London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Discover Iconic London Landmarks on a Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Free River Cruise Option

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London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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1-15
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4 hours
50 minutes
  • • Explore Iconic Landmarks on a City Sightseeing Tour in London
  • • Enjoy a 2.5 Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour of the Capital
  • • Experience the Most Comprehensive Tour of London's Sights
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Why We Love This Unique Experience

Experience the magic of the capital with the City Sightseeing London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. This vibrant and flexible tour is the ideal way to explore London's iconic landmarks at your own pace. Whether it's your first visit or a returning adventure, this bus tour unveils the rich tapestry of history and culture that makes London one of the world’s most exciting cities. Sit back, relax, and enjoy breathtaking views as the bus takes passengers to some of the city’s must-see attractions.

The Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour offers the freedom to discover all that London has to offer. With 24 or 48-hour tickets, travelers can hop on and off at key stops like Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, and the majestic Houses of Parliament. Enjoy additional perks such as a free river cruise for a unique perspective of the city from the Thames. This convenient transportation option allows for unhurried visits, ensuring that every interesting spot gets the attention it deserves.

A City Sightseeing London bus tour makes for a perfect gift for friends, family, or even oneself! Ideal for anyone wanting to explore the capital's rich heritage or simply enjoy a day of sightseeing, this experience is bound to create lasting memories. Treat a loved one to this exciting journey through London; it's not just a ticket, but an invitation to explore the city’s wonders.

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What People Are Saying

(900 reviews)

City Sightseeing London's hop-on, hop-off bus tour has garnered rave reviews for providing an exceptional way to explore the city's iconic landmarks. Customers particularly appreciate the friendly and attentive staff, with standout mentions for guides like Roger Moore and Nicolas, who go above and beyond to enhance the experience by offering helpful tips and local dining recommendations. The value for money shines through, especially with the inclusion of a river cruise, which adds a unique perspective of the Thames. With well-timed buses, informative audio commentary, and easy access to major sights, this tour is ideal for anyone looking to maximize their visit to London, making it a must-book for a memorable adventure in the city.


Experience Highlights

Exceptional Customer Service... Fun and Informative... Perfect for Families... Great Value for Money... Friendly Staff... Convenient Hop-On Hop-Off... Must-Do Tour... Enjoyable River Cruise... Engaging Narration... Smooth Experience... Reliable and Efficient... Stunning Views...

Experience Overview:

City Sightseeing London Hoho Bus Tour & Optional River Cruise

City Sightseeing London on our Hop-on Hop-off Bus tour will be the best way to explore the capital of England with the rich history and culture. Take in the views and visit iconic sites like Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London at your leisure.
We have selected key tour stops to allow you to see all the sites London has to offer in touching distance. From The Shard, to Big Ben to Oxford Street, we cover all the best places in London. With our 24, 48 and 72-hour tickets, we even offer a free river cruise to explore London by water as well as other exciting inclusions (excluded in the 1-Day Today Ticket).

What's included:

  • Rock & Roll Walking Tour (24, 48 and 72-hour tickets only)
  • Audio guide commentary in 11 languages + headphones
  • Jack the Ripper Walking Tour (48 and 72-hour tickets only)
  • 1-day, 24-hour, 48-hour or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • Route Master bus ride (48 and 72-hour tickets only)
  • Royal Walking Tour (48 and 72-hour tickets only)
  • Single journey on the River Cruise (24-hour ticket only)
  • Stops near the major sights
  • Night Tour (72-hour ticket only)
  • Greenwich return on the River Cruise (48 and 72-hour tickets only)

Not included:

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

What to expect:

Red Route

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Operating Schedule: Red Route- first tour at 8.30am, last full tour at 6pm, frequency is every 15 minutes.

Stops

  1. lastminute.com London Eye

    Stop here for the London Eye, SeaLife Aquarium, Jubilee Park, Waterloo Station, Westminster Bridge and the River Thames. You can cross the bridge to Parliament side to take the free river cruise.

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  2. One Aldwych

    Stop here for the Savoy Hotel, London Transport Museum, Covent Garden, Somerset House and the Strand

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  3. Ludgate Hill

    Stop here for St Paul's Cathedral Millennium Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge all within a short walking distance

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  4. Queen Victoria Street

    Stop is near HSBC. Stop here for St Mary-Le-Bow Church

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  5. Monument (Stop P)

    Just north of London Bridge. Stop here for London Bridge, Monument to the Great Fire of London and Sky Garden

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  6. Tooley Street

    Stop is to the left of Potters Fields Park. Stop here for the Shard, HMS Belfast, The London Bridge Experience and Potters Field Park for views of the London skyline and Tower Bridge

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  7. Tower Hill

    Tower Hill (by the Building Worker bronze statue) - stop here for Tower of London, Tower Bridge, St Katherine Docks and Tower Pier for your free river cruise to Westminster Pier (if option selected)

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  8. Victoria Embankment

    Stop is outside Temple Station on Victoria Embankment. Stop here for Victoria Embankment along the Thames with views of Waterloo Bridge, National Theatre and the Oxo Tower, Kings College London also a short walk away.

