Project

Ambu-Bus Graphics for NHS and Transport for London

Links Signs and the NHS Ambu-Buses

Supporting Transport for London, the NHS and Go Ahead London, Links Signs helped transform two electric London buses into “Ambu-buses” to help transport Covid 19 patients in London, UK.

Links Signs installed special “blockout” vinyl to two London buses to help protect the privacy of the NHS staff, volunteer St John’s Ambulance teams, and the patients inside.

Seats have been removed from the single-decker buses and essential medical and oxygen supplies have been added to the buses to turn them into temporary ambulances. Each bus can now transport four passengers at a time to the Nightingale Hospital at the ExCeL centre in London from other London Hospitals.

The buses are owned by Go Ahead and have been loaned to the NHS. Go Ahead also reported that they had been inundated by volunteer drivers from their own staff, all of whom have been vaccinated.

Quick turnaround

A fast delivery time on this project was key. Links Signs received the enquiry from Transport for London on 12 January 2021 and the graphics were fitted by two of Links Signs’ own fully trained and accredited team on 15 January 2021. The buses are already transporting patients between Guy’s Hospital, and King’s College Hospital to the Nightingale Hospital in London.

Project Details – Materials and Machinery

The choice of substrate for this project is highly important as the privacy of the patients and staff needs to be protected.

Vinyl – Blockout vinyl from APS
Laminate – matt laminate
Printed on the in-house HP Latex 570 printer
It is anticipated that the graphics will be in place for at least 6 months

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What our clients say

A pleasure to work with Links again on such a poignant programme. Delivering amazing high quality. Very much looking forward to working together again in the future.
Robert Varney – Engagement Officer (North) & TfL Charities Scheme Manager
Links Signs took on the challenge to provide the awards for the first Transport for London Supplier Awards. Using products and materials that are supplied to TfL for our station signage, Links created very impressive plaques for our winners and runners up. Throughout the production process Links kept TfL up to date with images, delivery schedule and were always on hand to clarify any queries. We look forward to working with them again next year.
Amanda Green – Transport for London
Link Signs provide a first class service throughout the design, production and delivery process. I worked closely with the team on a high profile project, with requirements changing on a sometimes daily basis. Links Signs went and above and beyond to meet our requirements and surpassed our expectations. I would highly recommend and endorse working with Link Signs.
Catherine Villegas – Project Manager, Transport for London
The team at Links Signs provide unfailing support and flexibility, which enables us to develop ambitious schemes and be confident of the highest quality results. Working with them has transformed the way we approach our exhibition design.
Catherine Harvey – Hastings Museum Office & Keeper of World Art
Links Signs successfully managed a complex project overseeing the manufacture and installation of 48 panels to create a bespoke mural on the Transport for London (TfL) owned bridge and the station entrance at Northwood Hills station. Links ensured not only that all the technical and engineering requirements of TfL were met but also that the extensive colour hues specified by mural artists Gordon Collett and Cosmo Sarson were achieved. The finished result is wonderful, as summed up by Mayor of London Boris Johnson when he visited ‘My God, it’s beautiful! Did we do this? The murals – they’re sensational!’ He added: ‘I think it’s all fantastic, really imaginative. I’m very proud.’
Helena Webster – Town Centre Improvements Team Manager, London Borough of Hillingdon
Links Signs are experienced, professional and offer great value for money. I know I am in safe hands when I am working with them.
Mariam Zulfiqar – Freelance Curator