Night Buses
Compared to their daytime counterparts, London's night bus drivers
have gained quite a reputation for being apathetic, unhelpful or
just downright mean. Those wishing to board a night bus should hail
them clearly (see below) and should have their ticket or Oyster
card ready. Nothing should be done to invoke the wrath or general
attention of night bus drivers, as they enjoy peace and quiet almost
as much as librarians. The
Night bus route network is not as comprehensive as the daytime
routes and the buses are much less frequent. Some bus routes now
operate a 24-hour service, while other routes have a dedicated
night bus service, indicated by a letter 'N' in front of the number.
These usually run over an extended and slightly different route
compared to the daytime route with the same number, and generally
terminate in central London. Many night buses call or terminate
at Trafalgar Square, and other hubs include Victoria, Aldwych,
Oxford Circus, Tottenham Court Road (south end) and Camden Town.
It is possible to reach much of Zones 1-4 of London using just
two night buses. |
