Britain's Bendy Buses

Unlike other parts of the world, Britain was slow to start operating bendy buses and, despite the first ones appearing in service in Sheffield in 1978, it was not until 1985 that the next examples made their appearance, again in Sheffield. Somewhat surprisingly it took a further 13 years before bendy buses gained wider acceptance in the UK and began to appear in other towns and cities, with the largest number being operated in London from 2002. Never reaching their potential, however, their number failed to grow to any extent and only 858 were ever placed in service, with their mass withdrawal commencing as early as 2009. Profusely illustrated in color, this book takes a detailed look at the bendy buses operated in the UK and their lives since their disposal by major operators.

Spre deosebire de alte parti ale lumii, Marea Britanie a inceput sa functioneze lent autobuze si, in ciuda primelor care au aparut in serviciu in Sheffield in 1978, abia in 1985 au aparut urmatoarele exemple, din nou in Sheffield. Oarecum surprinzator a durat inca 13 ani pana cand autobuzele curbate au obtinut o acceptare mai larga in Marea Britanie si au inceput sa apara in alte orase, cel mai mare numar fiind operat in Londra din 2002.