- published: 22 Sep 2016
- views: 67681
London Buses is the subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL) that manages bus services within Greater London. It was formed following the Greater London Authority Act 1999 that transferred control of Greater London's bus services from National Government's London Regional Transport to the Mayor of London.
Transport for London's key areas of direct responsibility through London Buses are the following:
London i/ˈlʌndən/ is the capital and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom. Standing on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia. It was founded by the Romans, who named it Londinium. London's ancient core, the City of London, largely retains its 1.12-square-mile (2.9 km2) medieval boundaries and in 2011 had a resident population of 7,375, making it the smallest city in England. Since at least the 19th century, the term London has also referred to the metropolis developed around this core. The bulk of this conurbation forms Greater London, a region of England governed by the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. The conurbation also covers two English counties: the small district of the City of London and the county of Greater London. The latter constitutes the vast majority of London, though historically it was split between Middlesex (a now abolished county), Essex, Surrey, Kent and Hertfordshire.
East London is a term referring to part of London, capital of the United Kingdom. The current official definition is that East London includes Barking and Dagenham, Bexley, Greenwich, Hackney, Havering, Lewisham, Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest. East London should not be confused with the E postcode area, which is a coding for the postal services and is not intended to provide any official definition of East London or other areas of London.
The East End of London is a subset of East London, corresponding to areas closer to the ancient City.
The East End is the old core of East London and there are differing views about how much of East London should be considered part of that core area.
By contrast the extent of East London as a whole can be confidently expressed: lying north of the Thames, stretching from the Roman and Medieval walls of the City to the Metropolitan Green Belt.
Aldgate Pump on the edge of the City is a symbolic start of East London – more specifically the East End. Tower Bridge is sometimes also described in these terms.
East London is a bus company operating in East London. It is a subsidiary of Stagecoach and operates services under contract to Transport for London.
On 1 April 1989, London Buses was divided into 11 separate business units, one of which was East London. In 1994 it was sold to Stagecoach and renamed Stagecoach East London. In November 2000 Stagecoach consolidated its London operations under the Stagecoach London brand.
In August 2006, Stagecoach sold its London bus operations to Macquarie Bank. The new owner restored the East London name and Thames sailing barge logo. In October 2010 Stagecoach reacquired its old London operations with East London once again rebranded as Stagecoach London.
When privatised East London had a red livery with a grey skirt. This was replaced by Stagecoach's standard bus livery of a dark blue skirt and orange and light blue swirl at the rear with the standard white replaced by red to conform with a contractual requirements for London buses to be 80% red. After the sale to Macquarie Bank, an all red livery was introduced.
Stagecoach East is the divisional name for the bus operations of the Stagecoach Group in eastern England.
From 1999 until August 2010 the division had two trading names:
In July 2010 Stagecoach announced that the operations of Stagecoach in Cambridgeshire would be added to the Bedford depot of Stagecoach East from 1 August 2010. This included three trading names:
Stagecoach in Northants became part of the Stagecoach Midlands division at the same time.
Third of a three-part video review of Stagecoach operations in East London, covering routes 247, 248, 252, 256, 262, 275, 277, 287, 294, 296, 323, 330, 365, 366, 372, 387, 396, 473, 496, 498, 499 and D3. Filmed between April and September 2016, at the following locations: Barking, Barkingside, Bethnal Green, Canning Town, Dalston, East Ham, Elm Park, Gants Hill, Highbury Corner, Hornchurch, Mile End, Plaistow, Romford, Stratford, Upton Park, Walthamstow and West Ham Bus Garage (23rd July, ‘The Londoner Live’ event).
First of a three-part video review of Stagecoach operations in East London, starting with routes 5 to 97. Filmed between April and September 2016, at the following locations: Barking, Bethnal Green, Cambridge Heath, Canning Town, Chingford, Chingford Mount, various locations in the City of London, Clapton, Dalston, Hackney, Leyton, Romford, Shoreditch, Stratford, Walthamstow and West Ham Bus Garage (23rd July, ‘The Londoner Live’ event).
Part 4 of my video review of Arriva operations in North London. The DW is the most common vehicle in the Arriva London fleet (just beating the Enviro 400) and I have put it together with the VLW, as several routes are shared between the two types.
