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London Transport's Silver Jubilee AEC Routemaster buses are launched.
London Transport introduced the Silver Jubilee AEC Routemaster buses to commemorate the Queen’s 25 years on the throne.
On April 11, 1977, London Transport launched a special fleet of Silver Jubilee AEC Routemaster buses decorated in commemorative liveries for Queen Elizabeth II’s 25th anniversary. These buses featured metallic silver paint and jubilee emblems, distinguishing them from standard red Routemasters. The vehicles operated on key London routes, drawing public interest and enhancing civic pride. As an icon of London’s heritage, the Routemaster design combined functionality with familiar elegance. The Silver Jubilee buses remain a celebrated chapter in the capital’s transport history.
1977
London Transport's
Silver Jubilee
AEC Routemaster