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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 news
13/11/2026 - Bus News - 397 re-awarded to Stagecoach East London using existing diesel single-decks (PVR 6 + 1 from route W16) for 4 years starting on 04/03/2028.424 re-awarded to London General using new electric single-dec... Read more

13/11/2026 - Bus News - 1. Last weekend (7th November), route 313 passed from Arriva London (E) to Metroline (PB). This route had latterly used LT class New Routemasters (including the first six of the type to be delivered),... Read more

10/11/2026 - Bus News - 150 awarded to Blue Triangle using new electric double decks (PVR 15) for 7 years starting on 09/10/2027. Currently operated by Arriva London North.175 awarded to Blue Triangle using new electric doub... Read more

See the News page for all news items.
About this website
On 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