Books by Andrew Wiltshire

The National Bus Company was an important part of passenger road transport between 1969 and 1988. It did not operate buses itself, but was the owner of a number of regional, subsidiary bus operating companies. Over 100 color photographs.

This book treats us to views of the famous London buses in chronological order, from the traditional types to the modern battery-electric bus. During the 1970s, the bus scene became increasingly interesting as London Transport struggled with unreliable and unsuitable vehicles. Most of these were far from life-expired, and their premature departure made the sourcing of suitable replacements a matter of urgency. During the 1980s, the London bus scene became one of constant change and was increasingly driven by politics. The increasing variety of vehicle types was accompanied by a proliferation of liveries but, throughout all this change, the Routemaster continued to live on in healthy numbers, and would do so for many more years to come.

This hardback 240 page book, takes a chronological look at the types of vehicles operated by Cardiff's municipal fleet and its successor up to the present day, and in particular motor buses and trolley buses. With an abundance of photographs and 80+ tables of information this journey is set down in loving detail by a life long enthusiast and respected documentarian of bus transport in Wales, who also happens to be a resident of Cardiff, and is consequently well familiar with the idiosyncrasies of its bus services.