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What is LOTS?LOTS is the
London Omnibus Traction Society, a group for anyone interested in London's buses. Founded in 1964, it publishes a monthly newsletter, a quarterly glossy magazine, and a number of other annual or recurring titles.
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Latest news26/06/2026 -
Bus News - 1. The beleaguered Optare MetroDecker fleet has suffered another set-back. First Bus London Transit OME46035 caught fire inside Westbourne Park garage on Wednesday 24th June, and all other examples of...
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24/06/2026 -
Bus News - LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes: 28/N28 awarded to First Bus London United using new electric double-decks (PVR 16) for 7 years starting on 01/05/2027. Currently oper...
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16/06/2026 -
Events - The Alton Bus Rally and Running Day planned for Sunday 19th July has now been cancelled. This is due to the summer building work at the College taking up more of the outside space than expected.
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News page for all news items.
About this websiteOn this website you can find:
News highlights
Events listings
Web links
The LOTS publications archive (where you can download hundreds of older publications for free)
Other downloads (such as a sales list, article index and membership application form)
Additional features are planned to be added over the next few months, including:

Member log-in

Online reading of recent TLBs and LBMs

Online shop for publications and subscriptions

Database of London buses and routes

Photo gallery