Along withNelson`s Column, Tower Bridge and The London Eye, our city`s ubiquitousblack cabs and red double-decker buses have become trademark icons forLondon. I made a commitment during the election campaign tohold a competition to design a brand new bus for London, based on themuch-missed Routemaster. This competition is the first step in making that commitment a reality.London deserves a bus fit for the 21st century, and I want as manypeople as possible to submit their ideas. Whether you`re a professionaldesigner who can submit a detailed plan or you are someone who usesbuses every day and has one great idea that would make your journeybetter, we want to hear from you. There is a 1st prize of£25,000, and many smaller awards for great ideas. The competition willrun until mid September, and I will announce the winners by the end ofOctober. So, get creative! I`m very much looking forward to seeing some of your great ideas. Good luck.
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