Probe promised as gay couple ordered off bus

Transport chiefs have launched an investigation after a gay couple were reportedly thrown off a bus for kissing.

Jack James, 23, said he and his partner were ordered off a number 89 bus near Blackheath in south east London by the driver, who subjected them to a volley of abuse.

Event co-ordinator Mr James, from Greenwich in south east London, told London’s Evening Standard: “We were chatting away when my partner gave me a peck on the lips.