Break-up of London Buses
In late 1988 London Buses was separated into different business units, in preparation for sell-off. The companies were created along geographic lines, with all but Westlink having routes running into central London. The division names and a small graphic device were added to the buses, in white. An exception to this was the Westlink unit, which received a new livery altogether.
The separate units created were:
| Division | Area | Logo | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centrewest | West | Arrow (then various) | |
| East London | East | Barge | |
| Leaside | River Lea | Swan | |
| London Central | South central | Ship | |
| London Forest | Waltham Forest | Oak tree | |
| London General | Southwest | Omnibus | |
| London Northern | North | Parliament | |
| London United | Southwest | Crest | |
| Metroline | Northwest | Stripes | |
| Selkent | Southeast | Hops | |
| South London | South | Tower Bridge | |
| Westlink | Kingston | n/a | |
| London Coaches | Central London Area | n/a |
Read more about this topic: Privatisation Of London Bus Services
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