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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 news21/07/2026 -
Bus News - LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes:307 re-awarded to Arriva London North using new and existing electric double-decks (PVR 16) for 7 years starting on 05/12/2026.621 re-...
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18/07/2026 -
Bus News - Superloop route SL2 did go electric today, using new BYDs ED147-164. ED164 was seen in Barking.From last week's changes, this is the new order on route 286. Note that the bus still carries NX (New Cro...
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16/07/2026 -
Bus News - 1. The other route change last Saturday was a contract renewal on Go-Ahead London's 286. Conversion from WS (Wrightbus StreetLite) single-deckers to EH (Enviro 400) hybrid double-deckers had started a...
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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