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Metrobus (a subsidiary of the Go-Ahead Group ) operates local bus services in south and south-east London , and parts of Surrey , Kent , West Sussex and East Sussex . COMPANY HISTORY Initially, its headquarters were in Orpington and became a significant independent operator of routes contracted to London Transport (later Transport For London ). Expansion into Surrey and Kent followed following the takeover of East Surrey Buses . Founded in 1983 and in 1999 , Metrobus was acquired by the Go-Ahead Group, a major bus group (with its origins in the North-East of England) which also operates the Thameslink and Southern rail franchises. Following the decision by Arriva to discontinue its operations in Crawley and most of Surrey, Metrobus purchased Arriva's premises in Crawley to develop a commercial bus network in the town. This led to Metrobus moving its headquarters to Crawley. In addition, Metrobus secured the tender to operate local buses in the Redhill / Reigate area. Metrobus is the operator of the Fastway guided bus network in Gatwick and Crawley which opened in September 2003. FLEET showing the new livery]] Fleet livery is blue and yellow, though buses used on Transport For London contracts are red with discreet blue and yellow striping. However, a new two-tone blue livery was introduced in late 2005 with the arrival of a batch of Scania OmniCity s. Fastway buses are dark blue and silver. One bus operated for Kent Country Council is yellow with a blue skirt. GARAGES Metrobus have 4 bus garages.
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