London Buses route 183
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| 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,[citation needed] 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
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External links
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