Independent Merseyside Buses

Since deregulation Merseyside has seen its fair share of independent bus operators come and go. In recent years Arriva and Stagecoach have been the dominant operators with the greater market share, but look closely and there are plenty of buses running round in different liveries, mainly on tendered work. These independent operators play their own important part in the Merseyside bus network. In this book, Simon Ackers presents a profile of the independent operators in recent operation, with a short and insightful introduction to each and a collection of photographs detailing their fleet and range of work. A colorful journey around Merseyside makes you realize there still is variety in an industry all too often dominated by the big groups.

Simon Ackers has always had an interest in public transport and is fortunate enough to now work in the industry. He is always keen to keep a photographic record of changes in the bus scene or work he’s been involved in.