Published on 8 January 2009 in London, Transport, bendy buses, buses, London, London buses, Routemaster, Wannabe Rebel's Guide to London
You know the score. You're a dude. You're a rebel. In London. Aren't you? Whaddya mean you think so. Get rebelling man! Get into the underground!
Published on 19 December 2008 in London, Transport, bendy buses, buses, London, London buses, Mayor of London, Routemaster, Transport for London
I can still remember the reaction when I took my mother on a Routemaster bus for the first time. It was of surprise, slightly of bemusement and much of wonder. "This is like buses used to be when I was a child" was along the lines of what she said as we sat on the top deck in 2001.
Published on 9 September 2004 in London, Transport, buses, London, Routemaster, Transport for London
Just recently I've noticed that London's buses - in the centre anyway - seem to be getting redder.
Published on 23 January 2004 in London, Transport, buses, London, Routemaster, Transport for London
Routemasters. I've also always felt some excitment about travelling on them. Jumping on the platform... Those curved stairs. That wonderful design. Those cramped piddly seats... The fact you can't get a wheelchair on...
Published on 11 December 2003 in London, Transport, buses, London, Oystercard, Routemaster, Transport for London
Anyone in London can't have missed Oystercards - the new smart card travel ticket from Transport for London. But how do you use them on London's open-backed Routemaster buses?