TOUGH ENOUGH FOR LONDON?

A brief account is given of the reshaping of bus services in London since 1964, and of the introduction of one-man operated single decker buses. This change has led to unpredictable and unreliable services, and details are given of a prototype double-decker bus designed by British Leyland, in close co-operation with London transport. Special attention has been given to the conditions affecting operation, driving, passenger usage, and maintenance of buses in London. In addition, the prototype bus will operate in actual service conditions for 18 months before production commences at the end of 1977. It is envisaged that this bus will go into service as a fully proved, reliable and advanced bus. /TRRL/

• Corporate Authors:

  Design Council

  29 Haymarket
  London SW14 4SU,   England 
• Authors:
  • Hayman, M
• Publication Date: 1976-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 32-35
• Serial:
  • Design
  • Issue Number: 325
  • Publisher: Design Centre

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bus drivers; Bus transportation; Buses; Design; Double deck buses; Level of service; Maintenance; Operations; Passengers; Prototypes; Public transit; Scheduling; Timetables; Urban areas
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• ITRD Terms: 1272: Bus; 9011: Design (overall design); 653: Level of service; 744: Public transport; 8119: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Motor Carriers; Passenger Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00137484
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 6 1981 12:00AM