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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 newletter, a quarterly glossy magazine, and a number of other annual or recurring titles.
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Latest news
20/03/2026 - Bus News - LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes with the operators listed below:127 retained by Go-Ahead Metrobus with new electric double-decks (PVR 15), starting 10/04/2027.198 ret... Read more

18/03/2026 - Bus News - LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes with the operators listed below:209 awarded to First London United (previously Go-Ahead London General) with new electric single-decks... Read more

08/03/2026 - Bus News - 1. Metroline took over route H32 from Transport UK on Saturday 7th March and has initially been using LT-class New Routemasters from its own fleet. To enable this, a few additional WDE-class StreetDec... 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