![]() A digital screen on the new bus, which avoids accidents as passengers go up and down stairs. The buses feature comfortable high-back seats, stop buttons on the back of headrests and digital screens displaying the next stop and any delays across London’s transportation network. The improved used of light together with the wood-effect floors help to create an open-feel to the buses. The buses are airier and brighter inside, helped by LED lighting and due to skylights and larger windows. The modern driver’s cab on the electric bus. There are also new covers for the priority seats, with a contrasting colour scheme to help differentiate them from other seats for passengers who are less able to stand. The buses have improved ergonomics, making access easier for those with mobility issues and there are spaces for wheelchairs and pushchairs. ![]() Rolled out by Transport for London (TfL), the double-decker buses are designed to create a more comfortable experience for passengers, and they provide opportunities to work or relax once on board, with access to mobile phone holders and charging points. While there is a retro feel to the appearance there is nothing retro about the technology, for behind the facade is “cutting-edge design”. ![]() One of the newest models was on show at the London Transport Museum’s Deport in Action, West London. Image © Tim SandleĪ fleet of new electric, “ultra-modern” buses have been launched in London, replete with the characteristic red colour and designed to closely resemble the classic ‘London bus’ shape. ![]()
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