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Uno (bus company)
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Uno is a bus service operated by the University of Hertfordshire
, England
, serving members of the general public, and also its own students and staff (at a discounted rate). The service was set up in 1992, growing out of a shuttle service previously operated for students at Wall Hall college near Watford connecting them to the other campuses of the University and the Polytechnic (Hatfield) before it.
It provides student transport to the expanding university from local areas as well as improving east-west travel across Hertfordshire
and has opened up new links from North London
. Services have expanded rapidly as the University has closed outlying sites at Watford and Hertford and developed the new de Havilland Campus on the site of the former Hatfield airfield. Other developments on this site, including business premises for companies such as Veolia, DHL
and T-mobile
have also provided passengers.
In 2005 it was re-branded "Uno" and the buses were painted in pink and purple, a departure from the previous black and white colour scheme. According to the University's student newspaper "Universe", the reason for the re-branding "is to have a name that reflects the wider market the buses serve in the community, basically not just for the inhabitants of the University of Hertfordshire".
Shortly after buying the St Albans operations of Centrebus (Holdings) UNO helped to found a voluntary partnership of local authorities, the university and the bus and rail operators serving the city with the aim of co-ordinating and improving public transport across St Albans. The partnership uses powers under the most recent Transport Act as a Quality Network Partnership(QNP)but will be known publicly as 'Network St Albans'. Uno is now the second largest bus operator in Hertfordshire.
On 20 April 2009 Uno recast many of its services to integrate a number of the former Centrebus
routes. Further changes occurred from 28 September 2009, following the opening of the new University Of Hertfordshire
Forum. These changes included significant improvements to late evening services and the extension of operating hours until as late as 3:30 am on some routes. The main timetable change each year takes place in September to coincide with the start of the school, college and university academic year.
's St Albans
garage, taking over all Centrebus routes operating from there, including the S St Albans City route network, PB1 (a Potters Bar
local route), various routes connecting St Albans with outlying towns and housing estates and a number of schools services provided under contract to Hertfordshire County Council.
In April 2009 several former Centrebus services were intregated into the main network (mainly as services 620 and 621) while a further route (304) provided under contract to Herfordshire County Council was transferred to Arriva Shires & Essex
.
In March 2010 some of the smaller local routes around Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City, that only ran a couple of times a day or one day a week, were lost to Sullivan Buses
. The evening 620 service contract was also lost to Arriva Shires & Essex
. The 694 service, introduced in September 2009 as a park-and-ride service between College Lane and Stanborough Lakes, was axed, presumably due to low passenger numbers. A further timetable change was made, as is customary to coincide with the start of the 2010-11 academic year in September 2010.
' St Albans operations, Uno continued to operate them from the St Albans garage. However, this was subsequently closed and operations centralised at the Hatfield location.
Current bus types in use with Uno:
Single deck
Double deck
Previous bus types used by UniversityBus/Uno
Single deck
Double deck
It also provide day ticket for £5 which allows you to travel on any Uno buses unlimited for a whole day. But not between Baldock and Stanstead Airport on route 700.
On 18 July 2010, there was a fare increase affecting almost every route. Most fares (controlled by Uno, i.e. not PlusBus or Explorer) increased by 5-10p, some more, some staying the same. The price for a day, week or month ticket also increased slightly.
Oyster card
s will no longer be accepted on the route 614 and 644 after 26 September 2010. Instead, children will have to show their 11-15 Oyster card to get discount travel. Adults will also get discount travel.
There is now a London Day Ticket which cost £2.50 unlimited travel or £2 for a single journey and a child ticket for £1.50 unlimited travel or £1 for a single journey but valid only on the 614/644 between Barnet and Wembley Park
The web-site figures are now out of date and the company now makes approximately 6,000,000 passenger journeys a year and fleet size is up to about 90 vehicles.
University of Hertfordshire
The University of Hertfordshire is a new university based largely in Hatfield, in the county of Hertfordshire, England, from which the university takes its name. It has more than 27,500 students, over 2500 staff, with a turnover of over £181m...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, serving members of the general public, and also its own students and staff (at a discounted rate). The service was set up in 1992, growing out of a shuttle service previously operated for students at Wall Hall college near Watford connecting them to the other campuses of the University and the Polytechnic (Hatfield) before it.
It provides student transport to the expanding university from local areas as well as improving east-west travel across Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England. The county town is Hertford.The county is one of the Home Counties and lies inland, bordered by Greater London , Buckinghamshire , Bedfordshire , Cambridgeshire and...
and has opened up new links from North London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. Services have expanded rapidly as the University has closed outlying sites at Watford and Hertford and developed the new de Havilland Campus on the site of the former Hatfield airfield. Other developments on this site, including business premises for companies such as Veolia, DHL
DHL
DHL Express is a division of the German logistics company Deutsche Post providing international express mail services. DHL is a world market leader in sea and air mail....
and T-mobile
T-Mobile
T-Mobile International AG is a German-based holding company for Deutsche Telekom AG's various mobile communications subsidiaries outside Germany. Based in Bonn, Germany, its subsidiaries operate GSM and UMTS-based cellular networks in Europe, the United States, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands...
have also provided passengers.
History
Uno, whose legal title is Universitybus Limited, was set up as a 'arms length' company by the University of Hertfordshire in 1992. It has its own Board of Directors and is expected to run on a fully commercial basis.In 2005 it was re-branded "Uno" and the buses were painted in pink and purple, a departure from the previous black and white colour scheme. According to the University's student newspaper "Universe", the reason for the re-branding "is to have a name that reflects the wider market the buses serve in the community, basically not just for the inhabitants of the University of Hertfordshire".
Shortly after buying the St Albans operations of Centrebus (Holdings) UNO helped to found a voluntary partnership of local authorities, the university and the bus and rail operators serving the city with the aim of co-ordinating and improving public transport across St Albans. The partnership uses powers under the most recent Transport Act as a Quality Network Partnership(QNP)but will be known publicly as 'Network St Albans'. Uno is now the second largest bus operator in Hertfordshire.
