Route 183 commenced operating on 3 October 1934, running from
Northwood Garage to
Golders Green station via
Pinner,
North Harrow,
Kenton,
Kingsbury and
Hendon, operating from Hendon garage, using
Leyland Titan STDs which were in turn replaced in 1953 by the
AEC Regent III RTs. This route was still much the same in 1952. LT-type buses allocated to
Harrow Weald garage were used on route 183 between Golders Green and Pinner. In April 1937, STD-type buses first went into service on route 183. In 2008, the route was the subject to persistent theft. Gangs of
pickpockets targeted old people, slashing their bags and stealing their money, keys and other possessions. In 2009 the route was again re-tendered and was retained by London Sovereign with a new contract awarded. On 18 January 2014, the frequency was increased again, by 25 per cent. On 7 October 2016, the route commenced operating 24 hours on Friday and Saturday nights to coincide with the introduction of the
Night Tube on the
Jubilee line. On 28 February 2025, the route passed from
London Sovereign to
First Bus London following the acquisition of
RATP Dev Transit London by
FirstGroup. ==Current route==