First glimpse of 'Borismaster' prototype

First glimpse of New Bus For London prototype

First glimpse of New Bus For London prototype

Wrightbus MD Mark Nodder

Wrightbus MD Mark Nodder

Kulveer Ranger inspects progress on the prototype

Kulveer Ranger inspects progress on the prototype

New Transit was given a sneak preview of the prototype New Bus for London in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, this week.

The mock-up of Transport for London's New Bus for London, nicknamed the Borismaster after mayor Boris Johnson, is being constructed by bus manufacturer Wrightbus in a top secret area of its Ballymena factory. It remains true to the design that was unveiled by Transport for London in May, and uses marine-style composite material to achieve a lightweight, curved rear end, complete...