LONDON – London's red double-decker buses are as globally recognizable as New York's yellow cabs, so there was dismay when the city's classic Routemaster vehicles were phased out six years ago.

A fleet of new electric, “ultra-modern” buses have been launched in London, replete with the characteristic red colour and designed to closely resemble the classic ‘London bus’ shape. One of the ...

There were no injuries, and the London Fire Brigade said it would investigate the cause of the fire on the iconic red double-decker bus. By Eduardo Medina See more of our coverage in your search ...