In 1979, fresh from its general election victory, the Conservative government began formulating plans to deregulate bus services and privatise the companies ope

The red double-decker bus is part of London’s personality, and is famous all round the world as an icon of a great city. Tracing nearly 200 years of history t

London Transport was created in 1933 with monopoly powers. Not only did it have exclusive rights to run bus (and tram and trolleybus) services in the Greater Lo

A fascinating, lavishly illustrated look at London buses that have found service in other parts of the country.

Published in conjunction with TFL, this is a comprehensive guide to the London Underground, combining a historical overview, illustrations and newly commissione