London Buses route 169

London Buses route 169 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom. The service is currently contracted to East London.

History
Route 169 began operation on 19 August 1959 between Barkingside and Barking via Newbury Park, and Ilford - the same routing as today with the bus garage at Barking, the same as where it's currently is today. The purpose of the route was a trollybus replacment of route 691.

On 11 November 1959,the route was extended from Barking via Ripple Road and Movers Lane to Thames View Estate for peak time journeys only.

On 28 February 1962, the route was extended from Barkingside via Fenpiece Road, New North Road, Elmbridge Road and Forest Road to Hainault Industrial Estate for peak time journeys only.

On 1 March 1964, a new garage in Ilford was also used as well as the one in Barking and on 7 April 1965 the weedend Routemaster was introduced. On 7 April 1965, the route was diverted at Barkingside to Caterham Avenue via Fullwell Avenue, Basildon Avenue and Hurstleigh Gardens- the same routing as today. The journeys to Hainault Industrial Estate continued but were renumbered 169B. On 7 September 1968 the Barking to Thames View Estate Remploy Factory services was withdrawn. On 7 August, sunday services was also extended to Caterham Avenue.

On 31 July 1971 Ilford Garage has been withdrawn. On 1 June 1980, the Clayhall Terminus changed to The Glade with an off road terminus which is still being used today.On 4 November 1983, it was extended back Thames View Estate replaces London Bus routes 179 and currently not operational 199 on this section. On 14 September 1991, the Barking to Thames View Estate Remploy Factory services was withdrawn once again to give the current route the bus takes today.

From 26 March 2011, East London will retain route 145 on a new five year contract using existing double deckers.

Current route

 * Barking London Road
 * Barking Station
 * Ilford High Road
 * Newbury Park
 * Barkingside High Street
 * Clayhall The Glade