A symbol of London: the Routemaster bus

A new London icon? A new Enviro 400 operating for Metroline. Its curved front window makes it an ideal bus to view tall London iconic buildings such as Big Ben's tower and the London Eye on the 24 route

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History

Organisation

A representation of the design of the standard London bus stop - yellow squares mean "buy tickets before boarding" and blue squares denote a night bus; the "S" at the top of the pole identifies a particular bus stand at a location with many stands

Buses have been used on the streets of London since 1829, when George Shillibeer started operating his horse drawn omnibus service from Paddington to the city. The London General Omnibus Company or LGOC was founded in 1855 to amalgamate and regulate the horse-drawn omnibus services then operating in London. LGOC began using motor omnibuses in 1902, and manufactured them itself from 1909. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1045x3526, 194 KB)I made this image myself using AutoShapes, and it is therefore in the public domain. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1045x3526, 194 KB)I made this image myself using AutoShapes, and it is therefore in the public domain. ... George Shillibeer, born in London, England c. ... A street in Paddington including a pub, a restaurant targeted at tourists and Paddington Station in the background. ... The City of London is a geographically-small city within Greater London, England. ... London General is both a modern bus operating company and, as the London General Omnibus Company or LGOC, a very significant name in the history of transport of London, England. ...

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In 1912 the Underground Group, which at that time owned most of the London Underground, bought the LGOC. In 1933 the LGOC, along with the rest of the Underground Group, became part of the new London Passenger Transport Board. The name London General was replaced by London Transport, which became synonymous with the red London bus. The London Underground is a rapid transit system that serves much of Greater London and some neighbouring areas. ... The transport of London has, since 1933, been under a single control with various names. ...

In the 1980s the government of Margaret Thatcher decided to privatise the bus operating industry in the United Kingdom, which at that time was dominated by London Transport in London, large municipally-owned operators in other major cities and the government-owned National Bus Company and Scottish Bus Group elsewhere. For largely political reasons the model followed in London was completely different from the rest of the country. In London a part of London Transport called London Buses was set up, with the remit to contract out the operation of services but to determine service levels and fares within the public sector. Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, LG, OM, PC (born October 13, 1925), former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, in office from 1979 to 1990. ... Privatization (sometimes privatisation, denationalization, or — especially in India — disinvestment) is the process of transferring property, from public ownership to private ownership. ... The National Bus Company was a bus company in the United Kingdom. ... Scottish Bus Group logo, as displayed on vehicles, timetables and such, as a suffix to the local fleetname (e. ... An Enviro 400 bus, a modern interpretation of the famous London red double-decker. ...

This regime is still in place, although the ownership of London Buses moved from the central (UK) government-controlled London Regional Transport to the Mayor of London's transport organisation, Transport for London, in 2000, as part of the formation of the new Greater London Authority. An Enviro 400 bus, a modern interpretation of the famous London red double-decker. ... Ken Livingstone, the current Mayor of London The Mayor of London is an elected politician in London, United Kingdom. ... Transport For London (TfL) is a local government body responsible for most aspects of the transport system throughout Greater London in England. ... The Greater London Authority (GLA) administers the 1579 km² (610 sq. ...

Vehicles

Until the 1960s London went its own way, designing its own vehicles specially for London use rather than using the bus manufacturers' standard products used elsewhere. The last bus specifically designed for London was the Associated Equipment Company (AEC) Routemaster. Since the turn of the Millennium, there has been a shift to low-floor double-deck and articulated buses. AEC badge logo AEC Regent 1962-built AEC Mercury 1952 ACLO Mammoth Major III truck with Bonallack cab and body. ... First London AEC Routemaster, RML 2473 (JJD 473D), on route 7 towards Ladbroke Grove tube station, April 2002. ... A Mississauga Transit bus in Mississauga Ontario. ...