Each morning hundreds of the capital's buses roll out from Stockwell Bus Garage, a place that helps to keep London's life-blood flowing. But it's the people who work here that make the bus garage truly extraordinary. Made up of hundreds of people from more than 80 nationalities it is the UK's most diverse workforce. This uplifting film tells the stories of these people. Akwasi is a Ghanaian Chief who has turned his back on the offer of tribal status (and seven wives) in order to drive the 170 to Putney. 73-year-old Nina was a Hungarian revolutionary and is 'the Queen of the Garage' having driven the 87 to Wandsworth for thirty years. Originally aired June 2016 - ITV
143 Brent Cross - Archway 186 Northwick Park Hospital - Brent Cross 142 Watford - Brent Cross 228 Park Royal - Maida Hill 607 Uxbridge - White City 207 Hayes By-Pass - White City 237 Hounslow Heath - White City 95 Southall - Shepherd's Bush 272 Chiswick - Shepherd's Bush E3 Greenford - Chiswick 440 Stonebridge Park Station - Chiswik Pwr Rd 125 Winchmore Hill - Finchley 41 Tottenham Hale - Archway
Many topics... (below this text is information that was left out of the film) *more of these buses continue to be introduced *eventually there will be 1000 of them *the rear doors are permanently closed, so no more hop-on / hop-off at red traffic signals or traffic jams *one bus route used to see the buses switch between open and closed door modes en-route - we see this in action! *there is a new twin door / single staircase version which comes in two forms, including an opportunity charging variant *a brief look at other opportunity charging solutions and a call for more electric buses using these technologies in London *a brief look at other opportunity charging solutions and a call for more electric buses using these technologies in London - this includes "in motion charging" (also kno...
Filmed at many locations in and around Central London during Summer 2014 this is how the transport scene was looking. There is a focus on WVL's and PVL's South of the Thames aswell as the Heritage route 9 operated by Routemasters.
A selection of familiar scenes from around Edgware and Golders Green tube stations. Pleasing to see a few ALX-bodied Tridents still around, although these are gradually disappearing, along with Plaxton President-bodied vehicles (like the Volvo being towed at 12:05). Only one Dennis Dart in evidence on the morning I visited. On this day I was harangued by two male bus drivers who didn't want their picture taken. In a country that allegedly has more CCTV cameras than anywhere else in the world, this seems laughably precious behaviour to me. My view is that if you're in a public place, there's nothing you can do about it - it's not against the law, and I can't see why anyone would protest if they have nothing to hide. [working while claiming benefits, perhaps?] Filmed in 4K UHD and downs...
The AEC Routemaster is a type of a London double-decker bus that was built by Associated Equipment Company (AEC) in 1954 (in production from 1958) and produced until 1968. Primarily front-engined, rear open-platform buses, a small number of variants were produced with doors and/or front entrances. Introduced by London Transport in 1956, the Routemaster saw continuous service in London until 2005, and currently remains on two heritage routes in central London. Two heritage routes, running just 10 buses 5 on routes 15 and 9 each. London Transport recognises the nostalgia for the type among ordinary Londoners and their appeal to tourists. Although these buses are operated under contract to TfL and accept standard Travelcards, Oystercards or cash fares, they only operate for a limited time du...
After the success of my first bus observations, here is the second part to it! We cover quite a lot of ground around London, ranging from my local stop, to Watford General Hospital! A better variety than the previous video. Once again, I include a set of buses that are not TFL, these are operated by Arriva and First these are route 10 ( Arriva - Woodside - Hollywell Estate), and route 60 (First - Heathrow Terminal 5 - Eton Wick) as these routes are very close to a Travelcard zone station I thought I would include it in this London Bus Observations. Finally before you get to read what routes are included, some night buses are included, the majority around the Victoria area, but there are some in there, the majority at the end of the video. ROUTES INCLUDED: 38, 7, C10, EL2, 333, 159, 133, ...
Third of a three-part video review of Stagecoach operations in East London, covering routes 247, 248, 252, 256, 262, 275, 277, 287, 294, 296, 323, 330, 365, 366, 372, 387, 396, 473, 496, 498, 499 and D3. Filmed between April and September 2016, at the following locations: Barking, Barkingside, Bethnal Green, Canning Town, Dalston, East Ham, Elm Park, Gants Hill, Highbury Corner, Hornchurch, Mile End, Plaistow, Romford, Stratford, Upton Park, Walthamstow and West Ham Bus Garage (23rd July, ‘The Londoner Live’ event).
