Monday, 13 February 2023

1977: Sydney Advertising Buses Feature

Today, Sydney buses are generally regarded as moving billboards, to the point that window views are generally obstrucutred. 

"Advertising Buses" in Sydney have been around for nealy fifty years, and began with five government buses in the 1970s. At least the windows were not covered. 

  Bus advertising January 1 1977 SMH 5

Source: Glascott, G. 1977. "Surfing lions and popsicle-eaters ride the buses". The Sydney Morning Herald, January 1: 5. 

Joseph Glascott wrote a feature article for The Sydney Morning Herald in 1977 on the buses. Views were mixed. 

"oldtapecaptures" uploaded a clip to Youtube of a Stevie Wonder Segment featuring the Stevie Wonder themed bus above. The bus itself played Stevie Wonder music. 



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