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  9. Westminster Pier

    Westminster Bridge - Free River Cruise stop - stop is in front of Westminster Pier where you can take your free river cruise to Tower Pier. Stop here for Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall and Downing Street and Churchill War Rooms

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  10. Horseferry Road

    Horseferry Road at the junction of Thorney Street - Millbank Stop NE. Stop here for MI5 Building and Tate Britain a short walk away.

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  11. Buckingham Gate

    Stop is opposite The Queen's Gallery on Buckingham Gate. Stop here for Buckingham Palace, The Queen's Gallery, The Royal Mews, Victoria Memorial and St James' Park

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  12. Victoria station

    Buckingham Palace Road - Stop is outside the Grosvenor/Clermont hotel. Stop here for Victoria Station.

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  13. 82 Buckingham Palace Rd

    Stop is outside Victoria Station towards Eccleston Street

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  14. Grosvenor Gardens

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  15. Queen Elizabeth Gate

    Hyde Park - Queen Elizabeth Gate - to the right of Achilles Statue

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  16. Speakers' Corner

    Marble Arch / Speaker's Corner - stop here for Marble Arch, Oxford Street shopping and Hyde Park

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  17. Bob Forstner

    Marble Arch - Stop is outside the Bob Forstner showroom. Stop here for Marble Arch, Grosvenor Square and Oxford Street

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  18. Haymarket

    Stop is outside Tiger Tiger bar/restaurant. Stop here for Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and the West End

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  19. Pall Mall East

    Pall Mall East, stop is to the left of the entrance to the National Portrait Gallery. Stop here for Trafalgar Square, National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Admiralty Arch, The Mall and St James' Park

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  20. St Thomas' Hospital / County Hall (Stop D)

    Westminster Bridge South - London Eye side in front of the Marriott hotel. Stop here for the London Eye, SeaLife Aquarium, Westminster Bridge and the River Thames. You can cross the bridge to Parliament side to take the free river cruise.

Points of interest passed by on this route

  • Hyde Park
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  • Westminster Bridge
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  • Westminster
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  • London Eye
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  • Waterloo Mainline Station
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  • SEA LIFE London Aquarium
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  • South Bank
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  • Buckingham Palace
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  • The King's Gallery
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  • Royal Mews
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  • The London Dungeon
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  • The Mall
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  • Trafalgar Square
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  • National Gallery
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  • Big Ben
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  • Houses of Parliament
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  • Westminster Abbey
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  • St. Paul's Cathedral
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  • London Bridge
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  • Tower Bridge
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  • Tower of London
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  • The View from The Shard
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  • The Shard
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  • St. James's Park
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  • Nelson's Column
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  • The Monument to the Great Fire of London
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  • Oxford Street
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  • Leicester Square
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  • Piccadilly Circus
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  • The Savoy
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  • Covent Garden
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  • Covent Garden
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  • Millennium Bridge
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  • HMS Belfast
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  • Royal Courts of Justice
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  • Blackfriars Bridge
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  • St. Mary Le Bow Church
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  • Strand
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  • Potters Fields Park
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  • St Katharine Docks
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  • King's College London Chapel
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  • Park Lane
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  • Wellington Monument (Achille's Statue)
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  • Marble Arch
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  • Churchill War Rooms
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  • Tate Britain
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  • London Victoria Station
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  • The Grosvenor Victoria Casino London
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  • West End Theatre District
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  • Admiralty Arch
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  • National Portrait Gallery
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  • Jubilee Gardens
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  • London Transport Museum
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  • The London Bridge Experience
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Blue Route

Duration: 1 hour

Operating Schedule: Blue Route - first departure at 8:50am, last departure from Stop 1 at 5:30pm. Frequency - every 30 minutes

Stops

  1. Marble Arch (Stop S)

    Marble Arch, Park Lane

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  2. Hyde Park Corner Station

    Knightsbridge

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  3. Royal Albert Hall (Stop K3)

    Royal Albert Hall

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  4. Palace Gate (Stop RE)

    Kensington Road

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  5. Cromwell Road (Stop GZ)

