East Thames Buses was formed in 1999 to take over the services operated by the failed Harris Bus.

Mandela Way - West opened in late 2005 following the relocation from the existing base at Ash Grove.

It had a Peak Vehicle Requirement of 53 buses and operated London bus routes 1, 42 and 185.

Belvedere garage was leased by Harris Bus in 1998 to house its operations that moved from Crayford.

Harris Bus went into receivership in December 1999, and its routes and garage were taken over by East Thames Buses.