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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
13/05/2026 - LOTS - Welcome to the new-look LOTS website. This has all the content of the old site plus it brings in the LOTS Publications Archive previously hosted on the LTSV website. More importantly, this new website... Read more

12/05/2026 - Bus News - LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes:116 re-awarded to First Bus London United using existing hybrid double-decks for 3.5 years starting on 22nd August 2026. PVR 8.117 re-... Read more

01/05/2026 - Bus News - LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes:140/N140 re-awarded to Metroline using existing hybrid double-decks for 3 years starting on 5th September 2026. PVR 18.182 re-awarded ... 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