The new Routemaster bus has been designed by Thomas Heatherwick. This is an artist's impression of how it will look on the bustling streets of the UK capital.
The new Routemaster bus has been designed by Thomas Heatherwick. This is an artist's impression of how it will look on the bustling streets of the UK capital.
Echoing the shape and function of the old design, the new Routemaster has been updated for 21st century travel needs of all passengers.
Echoing the shape and function of the old design, the new Routemaster has been updated for 21st century travel needs of all passengers.
The classic London Routemaster, pictured in 2005.
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The classic London Routemaster, pictured in 2005.
On the outside the curves are reminiscent of the 1950s design, with the option of an open platform at the rear.
On the outside the curves are reminiscent of the 1950s design, with the option of an open platform at the rear.
On the inside there are some changes, but the rear staircase has been kept.
On the inside there are some changes, but the rear staircase has been kept.
Upstairs, the same layout as the old Routemaster has been retained but with improved spot lighting.
Upstairs, the same layout as the old Routemaster has been retained but with improved spot lighting.
The characterful curved staircase of the old Routemasters has been given a modern twist.
The characterful curved staircase of the old Routemasters has been given a modern twist.
The deep-red colours are also similar to the old London Routemaster colour scheme.
The deep-red colours are also similar to the old London Routemaster colour scheme.
An old Routemaster wending its way east towards St Paul's Cathedral.
An old Routemaster wending its way east towards St Paul's Cathedral.
A view of the Houses of Parliament from Westminster Bridge, seen through the rear window of an old Routemaster.
A view of the Houses of Parliament from Westminster Bridge, seen through the rear window of an old Routemaster.
Passengers inside an old Routemaster, as seen from the open platform at the rear.
Passengers inside an old Routemaster, as seen from the open platform at the rear.