“Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill Scheduled to Inaugurate Routemaster 70 Event This Weekend”

London – The Routemaster Association is pleased to announce the official opening of Routemaster 70 by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, Minister of State for the Department of Transport. The event, which is free and open to families, will take place this Saturday, July 20th and Sunday, July 21st at Chiswick Park in London.

Routemaster 70 celebrates 70 years since the first London Routemaster double-decker bus went into production and is expected to be the largest gathering of Routemaster buses since Routemaster 60, which took place ten years ago. Over 90 examples of this iconic bus have been booked to attend the event, offering visitors a unique opportunity to see and ride these beautiful old vehicles in the very location where trainee drivers were once put through their paces – on the infamous Chiswick skid pan.

John Ward, Chairman of the Routemaster Association, expressed his excitement for the event, saying, “We are delighted Lord Hendy has agreed to open Routemaster 70. He is the proud owner of a number of preserved Routemaster buses, one of which he will be bringing to the event. As a long-standing member of the Routemaster Association and a high-profile Minister of State, his presence adds to the significance of this event for us.”

In addition to the impressive line-up of preserved Routemaster buses that will be on display in Chiswick Park, visitors will have the opportunity to step back in time with free rides on vintage buses along a dedicated circular route, starting and ending at Chiswick Park. The event will also feature trade stands and a unique Routemaster bus that has been converted into a bar.

Routemaster 70 promises to be a memorable event for all, celebrating the legacy of the iconic Routemaster bus and providing a fun and educational experience for families. Don’t miss this chance to see these beautiful vehicles up close and take a ride through history.