An Aston Martin bus? Yes, that's right! The sports cars manufacturer has entered a competition organized by the Transport for London to design the replacement for the Routemaster. The Aston Martin bus shares the first prize with a design entered by Capoco Design Ltd. The Aston Martin bus design was chosen from 700 entries and Major of London, Boris Johnson, said: "When I launched the competition, I asked for stylish and imaginative designs which would resonate with Londoners." If Aston Martin doesn't resonate with the Londoners, then what is?
Transport for London will award the contract for building the replacement of the Routemaster towards the end of 2009 and the Aston Martin bus has a good chance of getting it.
