Buses have been an important part of American History. Discover the 13 most famous buses to have ever driven off into the sunset with our imaginations. London's Double-Decker Buses. The double-decker bus is as much a symbol of London as Big Ben or London Bridge. They originally started carrying Londoners around town in 1956, and are still History. Shillibeer saw the success of the Paris omnibus in service and concluded that operating similar vehicles in London, for the fare-paying public with multiple stops, would be a paying enterprise, so he returned to his native city. Double decker bus - A bus that has two floors (decks). It can carry about 70 people. The LGOC B-type is a model of double-decker bus that was introduced in London on 1910. It was both built and operated by the London General Omnibus Company (LGOC).. This is a list of bus types used by London bus operators and tour operators in London throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, with their year of first introduction. Bus types written in bold are currently in use. Double-decker trolleybuses A trolleybus in Bradford in 1970. The Bradford Trolleybus system was the last one to operate in the United Kingdom; closing in 1972. Since the end of 1997, no double-decker trolleybuses have been in service anywhere in the world, but, in the past, several manufacturers made such vehicles. In the 1920s, the first engine-powered version of the double-decker bus made its debut in London society. With a growing population, there was a desperate need for more buses, sparking competition amongst the many companies in the city. Dennis Trident 2. The Dennis Trident 2 is a 2-axle low-floor double-decker bus chassis originally manufactured by Dennis, which was unveiled in 1997 and replaced the Dennis Arrow. It was built by TransBus after Dennis was incorporated into the group in 2001, then from 2004, it was built by Alexander Dennis following the collapse of TransBus. The Double-Decker Bus Began in France. Double-decker buses were first used in Paris as horse-drawn omnibuses. In 1906, the invention of the motorized Schneider Brillie P2, shown above, revolutionized public transportation. The invention is credited to a French businessman named Stanislas Baudry. His Chicago and New York double decker buses were revolutionary. The conventional front-engine 1300 Series buses they replaced carried 56 passengers—23 on the lower deck and 33 on the upper deck. Austin's low-loader 720 and 735 models could carry 72 passengers—31 on the lower deck and 41 on the upper level. Adult. US$69 US$62. Child. US$69 US$62. Add to Cart. More Info. Discover the best of NYC with New York Sightseeing's top-rated Hop on Hop off Bus Tours. Explore the Big Apple at your own pace from a double decker bus. Get your NYC tour bus tickets now. Climb aboard the Double Decker Big Bus and enjoy the history, cultural attractions, and dining and shopping along the route. Run the Rocky Steps, enjoy a cheesesteak or Philadelphia Soft pretzel, revisit the colonial past in Old City and Society Hill, visit America's first zoo, or shop the unique boutiques along South Street. R0gF0d.