lost property form and was amazed at how quickly they got in touch. Carol wa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Received amazing service from Carol yesterday at the Crawley Metrobus, I had lost my Gatwick pass and at the time her system had shut down, she did everything to help me out and was so lovely! Best... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to share very positive feedback about Carol for the exceptional customer service she provided to our family. Yesterday, my daughter accidentally left her school bag on the bus after sch... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Buses always delayed, lotsbof cancellations, rude drivers. No organisation at all, lots of buses running one way, nothing going the opposite way. 40 min waiting for a bus thats supposed to run every 7... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had lost my laptop on the metro bus. The efficient support team very well coordinated with my calls and I received the laptop back just in two days time from their travel shop. I appreciate that the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son (again) left his sports bag on the bus, and I completed Metrobus's online lost property form. Again, I had amazing service. I got a phone call from friendly Carol, and I went round to pi... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The message says approx a 15 minute wait to have your call answered. I've just been on 28 minutes and so fed up of listening to their music I've given it up as a bad job. They're either needing more... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredibly friendly bus driver directed me to the office. One of the admin team was being incredibly patient with the slightly clueless customer ahead of me in the queue, another member of the team ca... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My AirPods had fallen out of my pocket on a journey home from work. I was able to track them to the bus depot. Carol was very helpful in taking my contact details the following day and ringing me when... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My wife left her phone on the bus. It was found by a Metrobus employee who delivered it safely to the Crawley depot. We were able to pick it up the following day with no hassle at all. Everyone involv... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

For a semi rural service the metrobus is the worst service. Yesterday Tuesday 29th April I saw the 420 on the opposite side of Sutton Station on its way to Sutton bus garage around 5pm. It sta... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I want to sincerely thank the Metrobus team for their honesty and efficiency in helping me recover my phone which I had accidentally left it on a bus. I reported the incident through the official... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Just took a bus 400 and driver did not stop when pressed a STOP button. When told him about instead of simply be apologetic he stated he doesn’t understand why I couldn’t get out on the next stop. He... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an issue with double payments being taken on a subscription for my daughters student metrovoyager ticket. Carol and Phil were brilliant, they were both incredibly helpful and sorted out the issu... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

On average about 15-20 late everyday making me late for work, 3 turn up between 5 mins then nothing for god knows how long, terrible time table getting worse…… SORT IT OUT SHITHOUSE

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As always, Metrobus have been very helpful and I can honestly say they have one of the very best customer service teams with whom I have had dealings. Always polite and eager to sort things out whenev... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A member of staff at Metrobus went out of her way to call my son’s school when he had left he’s PE kit on the bus. Which I then got notified and collected it. Excellent customer service. Many thanks... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to thank Phil, in the metro bus station office for his patience and understanding yesterday whilst I purchased a bus pass, thank you Pamela Neal

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely reply from Kayleigh, in reply to my Metrobus complimentary message. Glad to see that a point I made on the new bus design will be investigated. Regards, Bob Reeves

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Carol was very helpful, she was so patient with me whilst I tried to identify my lost item. Great customer service, thank you 😊

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I came in today to find my keys that was lost yesterday and was informed they had it by description only in about 20 seconds, carol and Phil were amazing, glad to have my keys back

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My email was answered quickly and in a very polite and helpful way. Mr David Brown is a credit to Metrobus and can be relied on to sort any problems out.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Spoke to Carol and Leslie, made the process both fast and easy. A welcoming environment that almost makes me want to lose something again.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The phone was answered quickly and a friendly, helpful guy named Phil knew exactly what I was talking about and was also there today at the Travel Shop when I picked up the lost item and remembered ta... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great custom service by carol and Phil as couldn’t find originally but didn’t give up and took time to find it and they did with great smiles willing to help a great asset for the company

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was perfect, I’d lost my wallet but filling in the lost item form and got a quick speedy response and managed to get it back with everything accounted for

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff at Metrobus depot are very nice and kind, especially Carol whom who I spoke to and kept my son’s kit.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff were understanding and helpful with my concern and the timing between my email to the company and their response to my email was executed really well. I am very happy with my customer suppor... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I left my phone on the no 1 bus in Broadfield,Crawley today. I was in a panic as I'd not only lost my phone but my bank card and my bus card as well. I rang it to see if someone answered it. It wa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have a great epierence with Carol She talk tk me nicely and helped me in my student card Very helpful and cooperative Thanks to metrobus and lovely Carol

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The company has canceled my card from working. This is due to a new system by which once failed to take payment they don't let you back on. This would be reasonable if they hadn't actually received th... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Driver completely ignored the bell I rang requesting him to stop 3 times! I ended up 2 stops past my house stop which is quite a distance and even then had to walk down the aisle on a moving bus to ge... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking that there are so many 5 star reviews because it’s really not a 5 star service. The constant trend of buses being late or not showing up on time is extremely inconvenient especially when budg... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter left her PE kit on the bus. The kind driver handed it in to the bus depot and the lovely lady carol behind the desk kindly called the school to inform they had it. I’m very grateful for th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Phil was very helpful to me, in helping me locate my daughter trainers , which she left on a bus. If it wasn’t for him, none of this would’ve happened.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bus driver was really kind and put it in office where the ladies Carol and Jolene was really helpful and gave me some advice

