Boris's bus – a political journey
Boris Johnson's wish to create a modern successor to London's legendary Routemaster buses has been a signature policy of his mayoralty. The Guardian's London blogger Dave Hill has been following the unfolding saga of its creation
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There are telling parallels between the new national government role of London’s former mayor and his most emblematic policy in that post
London mayor: cut price deal could signal end for 'Boris Bus'
Boris Johnson has ordered more of his New Routemaster buses, but none of his potential successors seem keen on his signature public transport vehicle
Boris's Bus (A Political Journey) Part 44: The Flat Battery Affair
What are the implications of the New Routemaster’s technical problems?
Boris's Bus (A Political Journey) Part 43: No More 'Hop On, Hop Off'?
A modification to the rear door of Boris Johnson’s flagship “New Routemaster” bus may signal the beginning of the end of one of its key electoral selling points
Boris's Bus (A Political Journey) Part 42: No More Conductors?
The next batch of the London mayor’s bespoke buses will all operate without the vehicle’s signature retro feature
Boris's Bus (A Political Journey) Part 41: Do People Like It?
Surprisingly, London’s mayor has not asked Londoners what they think of his flagship new bus for the capital
Boris's Bus (A Political Journey) Part 40: Knees and Ventilation
The London mayor's new bus has its charms but compares poorly for top deck comfort with the conventional models it is replacing
Boris's Bus (A Political Journey) Part 39: Next Stop, The Treasury
The London mayor's latest claims for his controversial new bus project underline that it has always been a highly political vehicle
Boris's Bus (A Political Journey) Part 38: The Language of Accountancy
Transport for London and the city's Greens take differing views on the economics the "Boris Bus" roll out
Boris's Bus (A Political Journey) Part 37: Promises, Promises
If the London mayor really did introduce 600 of his New Buses to the capital's streets, it might be an expensive business
Boris's Bus (A Political Journey) Part 36: A Hot Debut
The first passenger service day of Boris Johnson's new London buses was not typical, but some possible pros and cons were still revealed
Boris's Bus (A Political Journey) Part 35: How Green is London's Fleet
The mayor's new bus is a step forward, but London's fleet is not as green as he'd intended
Boris's Bus (A Political Journey) Part 34: Adoration of the Media
The London debut of the capital's mayor's new bus has been a good news story for him all day
Boris's Bus (A Political Journey) Part 33: The Finished Article
The London Mayor's new bus is dismissed by his enemies as a vanity project, but it has much to recommend, not least politically
Boris's Bus (A Political Journey) Part 32: Probably Good Stuff
Several things about Boris Johnson's New Bus for London are good. Probably.
Boris's Bus (A Political Journey) Part 31: It Hums
The London mayor has been test driving his New Bus for London
Boris's Bus (A Political Journey) Part 30: Yes, A Single Decker Version Can Be Done
Dave Hill: Transport for London has provided more detail about how the London's Mayor's New Bus design could be adapted
Boris's Bus (A Political Journey) Part 29: Some Recently Asked Questions
Readers and others have raised some interesting questions about Boris Johnson's New Bus for London
Boris's Bus (A Political Journey) Part 28: A Big Red Model
The full-size 3D mock-up of Boris Johnson's New Bus for London brought the whole concept to life
Boris's Bus (A Political Journey) Part 27: 'It's not a Routemaster' (continued)
Dave Hill: Top London bloggers have many doubts about Boris Johnson's "new Routemaster" bus
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