Our B Type, is not only special, it's unique. One of a kind, there is no other registered within the United Kingdom that is used for passenger service.
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The B-Type seats 18 Passengers upstairs, and 14 downstairs, ideal for smaller groups who want a personal unique experience. The Edwardian charm our vintage relic surely makes it the envious vehicle of choice for your own private tour of our stunning city.
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Our open top bus can be hired for other occasions such as weddings, proms, birthdays and family celebrations as well as corporate hires and product launches. Please contact our team via email at hireme@btype.london
The Birth of a London Icon:
The B-Type Bus
The B-Type bus, affectionately known as the "Battle Bus", was a groundbreaking piece of engineering and a London original. First produced in 1910 by the London General Omnibus Company, it became the first mass produced motor bus in the world. By 1913, over 2,500 B-Type buses were in service across London replacing the previous horse drawn buses.
The B-Type had a stop speed of 16 mph - fast for its day! It was powered by a reliable 25-horse power engine.
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The body was originally wooden, an open-air upper deck with solid rubber tyres.
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Our B-Type replica is powered by a classic Bedford engine, yet still has the classic engine sound. The tyres have also been upgraded to ensure a smoother ride!
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Wartime Role
When World war 1 broke out, over 1,000 B-Type buses were commandeered by the War Office. They were painted khaki, fitted with headlights, and used to transport troops and supplies across France and Belgium, some even as mobile pigeon lofts.
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Today, only a handful of original B-Type buses survive. They are treasured icons of British History and engineering. Riding our 1912 replica is like stepping back in time - a rare opportunity to experience the vehicle that helped move a city and support a nation at war.