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A contact point for friends of Black Prince Buses, operators of bus services, preservation groups and transport related business around the UK.
Preservation Group Information
www.classicconnections.org.uk
The former home of the retired Wallace Arnold heritage coach fleet, immaculately maintained to concours standard by a group of dedicated staff at the Bradford depot. Co-Organiser of The Leeds Running Day. (Organisation no Longer Operating)
www.samuelledgardsociety.org.uk
Society formed in 1998, to preserve the history and the memories of this hugely respected Leeds bus operator.
www.avtg.co.uk
Yorkshire operator, preservationist. Buses & Coaches available for Private Hire, film work-see yesteryear, link below. Operate a very nice fleet of unique classic coaches and vintage cars, including two rather superb ex-Black Prince projects!. All occasions catered for.
www.dewsburybusmuseum.org
Home to a huge collection of mainly West Riding related vehicles, the museum organise several annual events.
www.lvvs.org.uk
A fine collection of road vehicles live here at the museum in Lincoln, where two excellent running day events happen during the year.
www.kbmt.org.uk
The largest collection of historical vehicles in Yorkshire.The Saltaire running day is the main event where many of the buses are in service.
www.classicbuses.co.uk
Dick Gilbert's encyclopedia of old buses!
www.rvpt.co.uk
The Caretakers of many unique and immaculately restored Ribble buses and coaches-check the website for details of the superb coastal events.
Current (2023) Bus Service & Operator Information
www.connexionsbuses.com
Family run Yorkshire bus operator, preservationist. The company operate over route 8 Leeds Ring Road & route 781, both formerly operated by Black Prince.
www.arrivabus.co.uk
Major Yorkshire operator, part of DB Gruppe.
www.wymetro.com
Government organisation co-ordinating Yorkshire transport.
www.firstgroup.com
Major Yorkshire operator, acquired the route network of Black Prince in 2005.
www.harrogatebus.co.uk
North Yorkshire bus operator, part of Transdev (France). The company operate over route 7, Leeds-Wetherby, formerly operated by Black Prince as the 770 until close of business in 2005.
www.squarepegbuses.co.uk/en/
Stagecarriage services and school buses operated from a Leeds base. Bodyshop facilities also available here.
Current (2023) Private Hire & Coach Operator Information
www.connexionsbuses.com
Family run Yorkshire bus operator, preservationist. Buses & Coaches available for Private Hire.
www.yesteryearcars.co.uk
Yorkshire operator, preservationist. Buses & Coaches available for Private Hire, film work. Operate a fine fleet of unique classic coaches and vintage cars, including two rather superb ex-Black Prince projects!. All occasions catered for.
www.lodgescoaches.co.uk
A hugely respected family run bus and coach business based in Essex,with private hire and holiday tours at the heart of the operation. Operated ex-Black Prince Optare M73WYG, now in preservation with Stephen Whiteley.
Interesting Bus & Coach Business
www.optare.com
Leeds based bus and coach bodybuilder, born out of the Charles Roe business. Optare moved from Crossgates to Sherburn in to a purpose built plant-the business is now part of the Indian Ashok-Leyland group.
www.wunoff.co.uk
Bespoke exhaust company, able to replicate original design to replace any exhaust. Completed a full system replacement for one of our Mercedes buses in 2017. Based in Idle, Bradford, beside the Transdev bus depot. Highly recommended.
www.dpeel.co.uk
Keighley based auto electrician, able to complete all vehicle repairs and offer heavy vehicle recovery under the Autotec brand.
www.resautoelectrical.co.uk
Auto electrician with PSV Knowledge.
Morley Related Business
www.morleymovers.co.uk
The Morley based removal and storage company in business since 2007 and operated by a former member of Black Prince staff!.
www.morley.gov.uk
The Town Council of Morley, home of Black Prince buses.
www.morleymarket.co.uk
The market at the heart of Morley town centre, drop in for a bargain!.
www.britcool.co.uk
Vehicle radiator repairs based on Britannia Road, Morley.
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