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 Wright Eclipse Gemini 3 bodiedVolvo B5TL in September 2017 | |
| Parent | Delaine-Smith family |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1890 |
| Headquarters | Bourne |
| Service area | Peterborough |
| Service type | Bus services |
| Fleet | 35 (September 2024) |
| Website | www.delainebuses.com |
Delaine Buses[1] is a bus operator based inBourne, Lincolnshire, England.
In 1890 William Smith began a horse drawn passenger service. After a taxi operation commenced in 1910, a 14-seatFord Model T bus was purchased in 1919 and services commenced toGrantham,Spalding andStamford. In May 1941 the business was incorporated.[2][1]
As of July 2020, Delaine Buses operates seven bus routes.[3]
From the 1930s to the 1990s, the majority of vehicles in the Delaine fleet were ofBedford orLeyland manufacture.[4] By 1995 Delaine had standardised onVolvos withEast Lancs body, followed by switching over to Wrights in 2009 after East Lancs merged withOptare.[5]
As of September 2024 the fleet consisted of 35 buses.[6] A heritage fleet is also maintained.[7]
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