The clip appears to be one continuous take, but there are two barely noticeable edits.
The long-shot steadycam technique combined with sudden changes to slow-motion is very similar to some sequences in the acclaimed art house features The Million Dollar Hotel (2000) and Elephant (2003). Since this mega-successful music video popularized this way of shooting, it's possible that it was the original inspiration.
The green double decker bus is from the Nottingham city transport (NCT) bus company.
Johan Camitz was hired on Simon Fuller's recommendation because of his commercials for Volkswagen, Diesel, and Nike.