First of a three-part video review of Stagecoach operations in East London, starting with routes 5 to 97. Filmed between April and September 2016, at the following locations: Barking, Bethnal Green, Cambridge Heath, Canning Town, Chingford, Chingford Mount, various locations in the City of London, Clapton, Dalston, Hackney, Leyton, Romford, Shoreditch, Stratford, Walthamstow and West Ham Bus Garage (23rd July, ‘The Londoner Live’ event).
Part 4 of my video review of Arriva operations in North London. The DW is the most common vehicle in the Arriva London fleet (just beating the Enviro 400) and I have put it together with the VLW, as several routes are shared between the two types.
Each morning hundreds of the capital's buses roll out from Stockwell Bus Garage, a place that helps to keep London's life-blood flowing. But it's the people who work here that make the bus garage truly extraordinary. Made up of hundreds of people from more than 80 nationalities it is the UK's most diverse workforce. This uplifting film tells the stories of these people. Akwasi is a Ghanaian Chief who has turned his back on the offer of tribal status (and seven wives) in order to drive the 170 to Putney. 73-year-old Nina was a Hungarian revolutionary and is 'the Queen of the Garage' having driven the 87 to Wandsworth for thirty years. Originally aired June 2016 - ITV
143 Brent Cross - Archway 186 Northwick Park Hospital - Brent Cross 142 Watford - Brent Cross 228 Park Royal - Maida Hill 607 Uxbridge - White City 207 Hayes By-Pass - White City 237 Hounslow Heath - White City 95 Southall - Shepherd's Bush 272 Chiswick - Shepherd's Bush E3 Greenford - Chiswick 440 Stonebridge Park Station - Chiswik Pwr Rd 125 Winchmore Hill - Finchley 41 Tottenham Hale - Archway
Many topics... (below this text is information that was left out of the film) *more of these buses continue to be introduced *eventually there will be 1000 of them *the rear doors are permanently closed, so no more hop-on / hop-off at red traffic signals or traffic jams *one bus route used to see the buses switch between open and closed door modes en-route - we see this in action! *there is a new twin door / single staircase version which comes in two forms, including an opportunity charging variant *a brief look at other opportunity charging solutions and a call for more electric buses using these technologies in London *a brief look at other opportunity charging solutions and a call for more electric buses using these technologies in London - this includes "in motion charging" (also kno...
Filmed at many locations in and around Central London during Summer 2014 this is how the transport scene was looking. There is a focus on WVL's and PVL's South of the Thames aswell as the Heritage route 9 operated by Routemasters.
A selection of familiar scenes from around Edgware and Golders Green tube stations. Pleasing to see a few ALX-bodied Tridents still around, although these are gradually disappearing, along with Plaxton President-bodied vehicles (like the Volvo being towed at 12:05). Only one Dennis Dart in evidence on the morning I visited. On this day I was harangued by two male bus drivers who didn't want their picture taken. In a country that allegedly has more CCTV cameras than anywhere else in the world, this seems laughably precious behaviour to me. My view is that if you're in a public place, there's nothing you can do about it - it's not against the law, and I can't see why anyone would protest if they have nothing to hide. [working while claiming benefits, perhaps?] Filmed in 4K UHD and downs...
The AEC Routemaster is a type of a London double-decker bus that was built by Associated Equipment Company (AEC) in 1954 (in production from 1958) and produced until 1968. Primarily front-engined, rear open-platform buses, a small number of variants were produced with doors and/or front entrances. Introduced by London Transport in 1956, the Routemaster saw continuous service in London until 2005, and currently remains on two heritage routes in central London. Two heritage routes, running just 10 buses 5 on routes 15 and 9 each. London Transport recognises the nostalgia for the type among ordinary Londoners and their appeal to tourists. Although these buses are operated under contract to TfL and accept standard Travelcards, Oystercards or cash fares, they only operate for a limited time du...
After the success of my first bus observations, here is the second part to it! We cover quite a lot of ground around London, ranging from my local stop, to Watford General Hospital! A better variety than the previous video. Once again, I include a set of buses that are not TFL, these are operated by Arriva and First these are route 10 ( Arriva - Woodside - Hollywell Estate), and route 60 (First - Heathrow Terminal 5 - Eton Wick) as these routes are very close to a Travelcard zone station I thought I would include it in this London Bus Observations. Finally before you get to read what routes are included, some night buses are included, the majority around the Victoria area, but there are some in there, the majority at the end of the video. ROUTES INCLUDED: 38, 7, C10, EL2, 333, 159, 133, ...
