Bedfordshire Independent Buses

Although one of England's smallest counties the smaller operators in Bedfordshire contain some very interesting vehicles. For many years they were mostly employed private hires and contract work, nowadays the majority of their income comes from school contracts and tendered contracts for the local councils, with some commercial work. The vast majority of the vehicles operated were new elsewhere and have been acquired for less demanding work. Two operators also have services along the new Luton Busway. Private hires and coaching now takes a back seat, with some operators no longer undertaking this type of work. Luton Airport provides an additional source of interest. Colour photography is used throughout, recording the scene from the 1980s onwards, including some names no longer around.