London's Double-decker

One of the most typical things in London is its buses, namely red double-deckers. Double-decker buses are common in the whole United Kingdom and you can find a variety of colours (also in London), but red ones are still connected with the capital city.

There are typically 60 to 80 seats for passengers and buses are between 9.5 and 10.9 metres long. The stairs are right behind the driver, sitting on the right side.

The first red double-decker in London, Routmaster, started in 1956. There are only two “heritage routes” in central London now, because this archetypal bus had to be operated by two people and it was not able to take disabled passengers (wheelchairs and pushchairs). They have been replaced by modern buses, either with one or two levels and lower floor (so it is disabled-friendly). Buses with two levels remain red, mainly in central London.