European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 20, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse England s famous Deckers soon by Damian Imoehl a Fulsche Presse Agen Lur London s Bright red double Decker buses Are 4q-years old this year Anci still trundling through the streets of the British capita a " the aluminium route master buses have their share6f nostalgic fans and have resisted All attempts at modernization. But with the imminent privatize Attoh of the London bus company the Bright red juggernauts now seem to be rolling toward the end of their Long career. Much fanfare accompanied the unveiling of the first prototype in 1954, an ambitious project which engineers and Industrial designers of London buses had worked on for years. With its automatic Gearbox efficient Shock absorbers and comparatively luxurious interiors the bus was immediately hailed 7isit"rninor technical the route master was specially conceived and built for London roads said la spokesman Robin Polford the prototype aimed to be functional extinct and attractive and quickly became a favorite with passengers and ii pics. Its Check ered seat covers Cream coloured handrails polished aluminium subdued lighting leather upholstery and sleek lines won general acclaim. La began Independent manufacture of the bus in 1959, and a total of 2,825 buses left the Assembly Halls by the time production came to a halt in 1968. That s when la started buying buses with a rear engine and single Entrance with the Driver issuing tickets. The route master was the last Independent production undertaken by the company. Only 630 original route masters still ply in London today. Many of them Are uneconomical outdated and partially even unsafe people fall off their open platforms All the time said Polford. Traffic planners Are obviously keen on privatizing London s bus routes and there s growing interest in reviving the trams that were brought to a standstill in 1952. Polford feels people would much rather take a Tram than a it s mainly is Dave Dudlo London s famous fire engine ref double Decker buses Are 40 years old this year. Tourists who d Kle to ride upstairs on double Deckers while most locals would rather take the lower seats he says. But the red buses which also serve As Mobile advertising pillars Aren t going to disappear from London immediately after the takeover by private investors. Recently 500 buses were serviced and refurbished to last another 10 years. Not everyone is satisfied with the outcome. The new interiors Are the most tasteless anyone Ever saw lamented critic Jonathan Glancey in the Independent newspaper. By the end of year 130 phased out buses will be housed in museums collector s garages and Sheds but londoners who can hardly imagine their City devoid of double Deckers Are worried about the Fate of the remaining route masters. The private concerns taking Over Aren t writing off the robust aluminium vehicles just yet. They re traditional and just Plain Good said Isabel Peters of stage coach a scottish investment company. One other Long standing is also to be preserved. According to a directive issued by the British traffic authorities buses in London will continue to be painted the same Bright fire engine red. Distributed by Scripps Howard news service choose from rates As Low As 9.75% apr and get a Cool a Back on an arcu visa. Even our Standard rate is lust 14.5% apr Well below the 19% to 21% some big Banks charge. So Call 0611-700-698 before this offer dries up. Or just come into any arcu Branc soon. Before the weather turns Chilly Rose bad Kreuz Nach Germany Cambrai Fritsch Darmstadt Germany Abraim building Frankfurt Germany Pioneer Haidau Germany Rhein Moin air base Germany Leinwar d Barracks Schwa Furt Germany base Germany Leijo Louii Bav Raikov Wurzburg Germany Andrews Federal credit Union to Mrtka we you must be member of clip Ini for Mawk a lip Wii i Aiu ticks it or l in visit Union. iinoti\1 a a ii iary 99i. The Ofifi thu Aiti owl to in vill la Aumi on Ili Host Wimmil pc Init Niv in off tit Oil the Isih of Sci Celii. And la e 15th of mini Ivich year plus 7.s"o. For primary arcu Kai Pinr Jui Kli a Villi , Jiw lifting itt Linig Wjk wooo Llie Rale will we the has Kwiim in with Mic in Vril a Vive Lii ii Onidi in Wiull mix in o sip Ninvi us 7.7spo. Warning accept no amateurs co Cdv Jam 9� 18 stripes Magazine october 20, 1994village Pavilion a a o o m Friday night 28 october 2100-0300hrs reggae Mcfadden Tony Woods " Watkins. O a Jerome juice " Newsome Uve co tit font mho Showtime at the Apollo in living color to series Carolines comedy hour bets comic View and Deff comedy Jam tickets $15 in Advance $20 at the door. Us dollars or visa Mastercard card accepted. Door opens at 2000 hours. 19 cardholders a d their guests be 18 yrs. Of age and Over. Coma dressed a the Montef you be always dreamed of being and bring a Ghoul Hendell
