The Hop Oast Park and Ride service opened in October 2002. The service is designed to appeal to those who visit or work in Horsham and who do not need their cars during the day. The Park and Ride site is located just off the A24 on the Worthing Road into Horsham and has room for 467 cars. The opening hours are from 6.30am to 10pm Mondays to Saturdays. Six buses every hour travel the one mile to and from Horsham town centre at an all day car parking charge of £1.50 per car per day on weekdays and £1 on Saturdays. Tickets are purchased at the car park machine. One part in displayed in the car and other is used as the bus ticket. The bus is free for each car driver who parks at the site and up to four passengers. Children under 16 can travel for free. Where there are more than 5 adullts in a single vehicle you will need to purchase an additional ticket.