Transport New Look

(1966, British Pathe)

Two stories in one:
The first looks at a new London Transport one person operated bus. London Transport XMS5 (JLA55D), a new AEC Merlin with Strachan body, is shown being demonstrated in Red Arrow livery for route 500.
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Interior views include the turnstile and change giving machine, also the standee layout:
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The second vehicle is LHM999D, a then new AEC Reliance with Duple Commander 36 seat coachwork working for Whytes of Edgware, seen first in the company of a London Transport AEC Routemaster:
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It's configured for use with a stewardess, who dispenses drinks and looks after the passengers:
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