London Bus Drivers’ Secret Door Control Button: How It Works

London bus drivers have a secret button to close the doors behind them after their shift. A TikTok video revealed this hidden button, which has a delay before the doors shut, allowing drivers to safely exit. The video, posted by Jayziino, gained popularity with over 57,000 views and 1,000 likes. The secret button is located on the top of the door frame and resembles a black bolt. Some buses do not have this button, requiring drivers to quickly exit before the doors close. However, upgrades are reportedly on the way for these buses. Volvo buses have a different system where the outside button controls the opening and closing of the doors. Despite some concerns from commenters, it is not possible to use the button while the bus is in motion.