London General Omnibus Company begins operating
- When
- 1855
- Where
- London
- Episodes
- 1
The London General Omnibus Company (LGOC) was founded in 1855 to consolidate independent horse-drawn services in London. Originally an Anglo-French enterprise known as the Compagnie Générale des Omnibus de Londres, it became the largest operator in the city. The company operated until 1933, when it was absorbed into the London Passenger Transport Board.
Episodes
Background and detail
Origins. The company was originally an Anglo-French enterprise, also known as the Compagnie Générale des Omnibus de Londres. It was founded to amalgamate and regulate the many independent horse-drawn omnibus services then operating in London. The LGOC soon became the largest omnibus operator in London, serving as the principal bus operator between 1855 and 1933.
Legacy. In 1933, the LGOC became part of the new London Passenger Transport Board. The name London General fell into disuse, and London Transport became synonymous with the red London bus. In the 1990s, a shadow bus operating company was christened London General in honour of the LGOC.
People involved
- London General Omnibus Company · Bus Operator
- Compagnie Générale des Omnibus de Londres · Original Enterprise
Sources
- London General Omnibus Company Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-14
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