"The red Routemaster bus, a symbol of the city since its arrival in 1956. Soon, you could own one for yourself, as five are coming up for auction. Owned by TfL, the AEC Routemaster double-decker buses will come under the hammer at Wilsons Auctions Newcastle at 11am tomorrow (Wednesday March 4). Each one is expected to fetch between £20,000 and £30,000."
"The buses were built around 1960 and have, according to Wilsons, been 'meticulously' maintained throughout their decades of service, meaning that the vehicles remain in 'impressive running condition'. Original Routemasters were fully removed from service in 2005. They were replaced by the 'New Routemaster', buses with fully closing doors that were considered safer than the previous model's famous open platform."
"TfL continued to run the original model as a 'hop on, hop off' service on the number 15 route, which ran between Tower Hill and Trafalgar Square. But the heritage service was withdrawn in April 2021, after its pandemic-induced suspension, with TfL blaming its permanent withdrawal on its failure to meet ULEZ standards and offer step-free access."
Five AEC Routemaster double-decker buses owned by TfL are coming to auction at Wilsons Auctions Newcastle, with each expected to fetch between £20,000 and £30,000. Built around 1960, these iconic red buses have been meticulously maintained and remain in impressive running condition. Original Routemasters were fully removed from service in 2005, replaced by the New Routemaster with fully closing doors and no conductor role. TfL operated the original model as a heritage 'hop on, hop off' service on route 15 between Tower Hill and Trafalgar Square until April 2021, when it was withdrawn due to ULEZ standards and accessibility requirements. A private company now offers a similar tourist service using different buses.
Read at Time Out London
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