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Reliable Team Travel All Season Long

Our partnership with EBFC proves the value of clear communication, proactive planning and reliable vehicles. Parents, players and staff get the visibility and punctuality they need. Whether it’s training camps, cup ties or supporter travel, JRP Direct delivers scalable coach hire with ULEZ-compliant options and straightforward costs.

Our Partnership

In June 2025, Eastbourne Borough Football Club (EBFC) announced JRP Direct as the club’s new team travel partner, selecting a local operator renowned for quality, punctuality and a personal touch. The partnership set out to deliver dependable, scalable transport for first team, women’s, reserves and youth squads across a full season’s calendar of fixtures, training camps and tournaments.

The Challenge

EBFC needed a single, trusted provider to coordinate transport for multiple squads with different schedules and last-minute changes. Priorities included reliable vehicles sized to each group, drivers experienced with match-day routines, consistent service week after week, and transparent costs that fit the club’s budget. The club also required short-notice cover for rearranged fixtures, cup ties and occasional extra vehicles.

Our Solution

JRP Direct established an official season-long transport programme for EBFC with priority allocation and a direct line for rapid amendments. Vehicles were matched to squad size and kit requirements – from executive minibuses for academy and staff movements to 35-seat team coaches for full squads – backed by real-time tracking, telematics, and proactive communication with club staff and parents. For longer journeys, full-size touring coaches provided additional comfort, luggage space and onboard amenities.

Tailored Fleet

JRP deployed a flexible mix of vehicles to keep each journey right-sized and cost-effective. All vehicles were maintained to high standards, cleaned before departure and fitted with CCTV and tracking. DBS-checked, well-presented drivers accustomed to sports logistics planned sensible routes, arrived early, and coordinated pick-ups at training grounds, schools and stadiums all over Sussex and beyond. Where required, wheelchair accessible coach options were scheduled in advance.

In Action

Across a typical season, the plan covered weekend and midweek fixtures, pre-season training camps, cup competitions and tournaments, with occasional overnights for longer trips. Supporter travel was added for select high-demand away matches, while sponsors and VIPs used dedicated movements on showcase dates. JRP’s operations team handled late fixture changes quickly, protecting the club’s timings and pre-match routines.

Season One Stats

Performance was measured against punctuality, fulfilment and administrative efficiency. JRP’s internal logs recorded 100% on-time arrivals for fixtures, zero cancellations despite late changes, and more than fifty completed journeys spanning all age groups. Club admins reported faster turnarounds through a single point of contact, and families appreciated visibility via live tracking and clear driver communications. Comfort, consistent vehicles and smooth boarding helped preserve player energy and morale on the road.

About JRP Direct

JRP Direct is a customer-focused operator providing minibus and coach hire in East Sussex and beyond for sports teams, schools, businesses and private groups. The fleet includes executive mini coaches, midis and full-size touring coaches suitable for league fixtures, training camps and supporter travel. For central London movements, ULEZ-compliant coach hire avoids surcharge issues; for larger events or airport logistics, JRP provides right-sized vehicles, clear pricing and punctual, DBS-checked drivers.

Interested In A Partnership?

Whether you’re running football, rugby or cricket squads, JRP Direct can tailor a season-long plan with priority booking, guaranteed availability on peak dates, discounted partnership rates, dedicated account management and 24/7 support. Tell us your fixture list and requirements – we’ll align vehicles, drivers and timings so your teams arrive prepared, together and on time.

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  • “Lovely, Clean, And Comfortable”

    “We would all like to thank you for supplying a lovely, clean, and comfortable minibus. As well as for our driver, Adrian, who is a very professional driver, very polite and most helpful as he had to load two mobility scooters in and out. Also, as a surprise, he had a drive through the Christmas lights on the way home, which all my family and friends thoroughly enjoyed, as some had never seen before. Thanks again, great day had by all.”

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