British buses

August 20, 2022

Bristol-ECW Lodekka

The Bristol-ECW Lodekka was a front-engined double-deck bus, operated by nationalised bus companies in the UK.
September 29, 2022

AEC-PRV Routemaster

The Routemaster was specifically deigned for London Transport.
September 30, 2022

Technology

The three designs all employed technology that emerged in the aerospace industry during World War 2.
September 30, 2022

Legacy

The legacy of these buses was limited because rear-engined double-deckers dominated the market from the 1960s. But certain elements did find their way into mainstream bus design.