Introduced in 1989, the Dennis Dart became one of the most successful
midibuses in the UK. Bodywork was supplied by Carlyle, Wrightbus, Reeve
Burgess, Plaxton, Alexander and Wadham Stringer. A large number were
taken into stock by London operators, replacing many of the smaller
midibuses. A low-floor version, the Dart SLF, was introduced in 1995,
and like the step-entrance Dart this model also became popular with
operators around the United Kingdom, as well as Hong Kong. In 2001
Transbus took over production, only to revert to the Alexander Dennis
name in 2005. The last Darts entered service in London during 2007,
after which time the Enviro 200 took over. London Dart and Dart SLF
provides a history of this popular London single-decker, from its
introduction to its demise.