OUR STORY
Nine Reasons That We’re London’s Leading Operator of Vintage Routemaster Buses
#1 - Restored to an Incredible Standard
All of our buses have been restored with original parts and are as close to the real-life famous buses as they possibly can be – we don’t use after-market parts or “bodge” jobs – our focus is on providing beautiful transport with amazing service
#2 - Flawless track record
When it comes to your big day, everything has to run like clockwork – having been a vital part of over one thousand weddings over the past several years, RedRoutemaster.com are trustworthy, dependable and we’ve built our reputation on an incredible customer experience.
#3 - Your own conductor
Every bus comes with your own jolly conductor – he/she takes care of your guests, ensures that everybody gets the vintage Routemaster experience and keeps everybody safe – they can stub your personalised tickets and know the bus like the back of their hand (if any of your grandparents fancy a natter!)
#4 - Personalised Blinds & Tickets
You can have the front & back bus blinds customised for your event, and we can print custom bus tickets that our conductor can stub for your passengers – ensuring that the experience is truly unforgettable (additional fees apply)
#5 - The Little Touches Make a Big Difference
Our entire focus is on creating the vintage experience, that’s why our buses contain original adverts, original patterned seats and our conductors are dressed flawlessly, ensuring that you have as close to the real-life vintage experience as possible
#6 - Professional Sound System
If you want to say a few words, or listen to your own music on your journey, we have a professional hidden sound system built into all of our buses, allowing you to simply plug your phone or device into our system and blast your favourite music.
#7 - Passionate Family Operators
We’re a business built on passion – Managing Director and Operations Director, Adam and Darren are passionate transport enthusiasts – their passion is visible throughout every vehicle and member of staff, ensuring that experience is always our priority.
#9 - We're Operators (Not Brokers)
Whereas most of our competitors are brokers (middle men) – we own all of our buses and operate from our Head Office and Depot in Brentford, ensuring that we have full control of your hire and that we’re trustworthy, dependable and on time.
#10 - Multi-Award Winning Service
Having been awarded as ‘The Best Wedding Transport’ at the prestigious ‘UK Wedding Awards’ in both 2018 and 2019 – we have been recognized as the not just the best bus operator in the UK, but the best transport operator in the UK.
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“A dream of mine came true today, in a way I never had imagined. A tour in a real London icon – but it became so much more than that. We got a private tour in the streets of London with a guide providing us with information, historical facts and stories. Thank you so much – words cannot describe how grateful I am”
– Mathilde
We’re All Ready for Your Next Journey
RedRoutemaster.com are London’s leading operator of vintage routemaster buses, being involved in hundreds of weddings, tours and events each year.
Although traditional London buses are iconic as Big Ben and the Queen, the last Routemaster was withdrawn from general service in 2005, after 50 years of mainstream service.
However, despite being retired, many people still want to ride aboard this iconic British symbol.
The memories of conductors, hopping on the back and climbing the spiralling stairs bring back a host of nostalgic feelings, and all RedRoutemaster.com’s buses are restored and cared for to the highest of standards through their passionate team of enthusiasts and mechanics.
As a multi-award winning travel operator, having won ‘Best Wedding Transport’ for two years in a row at the prestigious ‘UK Wedding Awards’, RedRoutemaster.com now have over ten vintage buses in their fleet, all available for private hire.
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Do We Cover Your Area?
RedRoutemaster’s operating base is located in West London with easy access to the A4, A40, A406 (North Circular), A205 (South Circular), M4, M40, M25.
Many Routemaster companies are based outside of London.
We are located only 9miles from the heart of London.
We also serve the counties outside of London – so no matter where you are, or what your requirement is click here to get a quote, or ring us on 020 7000 1952.
Award-Winning Quality & Safety
Did you know that every year VOSA (the Vehicle and Operators Services Agency) discovers hundreds of unsafe operators of coaches, limos and novelty vehicles?
In April 2012 a crackdown on novelty vehicles in London handed out more than 70 penalties to rogue operators or drivers.
More than half were for vehicles that were unroadworthy.
With so many options available to you, and so many competitors that are unlawfully offering services – we wanted to ensure you’re informed about the things that you should be looking for when choosing the right company for your hire.
Your safety and protection is of the highest importance.
Vehicle Tax
Some vehicles stopped by VOSA have the wrong kind of vehicle tax, and others have no tax at all! Vehicles for hire mustn’t have ‘Historic’ or ‘Exhibition’ road tax – this means they are not passenger vehicles. Others didn’t have insurance cover – if in doubt, ask to see the insurance documentation. Wrong tax or insurance will end your hire there and then if you get inspected
Driver Hours/Safety
Drivers are only allowed to drive a certain number of hours a day. Commercial vehicles are fitted with monitoring devices that can’t be tricked, so VOSA will know if your driver is over his limit. This can spell the end of a party.
Are They a Licensed Operator?
The best way to avoid all of these problems is to check your operator holds a valid ‘O’ (for operator) disc. These are licences awarded by VOSA who check that the operator keeps within the law.