Why is Transport for London Proposing to Withdraw from the Travelcard Agreement? As Part of Phasing out Paper Tickets?

I’ve been hesitant in writing this article because I’ve seen there are concerns on social media about Transport for London’s (TfL) proposal to withdraw from the Travelcard Agreement. The purpose of this article is to reveal more information from my own research on why the proposal is happening.

This was first revealed in December 2021 by a BBC London News journalist as part of TfL’s negotiations for a new financial settlement by the Government.

London Bus Tender Awards – Electric Buses for Routes 353, 359 & B13 and New Routemasters for Routes H32 & H91

We have received a London Bus news update as TfL have recently announced new London Bus tender awards.

 

LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes with the operators listed below: