Buses: Another Life

Old buses and coaches find new employment with "Non-PSV users," such as catering or hospitality vehicles, advertising promotional vehicles, ambulances, mobile homes, playbuses, horseboxes, and vehicle transporters. This book explores the diverse roles these vehicles have played over the past fifty years.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 96 pages
\n Publication date: 15 July 2021
\n Publisher: Amberley Publishing
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When old buses reach the end of their service life, their fate varies depending on various factors. Some are destined for scrap, particularly if they have been extensively cannibalized for spare parts. However, a significant number of these vehicles find new life with other bus companies, continuing to serve the public. A fortunate few are preserved and preserved in museums or private collections, allowing future generations to appreciate their historical significance.

However, the majority of old buses find further employment with non-passenger service users. These diverse roles include serving as works transport for businesses, providing transportation for community groups, or even being used for driver training. Some may be converted into catering or hospitality vehicles, advertising promotional vehicles, ambulances, mobile homes, playbuses, horseboxes, or vehicle transporters.

This book explores a wide range of old buses and coaches, highlighting the diverse roles they have played over the past fifty years. It sheds light on the various ways these vehicles have been repurposed and adapted to meet new needs, demonstrating the resilience and adaptability of transportation infrastructure. Whether serving as a means of transportation, a platform for community engagement, or a symbol of cultural heritage, old buses continue to play a vital role in our society.

\n Weight: 298g\n
Dimension: 164 x 235 x 12 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781398107366\n \n