I think bandy buses, with sensible drivers and a conductor would be a good solution.
I have never travelled on one to be honest, and quite frankly I would rather keep it that way, but if the users are happy, there must be something right about them.

However at the moment there seem to be quite a few idiots driving them (no different to other buses too), and they are very good an pulling across junctions with no clear exit, taking corners so close causing the people on the pavement to scatter, and in general, I honestly dont think they cope too well on some of the routes they are on.

Will be interested to see what ideas come up for the routemaster though, I did love those :D 36b to and from school, yay.

People falling off the bus drunk. Simple answer, dont let stupid anti social drunk people on them in the first place. If people cant control their own behaviour, why should others suffer for their lack of decency.

In short, bendy buses work very well in modern cities.... of which London is certainly not.
They are very good on the right roads with the right drivers.... something which London also seems to lack.