The London Bus Tender Awards have
revealed that routes 98/N98, 188, 355 and 360 will be using new
zero-emission electric buses.
18th March 2024
LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes with the
operators listed below:
Route 6 (24h)
Retained by: Metroline
Peak Vehicle Requirement (PVR): 18
Type of vehicles: Existing hybrid double deck
Contract Start Date: 7th December 2024
Route 98/N98
Retained by: Metroline
PVR: 22
Type of vehicles: New electric double deck*
Contract Start Date: 7th December 2024
Contract End Date: 5th December 2031
Route 188 (24h)
Retained by: Go-Ahead London Central
PVR: 22
Type of vehicles: New electric double deck
Contract Start Date: 9th November 2024
Contract End Date: 7th November 2031
Route 355
Retained by: Go-Ahead London Central/London General
PVR: 13
Type of vehicles: New electric single deck
Contract Start Date: 7th December 2024
Contract End Date: 5th December 2031
Route 360
Retained by: Go-Ahead London Central
PVR: 11
Type of vehicles: New electric single deck
Contract Start Date: 7th December 2024
Contract End Date: 5th December 2031
* Route N98 will be operated by existing hybrids until further notice.
New electric vehicles may enter service after the contract start date,
dependent on infrastructure and/ or vehicle delivery timescales.
The hybrid vehicles detailed above will meet Euro VI emissions standards.
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