50 years of London Country Bus Services
With coronavirus topping the headlines, Leon Daniels instead ponders the beginning of London County Bus Services
If I read my audience correctly the last thing you want to hear from me is...
Reading Buses celebrates centenary
In celebration of its centenary Reading Buses hosted civic dignitaries, current employees and retirees aboard a vintage Reading bus from 1935 to resemble the...
When fares were supposed to be fair
I bought something the other day that cost £4.05 and to be helpful I gave the shop assistant a £5 note plus 5p, expecting...
UK Coach Rally organisers’ service recognised
Paul and Ann Cousins were recognised for organising the UK Coach Rally Ann and Paul Cousins, organisers of the UK Coach Rally for 26 years,...
When fares were supposed to be fair
I bought something the other day that cost £4.05 and to be helpful I gave the shop assistant a £5 note plus 5p, expecting...
Plaxton gathering at Kendal
A gathering of Plaxton coaches we held on Sunday (19 November) to celebrate 110 years of Plaxton. In total nine Supremes (on AEC Reliance, Volvo...
Good week
Southampton-based Bluestar – which began life as Solent Blue Line in the years following deregulation – celebrated 30 years on Sunday. A display of...
Leyland Comet among classics at Spanish show
The 1949 Xativa-bodied Leyland Comet seats 22 and it is 9.5m long A British manufacturer was represented at last week’s FIAA show in the form...
Double-deck disaster: Englishmen in New York
The eight Atlanteans were used from 146th Street depot in Harlem British manufacturers see great success in overseas markets, including North America. But it hasn’t always...
Historic Commer Karrier returned from the brink
Bringing unrestored commercial vehicles back from the brink has long been a specialty of Kenny and Ray Walsh, but there was a little more...
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