Berks, Bucks Buses and Beyond: Bus Operators in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire 1986-2010

Aldershot & District and Thames Valley Omnibus Company merged in 1972 to become Alder Valley under National Bus Company ownership. In 1986, the two halves were split again, forming Berks Bucks Bus Company, which operated in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire until the new millennium. The book covers the transport history of the area from 1986 to the new millennium, featuring many vehicle types and liveries that are no longer with us today.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2023
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

In 1972, the operations of Aldershot & District and Thames Valley Omnibus Company were merged to form Alder Valley, which came under the ownership of the National Bus Company. Prior to privatization, the two halves of the company were separated once again, leading to the formation of Alder Valley North in 1986. This subsidiary operated as the Bee Line and covered the geographic area of the operator. While the book does not provide a comprehensive history of the company, it offers a glimpse into the region's transportation history, particularly during the post-deregulation era. The reader is taken on a journey from Reading, the county town of Berkshire, to various destinations in Buckinghamshire, including High Wycombe, Aylesbury, and Milton Keynes. Throughout the book, various vehicle types and liveries are showcased, many of which are no longer in operation today. This provides a colorful snapshot of the area from 1986 to the new millennium, capturing the evolution of transportation in the region.

Weight: 278g
Dimension: 233 x 166 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398107861