Poster; Things to come, unknown, 1970
Main details
| Reference number | 1980/84 |
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| Description | This poster, Things to Come, advertises the new one-man-operation double-decker London buses that were soon to be introduced. Illustrated by a photo of a double-decker bus, it explains that the new services will run more economically, keeping fares down and employing fewer but better-paid staff. One-man-operated single-decker buses had already been introduced and proved successful. The service was nicknamed 'Londoner', and the 'on-board' facilities and benefits are listed. The buses were fitted with a self-service, coin-operated turnstile and ticket machine to speed up the boarding process. |
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| Dates | 1970 |
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| Print code | 1270/3179H/1000 |
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| Completeness | 82% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 1016mmWidth 635mmDescriptive size Double royalColour Attribute Value Colour - Blue
Item content Attribute Value Object title Things to comeText THINGS TO COME London's New One-Man Double-Decker. London's buses are switching to one-man operation. In this way services can be run more economically by keeping costs - and therefore fares - down, and by employing a smaller number but higher-paid staff. Already many hundreds of new-type single-deck buses worked by only the driver are in service; now it is the turn of the double-decker.
This is to introduce the 'Londoner', London's new double-decker, purpose built for one-man operation, which will be going on to the streets in ever increasing numbers as the months go by.
The 'Londoner' looks different and is different from the conventional double-decker with its conductor and rear entrance and exit:
It carries 89 passengers - 68 seated with 21 standing on the lower deck.
Front 'two stream' entrance for quick boarding. Self service on the right for passengers with the right money who buy their ticket from a machine. Driver service on the left for passengers wanting change or children's tickets.
Centre exit for easy alighting.
Temperature control for warm air on both decks.
Loudspeakers for the driver to talk to passengers.
The first 'Londoners' went into service in January on routes 95 (Tooting Broadway - Cannon Street Station) and 220 (Park Royal - Harlesden - Tooting) followed by routes 189 and 271. To save your time and speed the bus on its journey, please have the exact fare ready whenever you use a one-man bus. -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Artist Unknown, 1970Printer The Baynard Press,Publisher London Transport, 1970