The New Routemaster bus introduced during Boris Johnson’s tenure as London Mayor. These modern double-decker buses were designed to evoke the iconic old Routemaster while incorporating contemporary features.
Boris Bus
Example Sentences
"The Boris Bus has that classic London double-decker look."
"The new Boris Buses replaced the bendy buses."
Etymology & History
British New Routemaster bus. British red double-decker from 2012. Boris Johnson British Mayor commissioned. Controversial British expensive design. Hop-on hop-off British rear platform. Reflects British political transport legacy.
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