So here’s a selection of photos which will hopefully transport frustrated bus passengers back to a time when you could travel in style by bus across Sheffield in the 1960s, 70s and 80s, when during the halcyon days of public transport in the region children could travel for just 2p and adults for 8p. As calls grow for buses to be brought back under public control more than 35 years after they were deregulated, these nostalgic photos show how much has changed.
All photos are courtesy of Picture Sheffield. Visit: https://www.picturesheffield.com/.
9. Bendibus
A Bendibus on High Street, Sheffield Photo: Picture Sheffield (Ray Brightman, FRPS AFIAP DPAGB Hon PAGB)
10. Silver Jubilee
A South Yorkshire Transport double decker bus no 271 painted silver for Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee, with an advertisement for Debenhams department store Photo: Picture Sheffield
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A Clipper bus on Eyre Street in Sheffield city centre in 1986 Photo: Picture Sheffield (P. David Turton)
12. Campaign bus
South Yorkshire County Council bus the 'Cat mobile' campaigning against the abolition of the council in 1986 Photo: Picture Sheffield