Third of a three-part video review of Stagecoach operations in East London, covering routes 247, 248, 252, 256, 262, 275, 277, 287, 294, 296, 323, 330, 365, 366, 372, 387, 396, 473, 496, 498, 499 and D3. Filmed between April and September 2016, at the following locations: Barking, Barkingside, Bethnal Green, Canning Town, Dalston, East Ham, Elm Park, Gants Hill, Highbury Corner, Hornchurch, Mile End, Plaistow, Romford, Stratford, Upton Park, Walthamstow and West Ham Bus Garage (23rd July, ‘The Londoner Live’ event).
First of a three-part video review of Stagecoach operations in East London, starting with routes 5 to 97. Filmed between April and September 2016, at the following locations: Barking, Bethnal Green, Cambridge Heath, Canning Town, Chingford, Chingford Mount, various locations in the City of London, Clapton, Dalston, Hackney, Leyton, Romford, Shoreditch, Stratford, Walthamstow and West Ham Bus Garage (23rd July, ‘The Londoner Live’ event).
Part 4 of my video review of Arriva operations in North London. The DW is the most common vehicle in the Arriva London fleet (just beating the Enviro 400) and I have put it together with the VLW, as several routes are shared between the two types.
Each morning hundreds of the capital's buses roll out from Stockwell Bus Garage, a place that helps to keep London's life-blood flowing. But it's the people who work here that make the bus garage truly extraordinary. Made up of hundreds of people from more than 80 nationalities it is the UK's most diverse workforce. This uplifting film tells the stories of these people. Akwasi is a Ghanaian Chief who has turned his back on the offer of tribal status (and seven wives) in order to drive the 170 to Putney. 73-year-old Nina was a Hungarian revolutionary and is 'the Queen of the Garage' having driven the 87 to Wandsworth for thirty years. Originally aired June 2016 - ITV
Filmed at many locations in and around Central London during Summer 2014 this is how the transport scene was looking. There is a focus on WVL's and PVL's South of the Thames aswell as the Heritage route 9 operated by Routemasters.
A selection of familiar scenes from around Edgware and Golders Green tube stations. Pleasing to see a few ALX-bodied Tridents still around, although these are gradually disappearing, along with Plaxton President-bodied vehicles (like the Volvo being towed at 12:05). Only one Dennis Dart in evidence on the morning I visited. On this day I was harangued by two male bus drivers who didn't want their picture taken. In a country that allegedly has more CCTV cameras than anywhere else in the world, this seems laughably precious behaviour to me. My view is that if you're in a public place, there's nothing you can do about it - it's not against the law, and I can't see why anyone would protest if they have nothing to hide. [working while claiming benefits, perhaps?] Filmed in 4K UHD and downs...
After the success of my first bus observations, here is the second part to it! We cover quite a lot of ground around London, ranging from my local stop, to Watford General Hospital! A better variety than the previous video. Once again, I include a set of buses that are not TFL, these are operated by Arriva and First these are route 10 ( Arriva - Woodside - Hollywell Estate), and route 60 (First - Heathrow Terminal 5 - Eton Wick) as these routes are very close to a Travelcard zone station I thought I would include it in this London Bus Observations. Finally before you get to read what routes are included, some night buses are included, the majority around the Victoria area, but there are some in there, the majority at the end of the video. ROUTES INCLUDED: 38, 7, C10, EL2, 333, 159, 133, ...
Stagecoach Oxford Tube T50UBE (Fleet No.50263) Vanhool Astromega TDX27 from Marble Arch, London to Headington, Oxford
Second of a three-part video review of Stagecoach operations in East London, covering routes 101, 103, 104, 115, 145, 158, 165, 169, 174, 175, 179, 205, 215, 238 and 241. Filmed between April and September 2016, at the following locations: Barking, Barkingside, Canning Town, Chingford, Chingford Mount, East Ham, Elm Park, Euston, Gants Hill, Mile End, Plaistow, Romford, Stratford, Upton Park, Walthamstow, Wanstead and West Ham Bus Garage (23rd July, ‘The Londoner Live’ event).
First of my Arriva London films. Focusses on the single deck fleet, which is mostly Alexander Dennis, with a few VDLs and Optares inherited from Arriva The Shires when the Watford operations were annexed in January 2016.. Hope you like it.