In 1991, the London bus system was operated by London Regional Transport (LRT), a government-owned corporation that was responsible for public transportation in the city. The bus network was extensive, with routes serving virtually every part of the city and its suburbs. Several different companies operated the buses under contract to LRT, and the fleet consisted of a variety of different types of buses, including double-decker buses and single-decker buses.
In 1991, the London bus system was in the process of undergoing significant changes. LRT was created in 1984 to take over responsibility for public transportation in London from the Greater London Council (GLC), which had been abolished. One of the critical goals of LRT was to modernize and improve the bus network, and in the years leading up to 1991, several new bus routes were introduced, and the fleet of buses was upgraded.
In addition, LRT had also begun introducing a new fare collection system known as the Travelcard system. This system allowed passengers to purchase a reusable smartcard, which could be used to pay for bus and rail fares. This replaced the traditional method of paying fares in cash on board the bus.
In summary, in 1991, the London bus system was operated by London Regional Transport, a government-owned corporation. It underwent significant changes, including new bus routes, an upgraded fleet, and a new fare collection system.
In 1991 and 1992, Peter Marshall photographed the passengers on London buses.
