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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
27/08/2026 - Bus News - 201 re-awarded to Transport UK London using existing diesel single-decks (PVR 10) for 5 years starting on 02/10/2027.R68 re-awarded to Transport UK West London using new electric single-decks (PVR 9) ... Read more

23/08/2026 - Bus News - 1. Route changes this weekend (Saturday 22nd August) included contract renewals on routes 116, 146, 198, 336, 344 and 490. Of these, routes 146, 336, 344 and 490 are due to get new electric buses soon... Read more

23/08/2026 - Bus News - Route 119 (Bromley to Croydon Airport) passed from Go-Ahead London (Metrobus) to Transport UK London yesterday (22nd August). New Wrightbus StreetDeck Electroliners are being delivered but some of the... 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