On 20 April 2009 Uno recast many of its services to integrate a number of the former Centrebus
Centrebus
Centrebus is a privately owned company that operate a number of services around Leicester and Leicestershire, Grantham, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, mainly in areas where Arriva has scaled down its bus operations. Centrebus also competes with Arriva on some routes in Leicester, Luton and Stevenage...
routes. Further changes occurred from 28 September 2009, following the opening of the new University Of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire
The University of Hertfordshire is a new university based largely in Hatfield, in the county of Hertfordshire, England, from which the university takes its name. It has more than 27,500 students, over 2500 staff, with a turnover of over £181m...
Forum. These changes included significant improvements to late evening services and the extension of operating hours until as late as 3:30 am on some routes. The main timetable change each year takes place in September to coincide with the start of the school, college and university academic year.
Routes
The current Uno network is as follows:| Route Number | From | To | Notes | Timetable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Shuttle Uno bus route SHTL Uno bus route SHTL is a commercially operated service by Uno serving both campuses of the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield and the Park and Ride. In the evenings and at weekends it operates between the two campuses, also serving Salisbury Village and Parkhouse Bus Station... |
Hatfield Hatfield, Hertfordshire Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It has a population of 29,616, and is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, the home of the Marquess of Salisbury, is the nucleus of the old town... Southway Park & Ride |
University Of Hertfordshire University of Hertfordshire The University of Hertfordshire is a new university based largely in Hatfield, in the county of Hertfordshire, England, from which the university takes its name. It has more than 27,500 students, over 2500 staff, with a turnover of over £181m... DeHavilland Campus |
Between every 5 and 10 minutes Monday to Friday daytimes and early evening. | Link |
| Night Shuttle Uno bus route SHTL Uno bus route SHTL is a commercially operated service by Uno serving both campuses of the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield and the Park and Ride. In the evenings and at weekends it operates between the two campuses, also serving Salisbury Village and Parkhouse Bus Station... |
Hatfield Hatfield, Hertfordshire Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It has a population of 29,616, and is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, the home of the Marquess of Salisbury, is the nucleus of the old town... Salisbury Village |
University Of Hertfordshire University of Hertfordshire The University of Hertfordshire is a new university based largely in Hatfield, in the county of Hertfordshire, England, from which the university takes its name. It has more than 27,500 students, over 2500 staff, with a turnover of over £181m... College Lane |
Every 15 minutes Monday to Friday late evening (continues operating until 3.30am). | Link |
| Leisure Shuttle Uno bus route SHTL Uno bus route SHTL is a commercially operated service by Uno serving both campuses of the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield and the Park and Ride. In the evenings and at weekends it operates between the two campuses, also serving Salisbury Village and Parkhouse Bus Station... |
Hatfield Hatfield, Hertfordshire Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It has a population of 29,616, and is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, the home of the Marquess of Salisbury, is the nucleus of the old town... Salisbury Village |
University Of Hertfordshire University of Hertfordshire The University of Hertfordshire is a new university based largely in Hatfield, in the county of Hertfordshire, England, from which the university takes its name. It has more than 27,500 students, over 2500 staff, with a turnover of over £181m... College Lane |
Every 15 minutes Saturday and Sunday (continues operating until 3.30am Saturdays and 1.30am Sundays). | Link |
| 2 (Hemel Hempstead) | Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead is a town in Hertfordshire in the East of England, to the north west of London and part of the Greater London Urban Area. The population at the 2001 Census was 81,143 .... Woodhall Farm |
Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead is a town in Hertfordshire in the East of England, to the north west of London and part of the Greater London Urban Area. The population at the 2001 Census was 81,143 .... Chaulden |
Every hour Sunday evenings. Monday-Saturday daytime service operated by Arriva Shires & Essex Arriva Shires & Essex Arriva Shires & Essex is a division of Arriva, with operations in Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and London. It is one of many private operators of London Buses. Until 2002 its operations included Colchester... . Monday-Saturday evening service operated by Redline Buses. Sunday daytime service operated by Centrebus Centrebus Centrebus is a privately owned company that operate a number of services around Leicester and Leicestershire, Grantham, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, mainly in areas where Arriva has scaled down its bus operations. Centrebus also competes with Arriva on some routes in Leicester, Luton and Stevenage... . Under contract to Hertfordshire County Council. |
Link |
| 3 (Hemel Hempstead) | Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead is a town in Hertfordshire in the East of England, to the north west of London and part of the Greater London Urban Area. The population at the 2001 Census was 81,143 .... Woodhall Farm |
Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead is a town in Hertfordshire in the East of England, to the north west of London and part of the Greater London Urban Area. The population at the 2001 Census was 81,143 .... Chaulden |
Every hour Sunday evenings. Monday-Saturday daytime service operated by Arriva Shires & Essex Arriva Shires & Essex Arriva Shires & Essex is a division of Arriva, with operations in Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and London. It is one of many private operators of London Buses. Until 2002 its operations included Colchester... . Monday-Saturday evening service operated by Redline Buses. Sunday daytime service operated by Centrebus Centrebus Centrebus is a privately owned company that operate a number of services around Leicester and Leicestershire, Grantham, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, mainly in areas where Arriva has scaled down its bus operations. Centrebus also competes with Arriva on some routes in Leicester, Luton and Stevenage... . Some journeys listed as being run by Centrebus Centrebus Centrebus is a privately owned company that operate a number of services around Leicester and Leicestershire, Grantham, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, mainly in areas where Arriva has scaled down its bus operations. Centrebus also competes with Arriva on some routes in Leicester, Luton and Stevenage... may be run by Uno and vice versa. Under contract to Hertfordshire County Council. |
Link |
| 4/5 (Hemel Hempstead) | Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead is a town in Hertfordshire in the East of England, to the north west of London and part of the Greater London Urban Area. The population at the 2001 Census was 81,143 .... Woodhall Farm |
Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead is a town in Hertfordshire in the East of England, to the north west of London and part of the Greater London Urban Area. The population at the 2001 Census was 81,143 .... Chaulden |