AEC buses:

• K-type
• Q-type
• Regent III
• Regent III RT
• Routemaster
• T-type

Other buses used in London: The AEC K-type was a type of bus chassis built by AEC from 1919 until 1926, mainly for use in London by the London General Omnibus Company. ... AEC Q-type The AEC Q-type is an AEC-built single deck bus that was launched in 1932. ... The AEC Regent III (also known as Regent 3 or Regent Mark III) was a type of double-decker bus chassis manufactured by AEC which superseded the AEC Regent II. It was mainly built for operation outside London and the overseas. ... London Transport RT 1594 seen at Chertsey Station on 19th June 2005 whilst operating on one of Cobham Bus Museums 1950s running days. ... First London AEC Routemaster, RML 2473 (JJD 473D), on route 7 towards Ladbroke Grove tube station, April 2002. ... The AEC T-type was an attempt in 1920 by AEC to create a bus with a greater seating capacity for use in London. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ...

• Alexander ALX200
• Alexander ALX400
• Alexander Dennis Enviro 200 Dart
• Alexander Dennis Enviro 400
• Alexander Dennis Pointer
• Ayats Bravo
• Bristol VR
• Dennis Dart
• Dennis Dart SLF (Plaxton Pointer/Alexander ALX200/Caetano Nimbus body)
• Dennis Lance
• Dennis Trident (Alexander ALX400/Plaxton President body)
• East Lancs Spryte
• Leyland National
• Leyland Olympian
• Leyland Titan
• Leyland Titan (B15)
• LGOC B-type
• LGOC X-type
• MCW Metrobus
• Mercedes-Benz Citaro rigid/articulated/Fuel Cell bus
• Optare Excel
• Optare Solo
• Optare Spectra
• Plaxton Pointer
• Plaxton President
• Scania OmniDekka
• DAF/VDL DB250 (Alexander ALX400/Plaxton President/Wright Pulsar Gemini body)
• DAF/VDL SB120 (Wright Cadet/Merit body)
• Volvo Ailsa B55
• Volvo B7L
• Volvo B7TL
• Volvo Citybus
• Volvo Olympian
• Wright Eclipse Gemini
• Wright Electrocity
• Wright Pathfinder
• Wright Pulsar Gemini

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Operation

Local Buses

A Mercedes-Benz articulated bus

Local buses within London form a network managed by London Buses, an arm of Transport for London, although most services are operated by private sector companies under contract to London Buses. With the introduction of the London congestion charge in central London and because at peak times the Underground is operating at maximum capacity, many bus service improvements have been undertaken, and central bus services are currently enjoying something of a resurgence. List of Transport for London (TfL) contracted London Bus routes in London, England. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Bendy_Bus_Aug04. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Bendy_Bus_Aug04. ... This page is about the Mercedes-Benz brand of automobiles and trucks from the DaimlerChrysler automobile manufacturer. ... An Enviro 400 bus, a modern interpretation of the famous London red double-decker. ... Transport For London (TfL) is a local government body responsible for most aspects of the transport system throughout Greater London in England. ... The private sector of a nations economy consists of all that is outside the state. ... The white-on-red C marks all entrances to the congestion charge zone although in some areas the charge zone is poorly signed, and accidental journeys into the zone can occur The London congestion charge is a fee for some motorists entering the Central London area. ... The London Underground is a rapid transit system that serves much of Greater London and some neighbouring areas. ...

Although the rear-entrance double-deck Routemaster is the archetypal London bus, their numbers have dwindled quite quickly owing to their age (the oldest are now more than 50 years old), their inability to accept wheelchairs or pushchairs, and their requirement for a two-person crew. The last regular Routemaster service was converted to use modern buses in December 2005. Routemasters are now restricted to two "heritage" routes launched in 2005: route 9 from the Royal Albert Hall to Aldwych and route 15 from Trafalgar Square to Tower Hill. First London AEC Routemaster, RML 2473 (JJD 473D), on route 7 towards Ladbroke Grove tube station, April 2002. ... Wheelchair seating A wheelchair is a device used for mobility by people for whom walking is difficult or impossible, due to illness or disability. ... Stroller redirects here. ... London Buses route 9 (Heritage) is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom operated only by Routemaster buses. ... London Buses route 15 (Heritage) is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom operated only by Routemaster buses. ...

All other local bus services are now operated by modern low-floor buses, which may be single-deck or double-deck. Some of the single deck buses are articulated and locally known as bendy buses. Bendy buses have three sets of doors, and passengers with season tickets or Oyster cards can board articulated buses using any set of doors. Most other buses operating in London have two sets of doors, and passengers board the bus using the front door and alight using the rear door, whilst some buses on less busy routes have only one door. A Mississauga Transit bus in Mississauga Ontario. ... In sports, a season ticket is a ticket that grants the holder access to all regular-season home games for one season without additional charges. ... The Oyster card is a form of electronic ticketing used on Transport for London and National Rail services within the Greater London area of the United Kingdom. ...

