Articulated buses in the United Kingdom

Mercedes-Benz O530 Citaro G in London

Articulated buses, colloquially known as "bendy buses", were rarely used in the United Kingdom compared to other countries, until the turn of the millennium. [according to whom?] This was due to a preference for the double-decker bus for use on high capacity routes.[according to whom?] In June 2006, there were over 500 articulated buses in the United Kingdom,[1] although they were still heavily outnumbered by double deckers. The majority of this fleet was used in London, although these buses would be withdrawn by end of 2011.[2]

  1. ^ "Trendy bendies - artics in the UK". Bus & Coach Professional. 6 June 2006. Archived from the original on 23 December 2007. Retrieved 21 February 2008.
  2. ^ Tom. "Articulated buses routes Debendification Confirmed". Boriswatch.co.uk. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 13 June 2011.