Every hour Sundays. Monday-Saturday daytime service operated by Arriva Shires & Essex Arriva Shires & Essex Arriva Shires & Essex is a division of Arriva, with operations in Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and London. It is one of many private operators of London Buses. Until 2002 its operations included Colchester... . Monday-Saturday evening service operated by Redline Buses. Under contract to Hertfordshire County Council. |
Link |
| 101 | Luton Luton Luton is a large town and unitary authority of Bedfordshire, England, 30 miles north of London. Luton and its near neighbours, Dunstable and Houghton Regis, form the Luton/Dunstable Urban Area with a population of about 250,000.... Church Street |
Hatfield Hatfield - Places :Hatfield is the name of several places around the world. It comes from O.E. Haeth field , meaning field of heather.In Australia*Hatfield, New South Wales, located in the Electoral district of Murray-DarlingIn England:... The Forum |
From 28 March 2011. 2 return journeys on Mon-Sat evenings. Under contract to Hertfordshire County Council between Stevenage & Luton Only. | Link |
| 301 | Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead is a town in Hertfordshire in the East of England, to the north west of London and part of the Greater London Urban Area. The population at the 2001 Census was 81,143 .... Bus Station |
Stevenage Stevenage Stevenage is a town and borough in Hertfordshire, England. It is situated to the east of junctions 7 and 8 of the A1, and is between Letchworth Garden City to the north, and Welwyn Garden City to the south.... Lister Hospital |
This service runs approximately hourly Monday to Saturday evenings under contract to Hertfordshire County Council. All daytime and Sunday evening journeys are operated by Arriva Shires & Essex Arriva Shires & Essex Arriva Shires & Essex is a division of Arriva, with operations in Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and London. It is one of many private operators of London Buses. Until 2002 its operations included Colchester... . |
Link |
| 304 | St Albans St Albans St Albans is a city in southern Hertfordshire, England, around north of central London, which forms the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans. It is a historic market town, and is now a sought-after dormitory town within the London commuter belt... Railway Station |
Kimpton Kimpton, Hertfordshire Kimpton is a village, situated between the Mimram and Lea Valleys, about six miles south of Hitchin in Hertfordshire, England. It is approximately four miles from Harpenden and Luton.... High Street |
Three return trips on Sundays only under contract to Hertfordshire County Council. All weekday journeys are operated by Arriva Shires & Essex Arriva Shires & Essex Arriva Shires & Essex is a division of Arriva, with operations in Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and London. It is one of many private operators of London Buses. Until 2002 its operations included Colchester... . |
Link |
| 341 | Hatfield Hatfield, Hertfordshire Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It has a population of 29,616, and is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, the home of the Marquess of Salisbury, is the nucleus of the old town... Hatfield Bus Garage |
Ware Station Road | Two hourly Monday to Saturday daytimes. Provides joint hourly frequency with route 641 between Hertford and Hatfield in term times. | Link |
| 404/405 | Welwyn Garden City Welwyn Garden City -Economy:Ever since its inception as garden city, Welwyn Garden City has attracted a strong commercial base with several designated employment areas. Among the companies trading in the town are:*Air Link Systems*Baxter*British Lead Mills*Carl Zeiss... Bus Station |
Hatfield Hatfield, Hertfordshire Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It has a population of 29,616, and is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, the home of the Marquess of Salisbury, is the nucleus of the old town... South Hatfield Bishops Rise |
Hourly Monday to Saturday evenings and Sundays only under contract to Herts County Council. | Link |
| 600/650 | Hatfield Hatfield, Hertfordshire Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It has a population of 29,616, and is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, the home of the Marquess of Salisbury, is the nucleus of the old town... Railway Station |
Hatfield Hatfield, Hertfordshire Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It has a population of 29,616, and is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, the home of the Marquess of Salisbury, is the nucleus of the old town... Hatfield Business Park Frobisher Way |
Runs in a circular direction only every 7–8 minutes Monday to Friday peak times. | Link |
| 601 | Welwyn Garden City Welwyn Garden City -Economy:Ever since its inception as garden city, Welwyn Garden City has attracted a strong commercial base with several designated employment areas. Among the companies trading in the town are:*Air Link Systems*Baxter*British Lead Mills*Carl Zeiss... Bus Station |
St Albans St Albans St Albans is a city in southern Hertfordshire, England, around north of central London, which forms the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans. It is a historic market town, and is now a sought-after dormitory town within the London commuter belt... St Peters Street |
Half hourly Monday to Friday daytimes. Free travel provided for Oaklands College Oaklands College Oaklands College is a Further education college in Hertfordshire, England in the United Kingdom.- Profile :Oaklands College is a large general Further Education College. It has campus sites in St Albans City, St Albans Smallford, Alban Park, Welwyn Garden City and a further training provision in... students. |
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| 602 Uno bus route 602 Uno bus route 602 is a commercial bus service operated by Uno which is the trading name of Universitybus Ltd. The route has contracted bus service elements for Hertfordshire County Council, in Hertfordshire, England... |
Hatfield Hatfield, Hertfordshire Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It has a population of 29,616, and is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, the home of the Marquess of Salisbury, is the nucleus of the old town... Hatfield Bus Garage or Hatfield Railway Station |
Watford Watford Watford is a town and borough in Hertfordshire, England, situated northwest of central London and within the bounds of the M25 motorway. The borough is separated from Greater London to the south by the urbanised parish of Watford Rural in the Three Rivers District.Watford was created as an urban... Town Centre |
Half hourly Monday to Saturday daytimes, hourly evenings and Sundays. One morning journey starts back from Borehamwood on Mondays to Fridays. Additional hourly evening services operate Monday to Saturday term times between St Albans and Welwyn Garden City. On Sunday afternoons and evenings a half hourly service is provided between Hatfield Station and the University of Hertfordshire Campuses (this direction only). | Link |
| 603 | Hatfield Hatfield, Hertfordshire Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It has a population of 29,616, and is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, the home of the Marquess of Salisbury, is the nucleus of the old town... Hatfield Bus Garage |
Welwyn Garden City Welwyn Garden City -Economy:Ever since its inception as garden city, Welwyn Garden City has attracted a strong commercial base with several designated employment areas. Among the companies trading in the town are:*Air Link Systems*Baxter*British Lead Mills*Carl Zeiss... Bus Station |