    Gloucester Road

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  6. Victoria & Albert Museum (Stop R)

    Victoria & Albert Museum

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  7. 102A Brompton Rd

    Harrods

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  8. 336 Park Ln

    Queen Elizabeth Gate, Hyde Park

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  9. 327 Park Ln

    Marble Arch, Speakers' Corner

Points of interest passed by on this route

  • Royal Albert Hall
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  • V&A - Victoria and Albert Museum
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  • Hyde Park
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  • Marble Arch
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  • Harrods
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  • Royal Academy of Arts
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  • Royal College Of Music Museum
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  • Queen Elizabeth Gate
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  • Wellington Arch
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  • Speakers Corner
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Green Shuttle Service

Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes

Operating Schedule: First departure at 9:20am, last departure at 3:50pm. Buses run every 30 minutes

Stops

  1. St George's Circus (Stop T)

    Waterloo Road

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  2. The Old Vic (Stop Q)

    Old Vic

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  3. Southampton Row

    Southampton Row, Stop Y, for the British Museum

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  4. Cheers Films

    Woburn Place

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  5. King's Cross and St Pancras (Stop T)

    Pancras Road

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  6. St Pancras International (Stop S)

    Midland Road

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  7. Euston Station (Stop AZ)

    Euston Road

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  8. 200 Euston Rd.

    Euston Square

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  9. Museum Practice

    Great Russell Street

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  10. Southampton Row (Stop B)

    Southampton Row (City Sightseeing Shop)

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  11. Lancaster Place

    Lancaster Place

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  12. Belvedere Road

    Belvedere Road

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  13. Boots

    York Road

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  14. Lambeth North Station (Stop C)

    Lambeth North Station

Points of interest passed by on this route

  • London Eye

FAQ

Details & Important Info

Additional Experience Details & Important Information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Red Route - first tour at 8.30am, last full tour at 6pm, frequency is every 15 minutes. Full loop duration - 150 minutes
Green Route Shuttle: first bus at 9:20am, last bus at 3:50pm. Buses run every 30 minutes. Duration - 80 minutes
Blue Route - first tour at 8:50am, last full tour at 5:30pm from Stop 17. Duration - 60 minutes. Frequency is every 30 minutes
Customers can start their tour at any of the stops along the routes. Stop 1 on the Red Route and Green Shuttle Service is Belvedere Road
Stop 11 Buckingham Palace is closed every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11am - 12pm due to the Changing of the Guards
The Blue Route features a Kid's Commentary
Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour and can be accepted at any of the stops along the routes. Vouchers can be used any day within 12 months of travel date selected at check-out
Stop 10 Horseferry Road is currently closed. The nearest stop is Stop 9 Westminster Pier
Rock & Roll Walking Tour (included in the 24, 48 and 72-hour tickets): Operates every day at 12pm. Departure Stops: Haymarket (Stop 18)
Royal Walking Tour (included in the 48 and 72-hour tickets only): Departs at 9:45am every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Departure Stop: Haymarket (Stop 18). Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Jack the Ripper Walking Tour (included in the 48 and 72-hour tickets only): Departs at 3pm every day. Departure Stop: Tower Hill (Stop 7). Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
24-hour ticket includes a one-way cruise between Westminster Pier and Tower Pier. You can start the cruise from either pier. Departs every 40 minutes. Duration: 35 mins approx. First departure (both piers): 10am. Last departure (from Tower pier): 6:55pm. Last departure (from Westminster): 7:20pm. You will be given your cruise ticket when you redeem your voucher on the bus
48 and 72-hour tickets include a same day return trip to and from Greenwich Pier. Departs every 40 minutes. Duration: 35 minutes approx. First departure to Greenwich (from both piers): 10am. Last departure to Greenwich from Westminster Pier: 4pm. Last departures from Greenwich to Westminster Pier: 5:50pm. You will be given your cruise ticket when you redeem your voucher on the bus
T15 Routemaster Heritage Route (included in the 48 and 72-hour tickets only): Buses depart from Trafalgar Square/ Charing Cross Stop F. Departures every 30 minutes from 9:30am - 5pm. Heading west, buses depart from Tower Hill/ Tower of London Stop TA every 30 minutes from 10:30am - 6pm
Night Tour (included in the 72-hour ticket only): Operates daily at 7:30pm, 8pm, 8:30pm, 9:15pm, 9:45pm and 10:20pm (April - September). Operates daily at 7:30pm and 9:20pm (October - March). Departure Stop: Outside Green Park Station
Sunday 27th April: The tour will not operate due to the London Marathon taking place

Cancellations & Refunds

Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds

Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.

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