All wrapped up for 70th anniversary
The design includes landmarks Ifield Mill, the bandstand, the George Hotel, Gatwick Beehive, Tilgate Park and Crawley Library.
There is also the 70th birthday logo, the town’s crest, and motto ‘I Grow and I Rejoice’.
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Hide AdThe bus will mostly be used on Route 1, which serves Broadfield, Southgate, the town centre, Gossops Green and Bewbush.
Inside there are fitted panels with historic photos and information about the town, with all 14 neighbourhoods commemorated.
The bus company has also produced a leaflet about the history of Crawley New Town, which will be distributed on buses.
Martin Harris, Metrobus managing director, said: “As a vital part of the town, we really wanted to help and support the council with its celebrations in 2017.
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Hide Ad“For us to give one of our buses a unique design that celebrated Crawley, and that will be on the road for the next few years, felt like the best idea to us.”
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