Bus UK Cardiff Corporation Transport Department 1902 - 1970

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About Bus UK Cardiff Corporation Transport Department 1902 - 1970

Commenced operating trams in 1902. Started converting tram routes to trolleybus operation in 1942 but wartime restrictions only allowed one route to be converted until after the cessation of hostilities.Conversion of the remainder of the system took from 1946 to 1950. The trolleybus routes were converted to motor bus operation in 1970.

Motor buses had operated alongside the trams and trolleybuses from 1920.

The traditional maroon and cream livery gave way to orange at around the same time as trolleybuses were abandoned and more recent livery changes are recorded in the photos. If anyone can give more detailed information, dates etc. that would be very welcome.

For ease of reference I have split the Group into 2 parts - Up to 1970 and post 1970.

I have opened the Group to get the ball rolling but have heavy commitments to other Groups and would be very happy to make a Cardiff enthusiast an Administrator to take over day to day running and future development of the Group.