1959 London Routemaster Bus
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category:
type: Buses / Coaches
colour: Red
Decade: 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
The 1959 AEC Routemaster Bus is a legendary double-decker icon that shaped London's transportation landscape. Known for its innovative design, it featured a rear platform for quick boarding, making it a symbol of efficient urban transit. The Routemaster's durability, spaciousness, and classic red livery ingrained it in the city's culture. Its continued use and status as a British icon make it a beloved piece of London's rich history and public transportation heritage.
The first Routemasters entered service with London Transport in February 1956 and the last were withdrawn from regular service in December 2005.