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cars
Margaret Thatcher’s Bomb-Proof Rolling 1980s Battle Bus Sold for £17k

Some lucky political historian and/or transport enthusiast has just acquired an extremely bizarre and unique vehicle, with this custom-made, strengthened bus, once used to shuffle the lady PM between appointments, fetching £16,940 at auction. Read More >>

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transport
The World’s Longest Bus Is a Traffic Nightmare Waiting To Happen

Public transit is a great way to reduce traffic and gridlock in a crowded city. But do those benefits still apply when the streets are filled with 100 foot buses like the Fraunhofer Institute's AutoTram Extra Grand? Forget tight corners; this thing might not even make it through a green light. Read More >>

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olympics
Why is this Classic London Double Decker Bus Doing Pushups? (Spoiler: Olympics!)

When you've got millions of ££££ from the International Olympic Committee to blow on preparations for the big games, in addition to beautiful venues and breathtaking stadiums, you're also going to end up with a bit of bizarre local art that's supposed to highlight and reflect the culture of the host country. Read More >>

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wtfriday
Bristol Bus Driver Jailed For Using Bus as a Weapon

A Bristol bus driver who crushed a cyclist on purpose has been done for grievous bodily harm and sentenced to 17 months in jail. As someone who used to regularly ride a bike, this video and story just scares the life out of me. Read More >>

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transport
London’s Neo Routemaster Arrives, Due in Service Next February

The first of the new London buses that will replace the ditched bendy bus has arrived in town, with the Routemaster-inspired, hybrid-powered double decker ready for private testing prior to launch. Read More >>

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transport
London’s Bendy Buses Binned by Boris Today

Today is the last day those of you in London will see the notorious 'Bendy Bus' in service, with the fleet of articulated people carriers being taken out of service after one final Friday night of ferrying drunk people home. Read More >>