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bus 93 runs from Horsham to Dorking. I take it to work, and something goes wrong every day. There's only one bus an hour, and they either arrive at the stop too early and never waits for departure tim... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The drivers are nice and the service is OK when run well, but very frequently the services are cancelled or I stay a long time in the bus stop waiting for my Bus. Also, the most expensive tariff of al... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent cheerful driver - every time I use the Metro 23 to Worthing or return visit. Her name is Ella.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Use a train instead. In short, metro bus needs closing down and replacing with a company that can provide a service. I feel nothing but hatred for metrobus as its a waste of time and will ruin your jo... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Yet again for the 8th time in 14/15 months my Metrovoyager weekly ticket on the key card failed to activate.The Lady on phone admitted it was beyond their control.Is It beyond control to take quick pa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had great experience at Crawley metrobus station they helped me step up my student bus ticket and even verified me there so I could use my ticket that day

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter lost her iPhone staff had presence of mind to charge phone so it could be located on find my iPhone. The staff were super helpful ‘can do’ and friendly.

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Company details

  1. Transportation Service

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We currently operate 125 buses across 50 routes through Sussex, Surrey and Kent. We provide urban services in Crawley, Horsham, East Grinstead, Redhill and Reigate. We operate the hugely popular 24-7 Fastway service. Fastway is a partnership that includes West Sussex County Council, Surrey County Council, Crawley Borough Council and Gatwick Airport. Fastway links Crawley to Horley, serving Gatwick Airport. Fastway uses dedicated lanes, guideways and traffic light priorities to improve reliability.


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

306 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff is very friendly

Staff is very friendly and helpful, they made the whole process look easy

23 March 2026
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Great to hear Abhishek, thanks for your kind words! ^David

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Came in to find my lost keys

Came in to find my lost keys, and was served by the lovely Carol. Very helpful and pleasant to talk to, she indeed was able to find my keys. Thanks Carol

23 March 2026
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Hi Eduardo, thank you for your kind words, I will make sure Carol is made aware ^David

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to say a massive thank you…Carol from Metrobus Shop Crawley

I would like to say a massive thank you to Carol for an amazing customer service. She’s been very helpful, friendly and most importantly managed to find and I lost in a bus a while ago I was sure it cannot be found

23 March 2026
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Thanks Marta, that is so great to hear and I will make sure Carol is made aware ^David

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I left my phone in the bus and the full…

I left my phone in the bus and the full team was very responsible and supportive. Really appreciate the support of the team. Phil assisted to get my lost phone.

17 March 2026
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Thanks, Tasneem. Great to hear, I will make sure Phil is aware, and I am glad we could help, ^David

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The ladies are amazing with the…

The ladies are amazing with the knowledge I dealt with Kealeigh and Lesly, who helped me so much to find my way all over the place, with both timetables and on the app. Am so very grateful. Well done.

15 March 2026
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Thank you Michele for your kind words. We also think Lesley and Kealeigh are amazing and I will make sure your lovely thoughts are sent to them. I am glad we could help ^David

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing team

Amazing team. Very friendly

12 March 2026
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Hello Ziyad thanks for your kind words this is great to hear! ^David

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Carol was very helpful

Carol was very helpful, she was so patient with me whilst I tried to identify my lost item. Great customer service, thank you 😊

12 March 2026
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Hi Hannah, so lovely of you to leave us a review and I am glad we could help ^David

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Miss carol

Miss, carol your very friendly i’m very happy thank you and See you again.

10 March 2026
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Hi Milan, thank you for your review and kind words for Carol. I will make sure they are made aware , thanks again ^David

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had amazing service today from carol…

I had amazing service today from carol and phil.
Thank you soo much!!✨✨💯💯

5 March 2026
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Great to hear Angel! Thank you for your kind words, I will make sure Carol and Phil are aware. Thanks again ^David

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Special shout out to Carol at Metrobus…

Special shout out to Carol at Metrobus Crawley. My son left his phone on the bus, we reported it lost and within an hour Carol called back to say they had located it for us to collect. Great ambassador for the company, many thanks.

3 March 2026
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Hi Simon, Thank you for your kind words for Carol . I will make sure they are made aware and I am so glad they could help ^David

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ur tap on and tap off is a load off…

Ur tap on and tap off is a load off rubbish it never seems to work even tho customers have money on there cards completely pointless

26 February 2026
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Reply from METROBUS

Hello James, I am sorry to hear that. The majority of our customers find the system easy to use and value for money. I would be happy to go through any issues you have and explain how the system works in more detail. Please send an email to Info@Metrobus.co.uk and I will help further ^David

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service was absolutely amazing

The service was absolutely amazing, Carol explained alot and advised me ans she is very positive.

23 February 2026
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Reply from METROBUS

Hi Mustafa, thanks for your kind words for Carol. We also think she is amazing and will let them know. ^David

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