 Our 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. You can board at two types of bus stop:
 Compulsory: Buses will automatically stop, unless they are full, except Night Buses - see 'Travelling at Night'.
 Request: To stop a bus you must put out your hand clearly and in good time so that the driver can stop the bus safely. A bus might not stop if it is already full.
- When you board a bus, take a seat if one is available or hold on tight.
- The Bus network is divided into four fare zones. You can buy different combinations of the four zones to suit you.
- You either pay the bus driver (or conductor) or show your Travelcard. You must have the correct ticket for your journey or you will be liable to a £5 Penalty Fare.
- 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.
- Smoking is not allowed on any bus.
- Some buses have an open platform, not doors. NEVER try to get on or off an open platform bus except at a bus stop and always wait until the bus has stopped.
- Please be careful when you cross the road. Buses sometimes travel in special road lanes against the traffic flow.
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