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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
20/10/2026 - Bus News - 192 awarded to London General using new electric single decks (PVR 15) for 7 years starting on 06/11/2027. Currently operated by Arriva London North.327 re-awarded to Metroline using new electric sing... Read more

20/10/2026 - Bus News - 1. Superloop route SL7 is now all electric, using Go-Ahead London BYDs EBD164-188, while Arriva London's SL1 is now getting its similar buses (ED22-34). Just the SL8 and SL11 remain non-electric. 2. F... Read more

08/10/2026 - Bus News - 142/642 re-awarded to Metroline using existing existing electric double decks (PVR 19) for 7 years starting on 02/01/2027.226 awarded to Metroline West using new electric single decks (PVR 16) for 7 y... 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