The 2013 Round-Up - Part 1: The Operators where not much happened

2013 has been a successful year for some, and for others less so. We are going to take a look back at 2013, and see what has changed within the London Bus Scene! In this post, we look at small operators where not much happened!

Sullivan

Following the successful gain on Route 298 in February 2012, not much happened with Sullivan this year. They successfully gained Route 626 from Metroline, taking 10 VLEs which were displaced from London United once the 27 got new Hybrid buses.

ELV9 is seen on Route 626, out of service.  © George Reed

Sullivan Operation:
Total PVR - 19
Total percantage of operation - 0.25% - (As of 25/12/2013)
Gained - Route 626

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Quality Line

There is nothing much to report about on Quality Line either. They successfully retained Route 404 and ordered a brand new Solo SR bus, numbered OP34.

OP34 is seen on Route 404, its allocated route. © Robert Mighton

Quality Line Operation:
Total PVR - 75
Total percentage of Operation - 0.98% (As of 25/12/2013)

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CT Plus

The only major action that took place from CT Plus came right at the end of this year. Following the extension of Route 388 to Stratford City, three former Metroline TPs were ordered. These are numbered between HTP5 and HTP7 to work alongside the allocated HTL buses.

HTP3 is seen on Route 388 at Bethnal Green performing the extension. © Christopher Tongmee

In addition, OS18 has been taken off commercial duties and has transferred on to TFL work. You would normally find this bus on Route 309.

CT Plus Operation:
Total PVR - 73
Total percentage of operation - 0.95% (As of 25/12/2013)

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London Sovereign

Route 13 was successfully retained this year with new Gemini 2 Hybrid buses. These were numbered between VH1 and VH23 and displaced SLEs over to suburban Route 292.

VH21 stands at Golders Green whilst on Route 13. © Lawrence Abel

London Sovereign Operation:
Total PVR - 128
Total percentage of operation - 1.67% (As of 25/12/2013)

This post covered the small operators. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you a Happy Christmas!

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