Every twenty minutes Monday to Friday daytimes, half hourly Saturday daytime. During University of Hertfordshire term time, extra buses on this route run to and from Hatfield Station only, giving a 10-minute frequency on the uno 603 between Hatfield Railway Station and University of Hertfordshire College Lane. | Link |
| 607 | Hatfield Hatfield, Hertfordshire Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It has a population of 29,616, and is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, the home of the Marquess of Salisbury, is the nucleus of the old town... Railway Station |
Hatfield Hatfield, Hertfordshire Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It has a population of 29,616, and is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, the home of the Marquess of Salisbury, is the nucleus of the old town... Salisbury Village |
Half Hourly. Operates Daily | Link |
| 610 | Hatfield Hatfield, Hertfordshire Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It has a population of 29,616, and is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, the home of the Marquess of Salisbury, is the nucleus of the old town... Hatfield Bus Garage |
Enfield Town Enfield Town Enfield Town is the historic town centre of Enfield, formerly in the county of Middlesex and now in the London Borough of Enfield. It is north north-east of Charing Cross... Church Street |
Half Hourly Monday to Friday daytimes, only serves stops between Potters Bar & Enfield During Peak. On Saturdays operates hourly between Hatfield The Galleria and Potters Bar High Street. | Link |
| 614 | Hatfield Hatfield, Hertfordshire Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It has a population of 29,616, and is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, the home of the Marquess of Salisbury, is the nucleus of the old town... Hatfield Bus Garage |
Queensbury Queensbury, London Queensbury is a locality in northwest London, England. It is located in the south eastern part of the London Borough of Harrow and on the boundary with the London Borough of Brent.-Geography and history:... Underground Station |
runs in conjunction with route 644 to provide a bus every thirty minutes on weekdays and hourly on Saturdays | Link |
| 615 | Hatfield Hatfield, Hertfordshire Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It has a population of 29,616, and is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, the home of the Marquess of Salisbury, is the nucleus of the old town... Town Centre or Frobisher Way |
Stanmore Stanmore Stanmore is a suburban area of the London Borough of Harrow, in northwest London. It is situated northwest of Charing Cross. The area is home to Stanmore Hill, one of the highest points of London, high.-Toponymy:... Rectory Lane Church |
Hourly Monday to Friday, runs half-hourly during peak and hourly on Saturdays. Now Under Contract to HCC | Link |
| 620 | Hatfield Hatfield, Hertfordshire Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It has a population of 29,616, and is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, the home of the Marquess of Salisbury, is the nucleus of the old town... Hatfield Town Centre |
Redbourn Redbourn Redbourn is a village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, lying on Watling Street, 3 miles from Harpenden, 4 miles from St Albans and 5 miles from Hemel Hempstead. It has a population of around 6,000.-History:... Ridgedown |
Hourly Monday to Saturday daytimes, certain peak hour journeys continue to or from Hemel Hempstead. Evening service provided by Arriva Arriva Shires & Essex Arriva Shires & Essex is a division of Arriva, with operations in Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and London. It is one of many private operators of London Buses. Until 2002 its operations included Colchester... . |
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| 621 | Hatfield Hatfield, Hertfordshire Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It has a population of 29,616, and is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, the home of the Marquess of Salisbury, is the nucleus of the old town... Hatfield Town Centre |
Watford Watford Watford is a town and borough in Hertfordshire, England, situated northwest of central London and within the bounds of the M25 motorway. The borough is separated from Greater London to the south by the urbanised parish of Watford Rural in the Three Rivers District.Watford was created as an urban... Town Centre |
Hourly Mondays to Saturday daytimes. There is no service between St Albans and Hatfield on Saturdays. Replaced part of route 320. | Link |
| 622 | Hatfield Hatfield, Hertfordshire Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It has a population of 29,616, and is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, the home of the Marquess of Salisbury, is the nucleus of the old town... The Forum |
Watford Watford Watford is a town and borough in Hertfordshire, England, situated northwest of central London and within the bounds of the M25 motorway. The borough is separated from Greater London to the south by the urbanised parish of Watford Rural in the Three Rivers District.Watford was created as an urban... Town Centre |
Every Two Hours Monday to Friday daytimes | Link |
| 625 | Letchworth Letchworth Letchworth Garden City, commonly known as Letchworth, is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England. The town's name is taken from one of the three villages it surrounded - all of which featured in the Domesday Book. The land used was first purchased by Quakers who had intended to farm the... Jackmans Estate |
Stevenage Stevenage Stevenage is a town and borough in Hertfordshire, England. It is situated to the east of junctions 7 and 8 of the A1, and is between Letchworth Garden City to the north, and Welwyn Garden City to the south.... North Herts College |
Hourly Monday – Friday. Under Contract to North Herts College. | http://unobus.info/pdfs/625_635.pdf |
| 634 | Hatfield Hatfield, Hertfordshire Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It has a population of 29,616, and is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, the home of the Marquess of Salisbury, is the nucleus of the old town... Business Park |
Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead is a town in Hertfordshire in the East of England, to the north west of London and part of the Greater London Urban Area. The population at the 2001 Census was 81,143 .... Rail Station |
Hourly Monday – Friday daytimes. Offers a 2-minute-transfer to bus 635, that will continue to Lister Hospital. | Link |
| 635 | Letchworth Letchworth Letchworth Garden City, commonly known as Letchworth, is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England. The town's name is taken from one of the three villages it surrounded - all of which featured in the Domesday Book. The land used was first purchased by Quakers who had intended to farm the... Grange Estate |
Hatfield, Hertfordshire Hatfield, Hertfordshire Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It has a population of 29,616, and is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, the home of the Marquess of Salisbury, is the nucleus of the old town... The Forum |
Hourly Monday – Friday. | http://unobus.info/pdfs/625_635.pdf |
| 636 | Hatfield Hatfield, Hertfordshire Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It has a population of 29,616, and is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, the home of the Marquess of Salisbury, is the nucleus of the old town... University of Hertfordshire The Forum |
London Colney London Colney London Colney is a village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England. It is located to the north of London, at Junction 22 of the M25 motorway.... |
