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| December 9th, 2005 - 10:28 |
| Routemaster (repost) |
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A sad day in London. For one of the most famous of the city's icons, the Routemaster bus, is to be removed from service. The bus has been gradually withdrawn from service over the last couple of years and now only operates on one route - the 159. I'm pleased to say this is the route I used to use when I lived in Brixton. The last bus leaeves central London at midday.
Apparently they are no longer viable as they do not have access for diasbled paasengers. But I also heard that they were withdrawn because too many people were running to jump on the back of one, but ending up eating tarmac. Either way, it's a sad day.
I've posted this shot before, but it's my only routemaster shot. I didn't even take it, but it's become one of my favourites.
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| Gallery: Black and White, London |
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