 Others saw operation with NBC subsidiaries' commuter coach operations, such as the short-lived "Kentish Express" of Kentish Bus, Alder Valley and the Oxford Bus Company's "Oxford Citylink".Few Metroliners were purchased for touring or private hire work, although many were used for such duties after retiring from express duties.Due to the limited demand for older double deck coaches and the high seating capacity on the upper deck, many double-deck Metroliner DR130s were converted to open-top buses by Ensignbus, for use on their London Pride Sightseeing operation, latterly passing to The Original Tour.