Approximately hourly Monday – Friday daytimes, peak hour service continues to and from Leagrave. Evening service operates between London Colney and Hatfield | Link |
| 641 | Hatfield Hatfield, Hertfordshire Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It has a population of 29,616, and is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, the home of the Marquess of Salisbury, is the nucleus of the old town... Hatfield Bus Garage |
Broxbourne Broxbourne Broxbourne is a commuter town in the Broxbourne borough of Hertfordshire in the East of England with a population of 13,298 in 2001.It is located 17.1 miles north north-east of Charing Cross in London and about a mile north of Wormley and south of Hoddesdon... Railway Station |
No Longer operates, see service 341 | |
| 644 | Hatfield Hatfield, Hertfordshire Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It has a population of 29,616, and is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, the home of the Marquess of Salisbury, is the nucleus of the old town... |
Wembley Park Wembley Park Wembley Park is an area of northwest London, UK. It is part of Wembley, and located in the London Borough of Brent. It includes Wembley Stadium, England's primary football stadium and a major sports and entertainment venue, and Wembley Arena, a concert venue... |
runs in conjunction with route 614 to provide a bus every thirty minutes on weekdays and hourly on Saturdays | Link |
| 655 | Hatfield Hatfield, Hertfordshire Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It has a population of 29,616, and is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, the home of the Marquess of Salisbury, is the nucleus of the old town... Hatfield Bus Garage or Frobisher Way |
Borehamwood Borehamwood -Film industry:Since the 1920s, the town has been home to several film studios and many shots of its streets are included in final cuts of 20th century British films. This earned it the nickname of the "British Hollywood"... Manor Way |
Hourly Monday – Saturday daytimes. | Link |
| 658 | St Albans St Albans St Albans is a city in southern Hertfordshire, England, around north of central London, which forms the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans. It is a historic market town, and is now a sought-after dormitory town within the London commuter belt... City Centre |
Borehamwood Borehamwood -Film industry:Since the 1920s, the town has been home to several film studios and many shots of its streets are included in final cuts of 20th century British films. This earned it the nickname of the "British Hollywood"... Ripon Park |
Hourly Monday – Saturday daytimes, joint 30 min frequency between St Albans and London Colney with route 659. One school journey in either direction diverts to St Albans Drakes Drive. Was part of 602. | Link |
| 659 | St Albans St Albans St Albans is a city in southern Hertfordshire, England, around north of central London, which forms the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans. It is a historic market town, and is now a sought-after dormitory town within the London commuter belt... City Centre |
London Colney London Colney London Colney is a village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England. It is located to the north of London, at Junction 22 of the M25 motorway.... Sainsbury's |
Hourly Daily, joint 30 min frequency between St Albans and London Colney with route 658. | Link |
| 700 | Stansted Airport | Stevenage Stevenage Stevenage is a town and borough in Hertfordshire, England. It is situated to the east of junctions 7 and 8 of the A1, and is between Letchworth Garden City to the north, and Welwyn Garden City to the south.... Bus Station |
Daily evey 2 hours. Limited stop service, under contract to Hertfordshire County Council. | Link |
| 712/714 | Hatfield Hatfield, Hertfordshire Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It has a population of 29,616, and is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, the home of the Marquess of Salisbury, is the nucleus of the old town... |
London London London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its... Victoria |
4 journeys operated by Uno, 1 journey operated by Arriva The Shires (each way). | Link |
| 813 | Watford Watford Watford is a town and borough in Hertfordshire, England, situated northwest of central London and within the bounds of the M25 motorway. The borough is separated from Greater London to the south by the urbanised parish of Watford Rural in the Three Rivers District.Watford was created as an urban... Town Centre |
Garston Garston, Hertfordshire Garston is a village in Hertfordshire, England, more or less contiguous with Watford and now, despite retaining a local identity, is effectively, a suburb... St Michael's School |
One return journey school days under contract to Hertfordshire County Council. | Link |
| 826 | Hatfield Hatfield, Hertfordshire Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It has a population of 29,616, and is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, the home of the Marquess of Salisbury, is the nucleus of the old town... Beales Hotel |
Potters Bar Potters Bar Potters Bar is a town in the Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire, England, located north of Central London. In 2001 it had a population of 21,618.... Dame Alice Owen School |
One return journey school days under contract to Hertfordshire County Council. | Link |
| 870 | Weston Weston, Hertfordshire Weston is a village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England.It is located between Stevenage, Letchworth and Baldock. just east of the A1 junction 9. The Baldock bypass passes through the Weston Hills between Weston and Baldock in a cut-and-cover tunnel... Red Lion |
Letchworth Letchworth Letchworth Garden City, commonly known as Letchworth, is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England. The town's name is taken from one of the three villages it surrounded - all of which featured in the Domesday Book. The land used was first purchased by Quakers who had intended to farm the... Fearnhill School |
One return journey school days under contract to Hertfordshire County Council. | Link |
| 884 | How Wood How Wood, Hertfordshire How Wood is an Area in Park Street situated between the towns of Watford and St Albans in Hertfordshire, England. Although the area was once part of Park Street, as the residential community has expanded, it has gained a reputation as a different area.... Penn Road |
St Albans St Albans St Albans is a city in southern Hertfordshire, England, around north of central London, which forms the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans. It is a historic market town, and is now a sought-after dormitory town within the London commuter belt... Sandringham School |
One return journey school days under contract to Hertfordshire County Council. | Link |
| HA1/HA2 | Harpenden Harpenden Harpenden is a town in Hertfordshire, England.The town's total population is just under 30,000.-Geography and administration:There are two civil parishes: Harpenden and Harpenden Rural.... |
Harpenden Harpenden Harpenden is a town in Hertfordshire, England.The town's total population is just under 30,000.-Geography and administration:There are two civil parishes: Harpenden and Harpenden Rural.... |
Mon-Sat. Harpenden local service. | Link 1 Link 2 |
| PB1 | Potters Bar Potters Bar Potters Bar is a town in the Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire, England, located north of Central London. In 2001 it had a population of 21,618.... Shillitoe Avenue/Rushfield |
Potters Bar Potters Bar Potters Bar is a town in the Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire, England, located north of Central London. In 2001 it had a population of 21,618.... Oakmere Estate |
