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Mayor launches Routemaster bus design contest Have your say on What are you talking about? in our Forums Mayor Boris Johnson launched a 25,000-pound competition on Friday to design a new bus for London as part of his campaign to bring back the distinctive Routemaster vehicle. Loved by tourists and locals alike, the distinctive red Routemaster double-decker buses were deemed expensive antiques and phased out in 2005 after half a century of service in the capital. "I made a commitment during the election campaign to hold a competition to design a brand new bus for London, based on the much-missed Routemaster, which was an icon of the capital," said Johnson in a statement. "London deserves a bus fit for the 21st century, and I want as many people as possible to submit their ideas. "Whether you're a professional designer who can... [read full story]