Some local bus routes in the outer areas of London cross the London boundary. London Buses services that cross the boundary have standard red buses, and charge London fares, at least within the boundary. Buses from outside London that cross into London are in their operators' own colour schemes, and may not accept London fares even within the boundary.

Night buses

Night buses began running as early as 1913, and they form part of the London Buses network. Originally they had their own (premium) fare structure and all the routes were distinguished by an N prefixed route number, for example the N21 running to Foots Cray or the N29 to Winchmore Hill and Enfield. Most night bus services operate from a central London terminus in Trafalgar Square. An Enviro 400 bus, a modern interpretation of the famous London red double-decker. ... Foots Cray is a place in the London Borough of Bexley near to the town of Sidcup. ... Winchmore Hill is a district in the London Borough of Enfield in London bounded on the east by Green Lanes (the A105 road) and on the west by Grovelands Park. ... Enfield is the name of several places. ... Trafalgar Square viewed from the northeast corner. ...

More recently, under the influence of the Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, night buses have adopted standard London bus fares. Some daytime bus routes have also started operating 24 hours a day, using the same (non-N prefixed) route number. All night buses (whether on N-prefixed routes or 24-hour routes) are standard red buses. London's night bus services have seen passenger numbers soar in recent years - by mid 2005, up by over 80% over levels at the start of the 21st century. In June 2006, route 281 (Hounslow - Tolworth) became London's 100th all night bus service. Ken Livingstone, the current Mayor of London The Mayor of London is an elected politician in London, United Kingdom. ... Kenneth Robert Livingstone (born June 17, 1945) is an English politician who became Mayor of London on the creation of the post in 2000. ...

Tour buses

A typical open top tour bus

A common sight in central London are open-top buses (i.e. double-decker buses with an open upper deck), which provide tourist services with either live or recorded commentary. Most of these services allow passengers to embark and disembark at chosen stops along their route, continuing their journey on a later bus. There are several competing operators of such services and, although at least one paints its buses in the same red as London's local buses, they have no connection with London Buses. Fares are set by the operators and usually involve a flat fee for a day (or multiple days) usage; there is no need to pre-book and tickets can be bought from the driver and/or bus stop ticket sellers. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (3648 × 2736 pixel, file size: 3. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (3648 × 2736 pixel, file size: 3. ... A typical bus stop in Singapore. ... An Enviro 400 bus, a modern interpretation of the famous London red double-decker. ...

Other more formally organised tours use luxury coaches and generally need to be booked in advance through travel agents. A travel agency is a store where individuals or families go to buy travel packages. ...

Long distance coaches

A typical National Express coach on a route serving London

Long-distance coaches link London with the rest of the UK and with other cities in Europe. Most of these services are run by National Express and their European affiliate Eurolines. National Express's predominantly white vehicles are common on the roads of central London, on their way to and from their terminus at Victoria Coach Station. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixels Full resolution (3648 × 2736 pixel, file size: 4. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixels Full resolution (3648 × 2736 pixel, file size: 4. ... World map showing the location of Europe. ... National Express is the brand under which the majority of long distance bus and coach services in the United Kingdom are marketed, and also the company that manages this network and operates some of the services. ... Eurolines is a coach (long distance bus) company operating international routes within Europe. ... Victoria Coach Station is the largest and most significant coach station in London, and is operated by Victoria Coach Station Ltd. ...

Recently competition for long distance traffic has been introduced by Megabus, a subsidiary of the large UK bus operating company Stagecoach. This company operates cheap services aimed at students and the like, which must be booked in advance on the Internet. The Megabus logo Megabus is a no-frills intercity bus service run by Stagecoach Group in the United Kingdom. ... Stagecoach Group plc (LSE: SGC) is a leading international transport group operating bus, train, tram, express coach and ferry operations. ... The word student is etymologically derived through Middle English from the Latin second-type conjugation verb stŭdērĕ, meaning to direct ones zeal at; hence a student is one who directs zeal at a subject. ...