Every 30 minutes daytime Monday-Saturday. No Sunday service. Operated under contract to Hertfordshire County Council on Saturdays. | Link |
| S1 | St Albans St Albans St Albans is a city in southern Hertfordshire, England, around north of central London, which forms the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans. It is a historic market town, and is now a sought-after dormitory town within the London commuter belt... St Peters Street |
St Albans St Albans St Albans is a city in southern Hertfordshire, England, around north of central London, which forms the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans. It is a historic market town, and is now a sought-after dormitory town within the London commuter belt... Mile House Estate |
Every 20 minutes daytime Monday-Saturday. Runs this direction only. Some journeys operated under contract to Hertfordshire County Council. | Link |
| S2 | St Albans St Albans St Albans is a city in southern Hertfordshire, England, around north of central London, which forms the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans. It is a historic market town, and is now a sought-after dormitory town within the London commuter belt... St Albans Station |
St Albans St Albans St Albans is a city in southern Hertfordshire, England, around north of central London, which forms the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans. It is a historic market town, and is now a sought-after dormitory town within the London commuter belt... New Greens Estate |
Every 20 minutes daytime Monday-Saturday. Runs this direction only. Some journeys operated under contract to Hertfordshire County Council. | Link |
| S3 | St Albans St Albans St Albans is a city in southern Hertfordshire, England, around north of central London, which forms the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans. It is a historic market town, and is now a sought-after dormitory town within the London commuter belt... St Peters Street |
St Albans St Albans St Albans is a city in southern Hertfordshire, England, around north of central London, which forms the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans. It is a historic market town, and is now a sought-after dormitory town within the London commuter belt... Jersey Farm Estate |
Every 20 minutes daytime Monday-Saturday. Some journeys operated under contract to Hertfordshire County Council. | Link |
| S4 Uno buses route S4 Uno bus route S4 is a local bus service in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, linking Cottonmill to St Albans city centre . It operates together with route S5.-History:... |
St Albans St Albans St Albans is a city in southern Hertfordshire, England, around north of central London, which forms the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans. It is a historic market town, and is now a sought-after dormitory town within the London commuter belt... City Centre |
St Albans St Albans St Albans is a city in southern Hertfordshire, England, around north of central London, which forms the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans. It is a historic market town, and is now a sought-after dormitory town within the London commuter belt... Cottonmill |
Every 30 minutes daytime Monday-Saturday. Circular. Operated under contract to Hertfordshire County Council. | Link |
| S5 Uno buses route S5 Uno bus route S5 is a St Albans local bus service, linking the Cottonmill estate with the City Centre. It operates together with route S4.-History:S5 was one of six new local routes introduced in St Albans by London Country Bus Services in October 1976... |
St Albans St Albans St Albans is a city in southern Hertfordshire, England, around north of central London, which forms the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans. It is a historic market town, and is now a sought-after dormitory town within the London commuter belt... City Centre |
St Albans St Albans St Albans is a city in southern Hertfordshire, England, around north of central London, which forms the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans. It is a historic market town, and is now a sought-after dormitory town within the London commuter belt... Cottonmill |
Every 30 minutes daytime Monday-Saturday. Circular. Operated under contract to Hertfordshire County Council. | Link |
| S8/S9 | St Albans St Albans St Albans is a city in southern Hertfordshire, England, around north of central London, which forms the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans. It is a historic market town, and is now a sought-after dormitory town within the London commuter belt... Verulam Estate |
St Albans St Albans St Albans is a city in southern Hertfordshire, England, around north of central London, which forms the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans. It is a historic market town, and is now a sought-after dormitory town within the London commuter belt... Marshalswick |
Every hour Monday-Saturday daytimes. Operated under contract to Hertfordshire County Council. | Link |
Previous route changes
In March 2008 Uno bought CentrebusCentrebus
Centrebus is a privately owned company that operate a number of services around Leicester and Leicestershire, Grantham, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, mainly in areas where Arriva has scaled down its bus operations. Centrebus also competes with Arriva on some routes in Leicester, Luton and Stevenage...
's St Albans
St Albans
St Albans is a city in southern Hertfordshire, England, around north of central London, which forms the main urban area of the City and District of St Albans. It is a historic market town, and is now a sought-after dormitory town within the London commuter belt...
garage, taking over all Centrebus routes operating from there, including the S St Albans City route network, PB1 (a Potters Bar
Potters Bar
Potters Bar is a town in the Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire, England, located north of Central London. In 2001 it had a population of 21,618....
local route), various routes connecting St Albans with outlying towns and housing estates and a number of schools services provided under contract to Hertfordshire County Council.
In April 2009 several former Centrebus services were intregated into the main network (mainly as services 620 and 621) while a further route (304) provided under contract to Herfordshire County Council was transferred to Arriva Shires & Essex
Arriva Shires & Essex
Arriva Shires & Essex is a division of Arriva, with operations in Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and London. It is one of many private operators of London Buses. Until 2002 its operations included Colchester...
.
In March 2010 some of the smaller local routes around Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City, that only ran a couple of times a day or one day a week, were lost to Sullivan Buses
Sullivan Buses
Sullivan Buses is a bus operating company based in South Mimms, Hertfordshire, England. Founded in 1999, it operates local bus services in and around Hertfordshire including school services; rail replacement bus services in and near London; bus links in Surrey to and from Thorpe Park; and vehicle...
. The evening 620 service contract was also lost to Arriva Shires & Essex
Arriva Shires & Essex
Arriva Shires & Essex is a division of Arriva, with operations in Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and London. It is one of many private operators of London Buses. Until 2002 its operations included Colchester...
. The 694 service, introduced in September 2009 as a park-and-ride service between College Lane and Stanborough Lakes, was axed, presumably due to low passenger numbers. A further timetable change was made, as is customary to coincide with the start of the 2010-11 academic year in September 2010.
