London Bus Routes One by One: 301-969

This fourth volume in the series investigates the highest-numbered routes used today, such as 390, which works in busy central London. It includes a potted history of each route, routeing details, and one or two pictures of the bus that operates on it. Illustrated with over 190 color photographs, it represents an up-to-date snapshot of the fascinating modern London bus scene.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 08 November 2022
Publisher: Key Publishing Ltd

This fourth volume in the series delves into the bus routes with the highest usage numbers in present-day London. In the past, the numbers 300-499 were exclusively assigned to the green buses of the old London Transport Country Area. These numbers were divided into two categories: 200-399 for the northern region and 400-499 for the southern region. However, with the separation of those operations, these numbers have been liberated and have increasingly been utilized to segment longer routes, which have faced the relentless traffic of London and have necessitated numerous shortenings over time. While some of these higher-numbered routes serve remote minibus routes, others, like route 390, operate in bustling central London. It's worth noting that while the higher-numbered routes have existed for a shorter duration overall, they have also been subject to the fluctuations of tendering, resulting in frequent changes in operators. Similar to the previous volumes, this installment includes a brief history of each route, along with detailed routeing information and one or two images depicting the type of bus that operates on that route. With over 190 color photographs, this volume provides a current and captivating portrayal of the vibrant modern London bus scene as it existed in the autumn of 2021.

Weight: 284g
Dimension: 171 x 242 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802821758