Metrobus is part of the Go-Ahead Group plc one of the five largest transport groups within the UK. Go-Ahead also runs several rail franchises. Metrobus was established in 1983 in Orpington, Kent and was acquired in 1999 by Go-Ahead. In 2013 Metrobus' Crawley Depot was awarded Top National Bus Depot at the UK Bus Awards, the company won the award the previous year too. Also in 2012, Metrobus was awarded Transport Operator of the Year at the National Transport Awards. Metrobus services are concentrated in Crawley, Horsham, East Grinstead, Redhill and Reigate. Metrobus also run more rural services across to Kent and as far down as Brighton.