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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 news08/10/2026 -
Bus News - 142/642 re-awarded to Metroline using existing existing electric double decks (PVR 19) for 7 years starting on 02/01/2027.226 awarded to Metroline West using new electric single decks (PVR 16) for 7 y...
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25/09/2026 -
Bus News - 1. Arriva London has put some of the ED class BYD double-deckers ordered for Dartford (DT) routes 96, 229, 428 and 492 into service. However, they are temporarily being used on Croydon (TC) route 194,...
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25/09/2026 -
Publications - Two new titles are available now: London Bus Review 2025. £19.50.London Bus Garages - Allocations and Routes, updated to 4th September. £7.00.If you want to buy either of these, please consider doin...
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News page for all news items.
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