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Iconic Red Double-Decker Celebrates 72 Years of London Charm

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  • Classic Routemaster bus turns 72 years young today
  • Beloved double-decker still graces London streets
  • Timeless design continues to delight locals and visitors alike

Seventy-two years ago today, the London street scene was made all the more iconic with the introduction of the Routemaster 8 (RM8) from AEC—becoming the double-decker red bus so associated with the British capital.

A pioneering design, the Routemaster outlasted several of its replacement types in London, survived the privatization of the former London Transport.


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