Our range of Open Top buses available to Hire
The Full Open Toppers
We have a selection of fully open top buses, the famous heritage London Routemaster type and also a 1950’s RT type bus (older than a Routemaster and London had over 7000 of them in the ’50s) all in classic red London Transport livery with a cream band.
- 56 to 64 seats with 30 to 34 upstairs.
- Perfect for an all round view of the city.
- Treat your guests or staff to their private tour of the sights.
- Ideal for parades, shows and filming.
- Your own banners can be hung from the guard railings.
- Some vehicles have a public address audio system fitted.
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The Partial Open Toppers
We have a selection of partial open top buses, these have a roof over the first two window bays, all are famous heritage London Routemaster buses in the classic red London Transport livery with a cream band.
- The small covered section can deflect wind over your guests
- If you are filming or have sensitive equipment the cover can be handy in a shower
- Handy if some of your guests may like a top deck view but may feel the cold.
- See the sights from a London icon
- 64 – 72 seats, with 36 – 40 seats upstairs.
- Perfect for tours or parades.
- String your own organisation banners from the railings.
- Popular for film shoots
- Some vehicles have a public address audio system fitted.
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Open Top Single Decker – Daisy
Daisy is our heritage open top charabanc, bringing true memories of good times long past. She is from an era when pace was slower, she doesn’t go fast so we don’t send her on lengthy trips, but she is full of charm.
- Daisy Seats 35 people
- Daisy is not equipped with a PA system, she’s only short, you can shout!
- Daisy features brown leatherette interior seating.
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Enquiries
We have a wide variety of Open Top buses available to hire for your special event, these buses are very popular for TV work and music videos, They also give a grand view of our streets and sights from up high without windows reflecting on your cameras!
Private Sightseeing Tours? We can operate to your planned route (provided it’s legal!) or we can suggest a route for the time you have available for your guests. You can use your own tour guide or we can contract for a Blue Badge Tour Guide on your behalf. For tours a bus with a PA system will be needed, please specify when booking.
To Enquire about hire of our buses please use the “Contact Us” box above. Alternatively use our contact details listed below and one of our friendly members of staff will gladly assist you.
Get in Touch
The London Bus Company Ltd
Units 1-4
Northfleet Industrial Estate
Lower Rd
Northfleet
Kent
DA11 9SN
Tel: 01474 361199 ext 680
Office Hours Mon-Fri 09:00 to 1600