Save the Routemaster - London's bus

To:  Transport for London - London Buses

The Routemaster bus, with its open back and conductors, is a global symbol of Britain’s capital, cherished by Londoners and tourists alike. It seems that you are intent on scrapping this bus without so much as asking the people who use it, and others, if this is what they want.

Admittedly, it has its drawbacks. It’s not the most wheelchair accessible form of transport. And where possible every effort should be made to make transport accessible. It’s also maybe more expensive to maintain than modern buses.

But a balance has to be struck between these concerns and the role this bus plays as a design icon, symbol of London, and, most importantly, a comfortable and enjoyable form of transport. Also, in London, these iconic buses operate only a small number of routes anyway. And these buses are still going strong after half a century.

Please, Transport for London, don’t consign the Routemaster to the bus garage of history.

Sincerely,

The Undersigned

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