National Bus Company (UK)

The National Bus Company (NBC) was a state-owned organization in the UK that managed and operated many regional bus services from 1969 until its privatization in the 1980s. It aimed to provide coordinated and efficient public transportation across England and Wales, reducing fragmentation in the bus industry. NBC owned a variety of bus companies, maintained service standards, and helped modernize bus operations. In the 1980s, government policies led to its privatization, resulting in many independent companies that continue to serve local communities today.