METROBUS Reviews 

401
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Considering 175 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for being exceptionally helpful, welcoming, and kind when handling various lost property inquiries. Consumers deeply appreciate the remarkably fast response times, professional support, and patient assistance received directly at the local travel offices. Though some customers noted persistent issues with bus delays and unreliable timetables, travelers occasionally experienced notable frustration. People mentioned waiting extended periods at stops for vehicles that failed to run according to the expected schedule. Others reported instances where drivers did not stop when requested, leaving commuters stranded with heavy luggage.

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Staff

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Service

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Customer service

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Response time

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Location

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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

I recently lost my phone on 15th May and was relieved to be reunited with it on 20th May thanks to Metrobus’s lost and found service. It’s great to know they have a system in place where lost items... 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

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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  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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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly

Friendly, quick and easy

3 February 2026
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Reply from METROBUS

Thanks for your kind review Pith ^David

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Received amazing service from Carol…

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 customer service I’ve received since attending the shop in the last 10 plus years!

27 January 2026
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Reply from METROBUS

Hi Liz, thanks for your review and kind words for Carol. I will make sure that they are made aware and I am glad we could help ^David

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The odd rogue driver

Iam afraid
Metro buses are still allowing the odd
Bus driver
To behave in a disgusting manor
Not stopping for passengers
Etc
I have complained to customer services
They just say we will look at cctv?
And mention it to his manager
Well his manager is not having a word with him ?
Because few months down the line again
Same thing will happen again
They should lose there franchise
Buses running late most times of the day
Poor service only one bus every two or three hours
Most drivers are ok
But metro buses allowing rogue drivers to continue to do whatever they want
They actually make me not want to travel
Not knowing if the odd driver will drive straight past
Me
Or rufuse me travel
With no justifiable reason to do so !!.
Its a disgrace

25 January 2026
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Reply from METROBUS

Dear John,

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you felt the need to leave a 1-star review.

We would like to clarify why you have not been permitted to board or be picked up on some occasions. Over the past 24 months, there have been a number of incidents reported by our drivers in which they have expressed concerns about your behaviour towards them and other passengers. Similarly, our customer service team has reported comparable experiences and has requested on multiple occasions that you remain polite and respectful in order to continue travelling with us.

Please be assured that each reported incident is taken seriously and fully investigated in line with our procedures and company policies. Following these investigations the appropriate actions have been taken, we have communicated our concerns and expectations with you privately via telephone, letter, and email on several occasions.

We appreciate your feedback. That said, comments about leaving a negative review do not explain or resolve the concerns identified by our staff. Our priority remains the safety, wellbeing, and comfort of our drivers, staff, and all passengers, and we must act accordingly when concerns are raised.

Should you wish to discuss this matter further in a constructive and respectful manner, you are welcome to contact us directly through Info@Metrobus.co.uk ^Customer Services

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shoddy services

Bus drivers either arrive late or way to early, always miss the bus unless I leave the house 10 minutes earlier just so I can be sure I catch it

26 January 2026
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Reply from METROBUS

Hello Elias, I am sorry to hear what has been happening and would like to look into this further. Can you kindly send an email FAO Nathan to Info@Metrobus.co.uk and I will look into things further for you ^Nathan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Karol was so lovely introducing me to…

Karol was so lovely introducing me to the app and walking me through never had a bad experience there specially as I’m often in the area and need there assistance a thank you to Karol and all the staff

19 January 2026
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Reply from METROBUS

Thanks for your kind words Leon, I will make sure my colleagues at the shop are made aware ^David

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Phil was very helpful to me

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.

14 January 2026
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Reply from METROBUS

Thank you for your kind words for Phil, I will pass this on ^David

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful!!!!

If I could give no stars I would.
Service is absolutely shocking at the moment. Buses cancelled. Busses not turning up. Just can’t trust the the app or time table at the moment.

16 January 2026
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Reply from METROBUS

Hi Lee, I am sorry to hear of the issues faced and would like to look into this further. If you can kindly send an email FAO Ciara to Info@Metrobus.co.uk I will be able to look into this for you ^Ciara

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Too expensive for the service provided

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 all the Bus companies I ride.

