National Bus Company (UK)

This article is about the National Bus Company in Britain. For the historic Australian company, see National Bus Company (Australia).

National Bus Company
Norman Wilson's National Bus Company symbol, an italicised 'N' and its shadow formed into an arrow.
Western National Bristol VR in Forder in May 1979
ParentDepartment of Transport
Founded1 January 1969
Ceased operationApril 1988
HeadquartersLondon
Service areaEngland and Wales
Service typeBus operator

The National Bus Company (NBC) was a nationalised bus company that operated in England and Wales between 1969 and 1988. NBC did not run buses itself, but was the owner of a number of regional subsidiary bus operating companies.