If you are a visitor to London, using an Oyster card is the easiest way to access London's public transport network. The idea behind the card is to ensure that you are always charged for the lowest fare. These smart and clever little cards allow you to travel on the Buses, Tube, DLR, London Overground, Thames Clippers and most National Rail Services.
London Transport buses are a famous sight in London. While you enjoy the view of London's attractions, London's buses will take you all over the capital. Most London buses are still red, but some are painted in different colours.
You will know the bus is part of the London Transport Buses network, where you see this sign on the front of the bus. With 17,000 bus stops all over London, you are never more than a 5 minute walk from one. When you board a bus, take a seat if one is available or hold on tight.
When you want to get off the bus ring the bell once, and well in advance to let the driver know. If someone else has already rung the bell you don't need to. Buses offer a friendly, personal and safe service, and for your security many of our buses have video cameras on board. All buses have two-way radio.
Travelling at Night Nearly all Night Buses pass through Trafalgar Square and serve theatres, cinemas and entertainment areas. Night buses treat all stops as a request stop. This means that you always have to ring the bell to get off a Night Bus at any bus stop.