Other coach services link London to medium-distance destinations, and unlike National Express or Megabus provide walk-on fares. Good examples of this are the Green Line services to the Home Counties, mainly operated by Arriva, the service to the city of Oxford, where Stagecoach's frequent Oxford Tube service competes with both Go-Ahead's similar Oxford Espress service, and the many commuter services to medium-distance destinations operated by individual coach companies during peak times. Green Line Coaches is a long-distance commuter coach-operating company, part of the Arriva group operating services from London. ... An Arriva train in Denmark Arriva plc is a UK-based international public transport operator and vehicle rental company, headquartered in Sunderland. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Stagecoach Group plc (LSE: SGC) is a leading international transport group operating bus, train, tram, express coach and ferry operations. ... Stagecoach South Midlands was the name given to Stagecoach Group bus operations in the counties of Oxfordshire and Warwickshire, England until March 2004. ... Brighton & Hove Bus Metrobus Scania OmniDekka 447 (YV03 RBF) Southern Class 171 Turbostar Thameslink Class 319 dual voltage unit The Go-Ahead Group is a rail and bus operating company that was created following the liberalisation of the UKs train and bus industries. ... Oxford Bus Company is a bus operator serving the city and surrounding area of Oxford, England and is the trading name of City of Oxford Motor Services Ltd . ...

Airport buses

National Express is also the principal airport operator, serving Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted with its National Express Airport brand. Unlike their longer distance cousins, these are walk-on services, which serve stops throughout central London rather than running to Victoria Coach Station. National Express is the brand under which the majority of long distance bus and coach services in the United Kingdom are marketed, and also the company that manages this network and operates some of the services. ... “LHR” redirects here. ... Gatwick Airport (IATA: LGW, ICAO: EGKK) is Londons second largest airport and the second busiest airport in the UK after Heathrow. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Victoria Coach Station is the largest and most significant coach station in London, and is operated by Victoria Coach Station Ltd. ...

London City Airport used to provide express shuttle bus services to connect the airport to rail and underground stations at Canning Town, Canary Wharf and Liverpool Street. These operated at a premium fare (compared with the parallel but slower London Buses services) but did not survive the extension of the Docklands Light Railway to the airport in late 2005. London City Airport (IATA: LCY, ICAO: EGLC) is a single-runway airport, intended for use by STOL (Short Take Off and Landing) airliners, and principally serving the financial districts of London. ... Canning Town station is a major inter-modal transport interchange in East London. ... One Canada Square seen from inside the adjacent shopping centre (2003) HSBC Tower (left), One Canada Square (centre), Citigroup Centre (right) Canary Wharf is a large business development in London, located on the Isle of Dogs in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, centred on the old West India Docks... Liverpool Street station, also called London Liverpool Street, is a mainline railway station and connected London Underground station in the north eastern corner of the City of London, the main financial district, with entrances on Bishopsgate and Liverpool Street itself. ... An Enviro 400 bus, a modern interpretation of the famous London red double-decker. ... London Transport Portal The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is a light rail system serving the redeveloped Docklands area of east London, England. ...

Terrorist incidents

• February 18, 1996: An improvised explosive device detonated prematurely on a bus travelling along Aldwych in central London, killing Edward O'Brien, the IRA volunteer transporting the device, and injuring eight others.
• July 7, 2005: An explosion occurred as part of a coordinated attack on London at 09:47 on a No. 30 Hackney Wick to Marble Arch double-decker bus operated by Stagecoach Group for Transport for London, which was following a planned diversion from its normal route in Tavistock Square, outside the British Medical Association (BMA) building on Upper Woburn Place, ripping the roof off the top deck and destroying the back of the bus. Thirteen people and the suicide bomber were killed.
• July 21, 2005: A suicide bomber attempted to explode a bomb as part of a second coordinated attack on London at 13:30 on a No. 26 Waterloo to Hackney Wick double-decker bus operated by Stagecoach Group for Transport for London, on Hackney Road at the corner of Columbia Road in Shoreditch. The device failed to detonate properly and there were no injuries.

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See also

• Transport for London
• London Buses
• London Underground
• List of bus routes in London

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External links

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• Red London bus blog
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• SE London bus website with many pictures
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