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:
|
Route |
Current Operator |
New Operator |
PVR |
Vehicles |
|
47* |
Stagecoach Selkent |
Stagecoach Selkent |
TBC |
Existing hybrid double deck |
|
353 |
Metrobus |
Metrobus |
7 |
New electric double deck |
|
359 |
Metrobus |
Metrobus |
2 |
Electric single deck |
|
B13 |
Arriva London North |
London Central |
TBC |
New electric single deck |
|
H32* |
London United |
Abellio West London |
10 |
Existing New Routemaster |
|
H91 |
London United |
Metroline |
14 |
Existing New Routemaster |
* 24 hour routes (H32 at weekends only).
All the hybrid vehicles detailed above will meet Euro VI emissions standards. New electric vehicles may enter service after the contract start date dependent on infrastructure and/ or vehicle delivery timescales.
Start and end dates for the above contracts will be as follows:
|
Route |
Contract Start Date |
Contract End Date |
|
47 |
21st January 2023 |
18th January 2030 |
|
353 |
22nd October 2022 |
19th October 2029 |
|
359 |
22nd October 2022 |
19th October 2029 |
|
B13 |
21st January 2023 |
18th January 2030 |
|
H32 |
4th March 2023 |
3rd March 2028 |
|
H91 |
4th March 2023 |
3rd March 2028 |
It will be interesting to see the make and models of the new zero-emission vehicles chosen by bus operators for their new route contracts.
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