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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
28/07/2026 - Bus News - 1. Stagecoach London took over route 208 (from Go-Ahead London) on 25th July, and is so far using AD E40D Smart Hybrids. New Wrightbus StreetDeck Electroliners are on order. 2. The Go-Ahead London Str... Read more

21/07/2026 - 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-... Read more

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... 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