Historedia
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First London Omnibus Service

When
4 July 1829
Where
London
Part of
First horse-drawn omnibus services in London

George Shillibeer launched the first London omnibus service on 4 July 1829, running from Paddington to the Bank.

Shillibeer used the same design and name as the Paris vehicle. The route connected Paddington, the Yorkshire Stingo, and the Bank via the New Road, Somers Town, and City Road. This service marked the beginning of horse-drawn omnibus operations in London.

Sources

  1. Horse-drawn omnibus Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-11
  2. George Shillibeer Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28

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