London Omnibus Traction Society

The London Omnibus Traction Society (LOTS) was formed in 1964 and is the largest society for bus enthusiasts in the United Kingdom, dedicated to buses in London and the Home Counties.

The Society produces two main publications:

The London Bus (TLB) has facts, figures and news of the previous month, including route changes, operator news and rolling stock for London bus routes.
London Bus Magazine (LBM) is produced quarterly and has articles, both current and historic, and an 'around and about' section showing pictures of current interest. The magazine is published by Ian Allan.

The society reports on the central area buses or 'red buses' and country area buses in the previous Green Line area, roughly bounded by Gravesend, Crawley, Guildford, Windsor, Aylesbury, Luton, Harlow and Tilbury.

Among many other publications are the Bus and Tram Fleetbook, which lists every bus and tram in the London and Home Counties area in public operation.

LOTS also has society meetings most months with speakers on different subjects.

External links

LOTS Webpage

History of bus transport in the United Kingdom

General	Charabanc John Greenwood

Organisations	British Electric Traction British Transport Commission Defunct manufacturers Former PTE bus operators National Bus Company (UK) Scottish Bus Group Transport Holding Company Tilling Group Ulster Transport Authority

Regulation	Bus deregulation Former municipal bus companies History of the PTE bus operations

London	History of public transport authorities in London Buses in London Former London bus operators London Country Bus Services London Omnibus Traction Society London General Omnibus Company Privatisation of London bus services Routemaster Star Omnibus Company

Parliamentary Acts	London Traffic Act 1924 Road Traffic Act 1930 Transport Act 1947 Transport Act 1962 Transport Act 1968 London Regional Transport Act 1984 Transport Act 1985

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