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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
13/08/2026 - Bus News - 49 re-awarded to London United using existing electric double-decks (PVR 14) for 7 years starting on 04/09/2027.65/N65 re-awarded to London United using existing electric double-decks (PVR 27) for 7 y... Read more

13/08/2026 - Bus News - 1. Most of DEL159-174, the Go-Ahead London Wrightbus StreetDeck Electroliners ordered for route 200 (but first used on Wimbledon Tennis shuttles) have now entered service, but on route 280 instead. 2.... Read more

10/08/2026 - Bus News - 92 re-awarded to Metroline West using existing hybrid double-decks (PVR 16) for 4 years starting on 07/11/2026.155/N155 re-awarded to London General using existing hybrid double-decks (PVR 16) for 3 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