Merseyside Buses 2010-2020

The Merseyside bus network has a mix of commercial and tendered routes, with vehicle types and operators varying. This book charts the changing vehicles, liveries, and operators over 10 years, focusing on how they have responded to DDA requirements, emerging technologies, and emissions standards.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2022
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

Merseyside boasts a rich and diverse bus history, even though the municipal colors have faded and the post-deregulation mix of operators has been replaced by the dominance of Arriva and Stagecoach. The decade between 2010 and 2020 saw a variety of developments within the Merseyside bus network. Commercially operated routes coexist with part or fully tendered services, resulting in a diverse range of vehicle types and operators. Some of these operators have ceased trading over time. In this captivating book, Simon Ackers delves into the changing vehicles, liveries, and operators during this period. He explores how bus operators have responded to the implementation of Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) requirements, emerging technologies, and emissions standards, as well as efforts to improve quality to encourage passenger growth. Ackers, who has firsthand experience in the local bus industry, provides insightful captions for each photograph, adding depth to the narrative.

Weight: 282g
Dimension: 165 x 233 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398109407