The 12 units were paid for by the European CIVITAS scheme, following a successful bid by the council.

Eight more units have been installed using funding secured through contributions made with major planning applications under ‘Section 106’ agreements.

These are at North Street (stop X and Y); Natal Road (south and northbound);
Coombe Road (southbound); Westbourne Villas (westbound); New Church Road, near to the junction with Westbourne Villas going towards Portslade, Mile Oak and Downs Park; Church Road/Tesco (westbound).

Councillor Geoffrey Theobald, cabinet member for environment, said: “The scheme – believed to be the first of its kind in the country – has made a big difference to users, giving them a greater confidence and independence to travel by bus.”

People using the scheme have a battery-operated key fob which alerts them when they are near one of the talking bus stops.

By pressing the fob, the bus stop ‘talks’ to them, giving them details of which bus services are due, and where they are going to. The bus stops have won several national awards for innovation and promotion of accessibility.

To enquire about the system or apply for a key fob, please contact the Access Point Team on: (01273) 295555 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

There are now leaflets available about the scheme.

Find more information on Talking Bus Stops

To enquire about the system or apply for a key fob, please contact the Access Point Team on: (01273) 295555 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it