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The AEC Routemaster is a front-engined double-decker bus that was designed by London Transport and built by the Associated Equipment Company (AEC) and Park Royal Vehicles.
In the photo below you can see some of the different bus designs used over the years. Demand kept up until the 1950s when the most familiar model of the double deckers emerged. The 'Routemaster,' was first constructed in 1956.
A double-decker bus or double-deck bus is a bus that has two storeys or decks. They are used for mass transport in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Europe, Asia and also in cities such as Sydney; the best-known example is the red London bus, namely the AEC Routemaster.
The trolleybus: from the 1880s to the 20th centuryDuring the late 1800s, trolleybuses — also known as trams, trolleys, or electric streetcars — finally replaced horsecars, closing the era of animal-powered omnibuses. They ran on rails and were powered by electric current lines overhead.
Motorcoach. Motorcoaches are the largest and most luxurious buses in a charter company's fleet. They typically have reclining seats, onboard restrooms, DVD players, and other amenities to make your ride comfortable.
Articulated BusExtra-long (54 ft. to 60 ft.) buses with two connected passenger compartments. The rear body section is connected to the main body by a joint mechanism that allows the vehicles to bend when in operation for sharp turns and curves and yet have a continuous interior.
Most Routemasters were built for London Transport, although small numbers were built for British European Airways and the Northern General Transport Company. A total of 2,876 Routemasters were built, of which 1,280 are still in existence.
Double-decker buses weren't always redTo stand out from its competitors, the London General Omnibus Company decided to paint its entire fleet red. When the public London Transport took over, it chose to keep the same iconic color.
The word bus is short for omnibus, which means “for everyone.” Bus was first used in this sense in the 1830s, its everyone meaning referencing the fact that anyone could join the coach along its route, unlike with stagecoaches, which had to be pre-booked.
Double-decker buses are wider, taller, and longer than single-level buses, providing additional space for passengers and allowing for a higher passenger capacity. They also have a different design and layout, with a stairway and upper level seating, which makes them stand out from single-level buses.