Buses have been used as a means of public transport in London since 1829. In the decades since its introduction, the red London bus has become a symbol of the city.
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In most cases, buses only stop at designated bus stops. They do not stop on request between bus stops.

A common sight in central London are tour buses, the majority being open-top buses, which provide tourist services with either live or recorded commentary.