Ensignbus 2022 Running Day

Ensignbus was formed in 1972 by the Newman family. Based in Purfleet, Essex the company has a successful bus and coach dealership and have operated buses in parts of Essex and Kent as well as London tendered bus services and open-top tours. It was announced on 8th February 2023 that the family would retire and the bus operations were to be taken over by FirstGroup. 9th March was the final day of operations by the independent operator with First taking control on the 10th March. For the past few years Ensignbus have put on an enthusiast running day during December using a number of their own heritage buses and inviting many other preserved vehicles along to join in. The independent transport videos cameras attended the one on Saturday 3rd December 2022. Four special services were operated using heritage buses with the event centred at Lakeside, West Thurrock bus station.