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{{WP-REAL| | [[File:ACS Omnibus.jpg|thumb|250px|An omnibus in 19th-century London]] | ||
The '''omnibus''' was a predecessor to the modern bus, widely used in [[Europe]] during the [[Victorian era|19th century]]. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In 1868, [[London]] saw the rise of two notable omnibus companies: [[Millner Company]] set up by [[Malcolm Millner]] and [[Attaway Transport]] headed by [[Pearl Attaway]]. These caught the attention of the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British]] [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Jacob Frye]] as he sought to bring down | In 1868, [[London]] saw the rise of two notable omnibus companies: the [[Millner Company]], set up by [[Malcolm Millner]], and [[Attaway Transport]], headed by [[Pearl Attaway]]. These caught the attention of the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British]] [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Jacob Frye]] as he sought to bring down [[Templars|Templar]] influence in the city. The Templar [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] at the time, [[Crawford Starrick]], was using the Millner Company to limit its competitor, Attaway Transport, and establish a monopoly on the transport industry in the city.<ref name="Friendly Competition">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Friendly Competition]]</ref> | ||
Jacob's interference led to the demise of both | Jacob's interference led to the demise of both companies, as well as their owners.<ref name="End of the Line">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' – [[End of the Line]]</ref> His sister, [[Evie Frye|Evie]], later came to the rescue of [[Edward Bayley]], a businessman, politician, and omnibus manufacturer, who was being harassed by members of the Templar-affiliated gang, the [[Blighters]]. Evie helped Bayley acquire the deed to Attaway's former omnibus factory, whereupon he introduced her to the founding members of the {{Wiki|London General Omnibus Company}}, promising to provide proper public transport.<ref name="One Good Deed">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' – [[One Good Deed]]</ref> | ||
==Design== | |||
The omnibus served as a predecessor to the modern {{Wiki|Buses in London|red buses}} widely used in London. During the mid-19th century, most omnibuses were double-decker wagons pulled by two [[horse]]s, with the driver sitting on the top deck. Certain vehicles showed different advertisements on the flanks and rear, while the back of the bus had a ladder for passengers to climb to the top deck, and a rear door to enter the lower deck.<ref name="ACS">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate''</ref> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The | *The omnibus took its name from the sign of the hatter in front of whose shop the first ones stopped in {{Wiki|Nantes}}, [[France]], in 1823. The sign read "Omnes Omnibus", a play on the hatter's name, Omnés. In Latin, the word ''omnes'' means 'all', and as such ''omnibus'' roughly translates to 'for all'. | ||
== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' | ||
== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{ACS}} | {{ACS}} | ||
[[Category:Transportation]] | [[Category:Transportation]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:16, 24 May 2026
The omnibus was a predecessor to the modern bus, widely used in Europe during the 19th century.
History[edit | edit source]
In 1868, London saw the rise of two notable omnibus companies: the Millner Company, set up by Malcolm Millner, and Attaway Transport, headed by Pearl Attaway. These caught the attention of the British Assassin Jacob Frye as he sought to bring down Templar influence in the city. The Templar Grand Master at the time, Crawford Starrick, was using the Millner Company to limit its competitor, Attaway Transport, and establish a monopoly on the transport industry in the city.[1]
Jacob's interference led to the demise of both companies, as well as their owners.[2] His sister, Evie, later came to the rescue of Edward Bayley, a businessman, politician, and omnibus manufacturer, who was being harassed by members of the Templar-affiliated gang, the Blighters. Evie helped Bayley acquire the deed to Attaway's former omnibus factory, whereupon he introduced her to the founding members of the London General Omnibus Company, promising to provide proper public transport.[3]
Design[edit | edit source]
The omnibus served as a predecessor to the modern red buses widely used in London. During the mid-19th century, most omnibuses were double-decker wagons pulled by two horses, with the driver sitting on the top deck. Certain vehicles showed different advertisements on the flanks and rear, while the back of the bus had a ladder for passengers to climb to the top deck, and a rear door to enter the lower deck.[4]
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- The omnibus took its name from the sign of the hatter in front of whose shop the first ones stopped in Nantes, France, in 1823. The sign read "Omnes Omnibus", a play on the hatter's name, Omnés. In Latin, the word omnes means 'all', and as such omnibus roughly translates to 'for all'.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Friendly Competition
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – End of the Line
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – One Good Deed
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate