What Do The Letters On Bus Stops Mean?

27 September 2016, 15:53 | Updated: 27 September 2016, 16:25

London bus stop

Mystery Hour Question

What do the letters on top of bus stops mean?

Kapeel, Richmond

Answer

Name: Peter, Thornton Heath

Qualification: 30 years as a bus driver

Answer: The letters on bus stops are a map reference for the public and emergency services, used particularly in busy parts of London. They are allocated randomly.