Author: John Dawkins
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445673452
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 195

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Explore a wonderful collection of rare and nostalgic photographs of the Wilts and Dorset bus company.

Author: Richard Stubbings
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1398117374
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 184

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A fascinating illustrated overview of the evolution of the bus scene within the areas of Wiltshire and Dorset.

Author: John Law
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445668319
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 182

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John Law showcases a wonderfully photographic guide to the buses of Hampshire since the early 1970s.

Author: Jim Blake
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1473827175
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 161

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This book looks at an important turning point in the history of the bus industry in Britain. 1967 was the penultimate year to the end of an era, when private and semi-nationalized company's operated the bus networks in this country.??After 1967 the network was never the same again, with the formation of the National Bus Company in 1968.??The NBC was a very bland organization compared to the colourful bus companies that had existed before nationalization, and many small municipal fleets amalgamated to form Passenger Transport Executives.??This comprehensive volume covers a large number of the bus companies throughout the country in 1967 and also has a good readable narrative describing Jim Blake's journeys travelling on these services across Britain.

Author: Andrew Mead
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445669099
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 168

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Utilising his wonderful collection of photographs, Andrew Mead offers a fascinating pictorial history of buses on the Isle of Wight.

Author: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Transport Committee
Publisher: The Stationery Office
ISBN: 0215030923
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 193

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Buses are a key local service, but usage has been in decline since the 1950s. The Transport Act 1985 introduced deregulation, but that has failed to reverse that decline. The report examines the particular problems local authorities face in developing and implementing effective bus strategies. It is clear to the Committee that, for many areas, including all major metropolitan areas outside London, the current regime is not working. The Committee recommends more flexibility, and is particularly attracted by Quality Contracts. These would replace open competition with a licensed regime. Operators bid for exclusive rights to run bus services on a route or group of routes, on the basis of a local authority service specification. Independent Traffic Commissioners are another development that the Committee welcomes, and would like to see them have a higher profile and more resources and powers, especially to enforce Quality Contracts and penalise operators who do not meet their obligations. Others areas covered in the report are: securing socially necessary services outside the PTAs; congestion and bus priority; concessionary fares; and the image of the bus.

Author: David Moth
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445686066
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 121

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A nostalgic look back on buses in South West England between 1990 and 2005, with a wide variety of buses and liveries on show.

Author: Malcolm Batten
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445694883
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 190

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With rare and previously unpublished images of the mainland national bus company fleets around Wessex.

Author: Philip Wallis
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1398112526
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 179

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Hampshire born and bred author Philip Wallis recalls a bygone but not so distant era and some bus companies that would disappear under National Bus Company rationalisation.

Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
ISBN: 0241301629
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 374

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From sweeping beaches to medieval forests, country pubs to seaside hotels, The Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight is the ultimate guide to this stunning part of England. Our expert authors show you all the region's highlights and let you in on the secret spots locals love, with the fully updated listings shown on clear, full-colour maps. Alongside this you'll find gorgeous photography, fascinating historical background and vital practical information - everything from how to get around on public transport to when the best festivals are held. Discover the region's Jurassic geology, prehistoric sites, chocolate-box villages and literary landmarks, all in Rough Guides' trademark tell-it-like-it-is style. Whether you're interested in historic manors or wildlife walks, coastal cycle rides or farm-fresh food, The Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight will help you make the most of your time in this beautiful region.