Garages and buses
Uno operates from a head office and garage in the Hatfield Business Park. The garage and offices were purpose built and opened in 2003. Following the takeover of CentrebusCentrebus
Centrebus is a privately owned company that operate a number of services around Leicester and Leicestershire, Grantham, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, mainly in areas where Arriva has scaled down its bus operations. Centrebus also competes with Arriva on some routes in Leicester, Luton and Stevenage...
' St Albans operations, Uno continued to operate them from the St Albans garage. However, this was subsequently closed and operations centralised at the Hatfield location.
Current bus types in use with Uno:
Single deck
- Optare SoloOptare SoloThe Optare Solo is a low-floor midibus manufactured by Optare in Leeds, UK since 1997. The name "Solo" is a play on the low-floor status of the bus, the manufacturer believing its vehicle having an entrance that is "so low" from the floor, namely 200 mm with kneeling suspension.The innovative...
- Dennis DartDennis DartThe Dennis Dart is a rear-engined midibus built by Dennis in the United Kingdom. More than 11,000 were built during 18 years of production....
/ with Plaxton Pointer, MarshallMarshall BusMarshall Bus was a British bus manufacturer between 1992 and 2002. The company's most popular product was the Marshall Capital, which was a single-decker bus body built between 1997 and 2003...
C27 and Wright HandybusWright HandybusThe Wright Handybus was a single-deck bus body built primarily on Dennis Dart chassis by Wright between 1990 and 1995. It was also built on a small number of Leyland Swift chassis, in which form it had a higher floorline. It has a bolted aluminium structure....
bodywork - Dennis Dart SLF / with Caetano NimbusCaetano NimbusThe Caetano Nimbus was a bus body built by Salvador Caetano in Waterlooville, Hampshire, England, between 1999 and 2007. It was constructed exclusively on the Dennis Dart SLF....
, Plaxton/Transbus/Alexander Dennis Pointer 2/MPD and Wright CrusaderWright CrusaderThe Wright Crusader is a single-decker bus body built by Wright on Dennis Dart SLF and Volvo B6LE chassis. The Wright Crusader 2 was built on the B6LE's successor, the Volvo B6BLE....
bodywork - DAF/VDL SB120VDL SB120The VDL SB120 is a low-floor light-weight midibus produced from 1999 by VDL Bus International of the Netherlands primarily for the UK market....
/ Wright CadetWright CadetThe Wright Cadet was a midibus body built by British coachbuilder Wrightbus, solely on the DAF/VDL SB120; it was sold via VDL dealer Arriva Bus & Coach. For a time, Volvo additionally sold the chassis/body combination, however the body was marketed as the Merit.The Cadet was replaced by the Wright... - Scania OmniCityScania OmniCityThe Scania OmniCity is an integrally-constructed transverse-engined low floor citybus available on the European market. The OmniCity is a complete product built in Poland by Scania AB, a company based in Sweden....
- Mercedes-Benz O530 CitaroMercedes-Benz O530 CitaroThe Mercedes-Benz Citaro is the current Mercedes-Benz/EvoBus mainstream single-decker bus intended for public transport, introduced in 1997 and replaced the Mercedes-Benz O405/O405N series...
Double deck
- DAF/VDL DB250VDL DB250The VDL DB250 is a double-decker bus sold in the UK through VDL Bus International's UK dealer Arriva Bus & Coach. A small number of DB250s have also been exported to Istanbul, Turkey.-DB250:...
with Optare SpectraOptare SpectraLaunched in 1991, the Optare Spectra is a double-decker bus body built on the DAF DB250 chassis.The vehicle was developed as a joint project between Optare and DAF; based on the designs of the successful MCW Metrobus which Optare had purchased, but they are no means a restlyed Metrobus...
(low floor) and East Lancs Myllennium LowlanderEast Lancs Myllennium LowlanderThe East Lancs Myllennium Lowlander is the type of bus body built on the DAF/VDL DB250 chassis by East Lancashire Coachbuilders.-History:The Myllennium Lowlander superseded the East Lancs Lowlander. The Lowlander was also the East Lancs body for the DAF DB250, but in 2000, was given a facelift with...
bodywork - Dennis Trident 2Dennis Trident 2Dennis Trident 2 is a 2-axle low-floor double-decker bus chassis originally built by Dennis in the United Kingdom, which was unveiled in 1997 and replaced the Dennis Arrow...
/ Plaxton PresidentPlaxton PresidentThe Plaxton President was a double-decker bus body built at Northern Counties plant in Wigan, England and branded as a Plaxton product for its main production run. It was unveiled in 1997 and built between 1999 and 2005. When Plaxton became part of TransBus International, the body was sold under...
new to London GeneralLondon GeneralLondon General is a bus company operating in Surrey ang Greater London. It is owned by the Go-Ahead Group and operates most buses under contract to London Buses...
and bought in late 2009 for route 601 - Scania N94UDScania N-seriesScania N-series is a series of city bus with straight-up, transversely mounted Euro IV/Euro V engine at the rear.It is available as N230UB, N270UB as well as the N230UD and N270UD...
/ East Lancs OmniDekkaScania OmniDekkaThe Scania OmniDekka is a double-decker bus built for sale in the UK... - Scania N230UDScania N-seriesScania N-series is a series of city bus with straight-up, transversely mounted Euro IV/Euro V engine at the rear.It is available as N230UB, N270UB as well as the N230UD and N270UD...
/ Optare OlympusOptare OlympusThe Optare Olympus is a double-decker bus built by Optare...
Previous bus types used by UniversityBus/Uno
Single deck
- Optare MetroRiderOptare MetroRiderThe Optare MetroRider was a midibus built by Optare between 1989 and 2000. Optare based the original design on the MCW Metrorider after Optare bought the rights following a decision by MCW to end bus production. This model also replaced the less successful StarRider.The MetroRider was an integral...
- Leyland NationalLeyland NationalThe Leyland National is a British single-deck bus built in large quantities between 1972 and 1985. It was developed as a joint project between two UK nationalised industries - the National Bus Company and British Leyland. Buses were constructed at a specially built factory at the Lillyhall...
bought secondhand - Leyland National / East Lancs GreenwayEast Lancs GreenwayThe East Lancs Greenway, or National Greenway, is a type of bus which is rebuilt by East Lancashire Coachbuilders from a Leyland National single-deck bus.-History:...
bought secondhand - DAF SB220DAF SB220The DAF SB220 is a city bus chassis produced by DAF Bus International in the 1980s and 1990s.It has been superseded by the DAF/VDL SB200 and SB250.-United Kingdom :*Optare Delta*Ikarus Citibus...