16 January 2026
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Reply from METROBUS

Hi Pedro, thanks for your review and kind words for our drivers. I would like to be able to look into your fares and assist with finding you the best available option. If you can kindly send an email FAO Nathan to Info@Metrobus.co.uk I can help you with this ^Nathan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to share very positive…

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 school. My husband emailed Metro Bus later that evening to report the incident. This morning, we received a call from Carol, who informed us that the bag had been located and clearly explained where we could go to collect it.
When we went to pick it up this morning, Carol was there in person. She was welcoming, friendly, and reassuring, which made what could have been a stressful situation much easier for us and our daughter. Her clear communication, kindness, and professionalism truly stood out.

10 January 2026
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Reply from METROBUS

Thank you Noura for your kind words for Carol. I am so glad they could help and we also think they are a superstar! ^David

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lost item returned to owner

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 they’d been handed in. I’m not sure who the driver was who found them and handed them in but I’m very grateful for the fantastic way the handled it.

10 January 2026
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Reply from METROBUS

Many thanks for your kind words Patrick. I am sure Carol will be thrilled to read this ^David

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Customer Service By Phil

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 was answered by Phil who explained it had been found on the bus and was now in the customer service office. I had to go to work and the office would be shut by time i finished and would have needed to walk from Broadfield to get there as had no money or another bank card. Phil was so patient kind and helpful listening to me trying to work out when I could come and get it . He then went above and beyond his duty of customer service/care and offered to bring it to me at my workplace after he finished work. Not many people would still be providing customer service to their customers in their own time. I am so grateful to him for doing this for me today as I struggle with walking for too long. He is a credit to metro bus and I hope he will be given some recognition from the company for his exceptional customer service given to me today. Thank you so much Phil

7 January 2026
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Reply from METROBUS

Hi Dee, Thank you for your lovely message about Phil. I will make sure to pass this on and I truly appreciate the time taken to let us know. Phil is indeed a credit to the company. ^David

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bus 93 runs from Horsham to Dorking

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 time, especially in the morning. But they usually arrive late. Today, it took 50minutes. I called Metrobus to make sure the bus was there because I couldn't see it on the map in the app. The customer service person assured me it would be there. After waiting 20 minutes in the freezing cold, in the dark, I called again to find out the bus was delayed 39min. This is terrible!

3 January 2026
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Reply from METROBUS

Hi Aleksandra, thank you for your message and I am sorry to hear what has been happening. So that I can help and look into this further could you kindly send an email to Info@Metrobus.co.uk FAO Nathan. I will then investigate further for you ^Nathan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great custom service bycarol and Phil…

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

15 December 2025
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Reply from METROBUS

Hi Rebeccs, thanks for the 5-star review its much appreciated. I will pass on your kind words to Carol and Phil.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful

Very helpful, I have no clue about buses! Carol was kind, patient and helpful

15 December 2025
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Reply from METROBUS

Thank you Zack for your kind words. I will make sure Carol is also aware, glad we could help ^David

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I queried a cancellation on the 420

I queried a cancellation on the 420 and spoke to Ciara who found out the reason and delt with my problem quickly and efficiently, could not fault her high quality and prompt customer service.

5 December 2025
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Reply from METROBUS

Hello Jackie, thank you for your review and kind words for Ciara, I will let her know ^David

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Buses always delayed

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 min. Get yourselfs sorted!! I believe we do pay enough to have a minimum of service!

10 December 2025
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Reply from METROBUS

Hi Katty, I am sorry to hear of the issues faced and would like the opportunity to help you further. If you can kindly send an email FAO Ciara to Info@Metrobus.co.uk and I will be able to look into this for you ^Ciara

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Driver completely ignored the bell I…

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 get his attention to stop. Said he didn't hear the bell. Had to walk back home in the dark and pouring rain which is what I was trying to avoid by getting the bus in the first place!

22 November 2025
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Reply from METROBUS

Hi Kirsty, I am sorry to hear this . If you can kindly send us an email to Info@Metrobus.co.uk FAO Nathan I can assist further and look into what has happened.

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