London Buses route 183
| 183 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Operator | London Sovereign |
| Route | |
| Start | Pinner |
| Via |
Harrow Kenton Kingsbury Hendon |
| End | Golders Green station |
London Buses route 183 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England. Running between Pinner and Golders Green station, it is operated by London Sovereign.
History
Route 183 commenced operating on 3 October 1934, running from Northwood Garage to Golders Green station via Pinner, North Harrow, Kenton, Kingsbury and Brent Green, operating from Hendon garage, using Leyland Titan STDs which were in turn replaced in 1953 by the AEC Regent III RTs. This route was still much the same in 1952.[1] LT-type buses allocated to Harrow Weald garage were used on route 183 between Golders Green and Pinner.[2] In April 1937, STD-type buses first went into service on route 183.[2]
Upon bring re-tendered, the route passed to London Sovereign with a new contract commencing in September 1999, with single deck Plaxton Pointer bodied Dennis Dart SLFs.[3]
In 2008, the route was the subject to persistent theft. Gangs of pickpockets targeted old people, slashing their bags and stealing their money, keys and other possessions.[4]
Upon bring re-tendered, the route was retained by London Sovereign with a new contract awarded in 2009.[5] On 18 January 2014, the frequency was increased again, by 25 per cent.[6]
References
- ↑ Mike Harris, The 1952 Greater London Bus Map
- 1 2 Graeme Bruce, J; Curtis, Colin (1977). The London Motor Bus: Its Origins and Development. London Transport. pp. 50, 76. ISBN 0853290830.
- ↑ Aldridge, John (May 1999). "Small (or smaller) is beautiful". Buses (Ian Allan Publishing) (530): 13.
- ↑ Tara Brady (October 27, 2008), Bus thieves target elderly, Harrow Observer
- ↑ Bus tender results | Transport for London – February 2009
- ↑ O'Neill, Natalie (15 January 2014). "TfL to increase frequency of bus route 183 between Golders Green and Pinner". This is Local London. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
External links
Media related to London Buses route 183 at Wikimedia Commons