AEC Routemaster Bus

There is an opinion that double-Decker buses are the brainchild of the British firm Leyland, but in fact it is the development of the British company AEC.

The Routemaster was designed in 1954, and two years later it hit the streets of London, eventually becoming one of its symbols. Production of this relatively compact but roomy car continued until 1968, but the last bus with the serial number RM2217 made its last run through the streets of the British capital on December 9, 2005. In total, 2976 buses were built, about 1200 cars were preserved, and 550 veterans are still in operation - they are used on tourist routes in different cities of the world, as well as as mobile clubs and cafes.

The lower passenger compartment of the bus.

The driver's cab is located to the right of the engine and is removed from the total volume of the bus.

The upper salon. The first row is called "places for lovers"by Londoners.

This bus, with the serial number RM1282, was launched in 1962 and ran on London route 52 until 1990. The decommissioned router Was purchased by a Turkish company and used to advertise the drink Yedigün (known in the world as "Mirinda"). In 2004, the bus became the property of the Rahimi Kocha Museum, where it was returned to its "London" look.