/ Optare DeltaOptare DeltaThe Optare Delta is a single-decker bus body produced for the DAF SB220 chassis. They were built in a factory in Leeds. They are known for their distinctive sloping front window.-Production:...
bought Secondhand - Blue Bird Corporation BRE/CRSE integral All American School Bus
- Mercedes-BenzMercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz is a German manufacturer of automobiles, buses, coaches, and trucks. Mercedes-Benz is a division of its parent company, Daimler AG...
OH1416 / Wright Urbanranger - DAF SB220DAF SB220The DAF SB220 is a city bus chassis produced by DAF Bus International in the 1980s and 1990s.It has been superseded by the DAF/VDL SB200 and SB250.-United Kingdom :*Optare Delta*Ikarus Citibus...
/ Northern Counties PaladinNorthern Counties PaladinThe Northern Counties Paladin, also badged as the Plaxton Paladin towards the end of production, is a step-entrance single-deck bus body built by Northern Counties of Wigan, UK, between 1991 and 1998.... - Wright Axcess-UltralowWright Axcess-UltralowThe Wright Axcess-Ultralow is a low-floor single-deck bus body built on the Scania L113CRL chassis by Wrightbus between 1995 and 1998.-History:A total of 330 were built, of which 244 were for companies owned by FirstBus/Group...
/ Scania L113CRL on loan from Nottingham City TransportNottingham City TransportNottingham City Transport is the major bus operator of the English city of Nottingham, running a comprehensive network of services in the Greater Nottingham area, with some services continuing to Southwell, Loughborough, and East Midlands Airport. There are over 80 routes across the City, giving...
Double deck
- Leyland Titan (B15)Leyland Titan (B15)The Leyland Titan was a model of double-decker bus produced by the Leyland Truck & Bus division of British Leyland from 1977 until 1984, almost exclusively for London Transport.-Development:...
/ Park Royal VehiclesPark Royal VehiclesDating its origins back to 1889, Park Royal Vehicles along with its Leeds-based subsidiary Charles H. Roe was one of Britain's leading coachbuilders and bus manufacturers based at Park Royal, west London, UK.-Associated Commercial Vehicles:...
, new to the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport ExecutiveGreater Manchester Passenger Transport ExecutiveTransport for Greater Manchester is the public body responsible for co-ordinating public transport services throughout Greater Manchester, in North West England. The organisation traces its origins to the Transport Act 1968, when the SELNEC Passenger Transport Executive was established to...
and bought secondhand - Volvo OlympianVolvo OlympianThe Volvo Olympian was a rear-engine double decker bus built by Volvo at Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland. It was first built in 1992 and entered production in March 1993, replacing the Leyland Olympian....
/ AlexanderWalter Alexander CoachbuildersWalter Alexander Coachbuilders was a Scottish bus coachbuilder and operater based in Falkirk.-History:Walter Alexander, notice a lack expasion by the Falkirk and District Tramways Company's especially in to Grangemouth which never hdd a tram line. In 1913 Alexander's Motor Service was created to...
R-Type new to Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin BusDublin BusDublin Bus is a public transport operator in Ireland. It operates an extensive bus network of 172 radial, cross-city and peripheral routes and 18 night routes in the city of Dublin and the Greater Dublin Area. The company, established in 1987, is a subsidiary of Córas Iompair Éireann which is...
and bought secondhand from EnsignbusEnsignbusEnsignbus is a Purfleet-based bus and coach dealer, open top bus tour operator and bus service operator. Ensignbus has amassed 20 ex-London vehicles of various ages and conditions in a ....
in 2008 for route 601. Phased out and replaced due to problems with accessibility
Ticketing
The company participates in various county-wide ticketing schemes where appropriate, such as PlusBus (discounted combined rail and bus tickets), Intalink Explorer (a £8 ticket allowing unlimited travel around Hertfordshire), discounted travel for children with a Hertfordshire SaverCard. There are buses decorated specially to advertise both the Explorer and PlusBus ticketing schemes owned by Uno.It also provide day ticket for £5 which allows you to travel on any Uno buses unlimited for a whole day. But not between Baldock and Stanstead Airport on route 700.
On 18 July 2010, there was a fare increase affecting almost every route. Most fares (controlled by Uno, i.e. not PlusBus or Explorer) increased by 5-10p, some more, some staying the same. The price for a day, week or month ticket also increased slightly.
Oyster card
Oyster card
The Oyster card is a form of electronic ticketing used on public transport services within the Greater London area of the United Kingdom. It is promoted by Transport for London and is valid on a number of different travel systems across London including London Underground, buses, the Docklands...
s will no longer be accepted on the route 614 and 644 after 26 September 2010. Instead, children will have to show their 11-15 Oyster card to get discount travel. Adults will also get discount travel.
There is now a London Day Ticket which cost £2.50 unlimited travel or £2 for a single journey and a child ticket for £1.50 unlimited travel or £1 for a single journey but valid only on the 614/644 between Barnet and Wembley Park
Facts
From their website.- 4,300,000 passenger journeys a year
- 1,900,000 miles operated a year
- 1,000,000 litres of fuel consumed a year
- 800,000 students carried a year
- 200 staff
- 80 buses
The web-site figures are now out of date and the company now makes approximately 6,000,000 passenger journeys a year and fleet size is up to about 90 vehicles.
See also
- Uno buses route 614
- Uno buses route S4Uno buses route S4Uno bus route S4 is a local bus service in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, linking Cottonmill to St Albans city centre . It operates together with route S5.-History:...
- Uno buses route S5Uno buses route S5Uno bus route S5 is a St Albans local bus service, linking the Cottonmill estate with the City Centre. It operates together with route S4.-History:S5 was one of six new local routes introduced in St Albans by London Country Bus Services in October 1976...
- List of bus routes in London
- List of bus operators of the United Kingdom