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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
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

31/07/2026 - Bus News - 290 re-awarded to London United using new and existing electric single-decks (PVR 8) for 7 years starting on 02/10/2027. 328 awarded to London United using new electric double-decks. (PVR 19) for 7 ye... Read more

30/07/2026 - Bus News - Route 208 (Lewisham to Orpington) passed from Go-Ahead London (Metrobus) to Stagecoach London (Selkent) on 25th July. The route is due to get new Wrightbus StreetDeck Electroliners soon, but it starte... 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