As time has moved on since this thread started, once again can I ask
how many Routemasters remain on the 13? Are any of the new buses in
service yet? If so, how many?

As an aside, I believe the new TfL specification includes just a single
front route number and destination, with no via points at all. A
dreadful provincial practice reminiscent of the worst "sod the public"
days of the NBC and cash-strapped independant operators. Truly the
'London Bus' as a design classic and institution is now dead!!!

What a contrast with Scotland's capital, with the same modern vehicle
types as in London having proper 3-apperture roller blinds (no ugly dot
matrix), rear destination displays, even via points changed if the bus
is turning short (the famous 'part route' display); and are controlled
electronically from the driver's cab.