Following a change in government legislation that resulted in Ukrainian refugees receiving immediate settlement status and the opportunity to work in the UK straight away, Volodymyr Syrotiuk has become the first to join Brighton & Hove Buses as a bus driver.
Brighton & Hove Buses, partner of Brighton & Hove Pride and platinum partner of Pride City Angels, showed their support once again for Pride celebrations this year with three special buses, two of which were featured in the parade itself.
Residents of Brighton & Hove to say goodbye to the iconic red and cream buses
The initiative, which ends on October 31, will help millions of passengers with travel costs for work, education, and essential journeys.
The offer is funded through a £60 million scheme under the UK Government’s Help for Households programme to help the public with cost of living pressures over the winter.
Brighton & Hove and Metrobus are working in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions to support Ukrainian refugees into gainful employment.
Brighton & Hove Buses has unveiled a special Pride bus featuring local legend, gay-rights campaigner and self-proclaimed ‘The Oldest Gay in the Village’, George Montague.
With thousands of people expected to pack Brighton & Hove for this year’s Pride celebrations, Brighton & Hove City Council is urging people to plan their travel arrangements in advance of the big weekend…
With celebrations taking place all over the city, alongside the event organisers, emergency services and the local council, Brighton & Hove Buses are getting ready for a busy weekend
More than 50 local businesses were part of the fundraising effort, most of them volunteering as Santa Bus collection points, while others donated their services, such as printing and distributing leaflets.
