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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 news16/06/2026 -
Events - The Alton Bus Rally and Running Day planned for Sunday 16th July has now been cancelled. This is due to the summer building work at the College taking up more of the outside space than expected.
13/06/2026 -
Bus News - Today's running day on routes 213 and 293 saw quite a variety of preserved buses in use, one of the youngest of which was this Marshall-bodied Dennis Dart SLF in First London livery (though with Tower...
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08/06/2026 -
Bus News - LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes:190 re-awarded to Metroline using existing diesel single-decks (PVR 8) for 3 years starting on 05/12/2026. 222 (24hr) re-awarded to Me...
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About this websiteOn 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