As we are in November of 2024, it has been reported by Transport for London (TfL) that routes 55 and 87 will continue to use three-door, two-staircase New Routemasters, and route 230 will be served using new electric double-deck buses.
LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes with the operators listed below:
Retained By: Stagecoach East London
Peak Vehicle Requirement (PVR): 29
Vehicles: Existing New Routemaster
Contract Start Date: 1st March 2025
Contract End Date: 2nd March 2029
Route 56
Retained By: Stagecoach East London
PVR: 18
Vehicles: Existing hybrid double deck
Contract Start Date: 1st March 2025
Contract End Date: 3rd March 2028
Route 87/N87
Retained By: Go-Ahead London General
PVR: 19
Vehicles: Existing New Routemaster
Contract Start Date: 31st May 2025
Contract End Date: 1st June 2029
Route 219
Retained By: Go-Ahead London General
PVR: 12
Vehicles: Existing electric single deck
Contract Start Date: 31st May 2025
Contract End Date: 28th May 2032
Route 230
Retained By: Go-Ahead London General
PVR: 11
Vehicles: New electric double deck
Contract Start Date: 21st June 2025
Contract End Date: 18th June 2032
Route 432
Retained By: Arriva London South
PVR: 10
Vehicles: Existing hybrid double deck
Contract Start Date: 5th April 2025
Contract End Date: 7th April 2028
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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#Transport for #London Website Formerly known as London Transport prior to 2000. Then and Now 1996 - 2024
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) October 22, 2024 at 1:41 AM
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#TfL Have Your Say:
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) October 22, 2024
Proposed changes to bus routes 30 and 205:
Withdraw route 30 between Marble Arch to Euston
Withdraw route 205 between Paddington to Baker Street and extend to Marble Arch
More journeys for route 27
Consultation closes at 2 December 2024https://t.co/GoFdx0a53Y pic.twitter.com/OrpPhZ1i3p
#TfL Freedom of Information release:
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) October 24, 2024
3D Maps, Axonometric and Relevant Plans of Aldywch and Down Street Stations
"We have been unable to locate any such drawings of Down Street station, which was opened in 1907."https://t.co/rMhFPEsPSq pic.twitter.com/B8iv8swLGJ
#TfL Have Your Say:
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) October 28, 2024
We propose changing bus route 343 to start and end at Tower Gateway, removing its service to Aldgate bus station.
We are also proposing changes to routes 254 and 15 around Aldgate.
Consultation closes on 6 December 2024https://t.co/IOr7PIsGqr pic.twitter.com/xUZpD1JyKF
#Transport for #London Have Your Say:
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) October 28, 2024
Proposed changes to route 224 in Park Royal.
The route will no longer serve Abbey Road between Coronation Road and Twyford Abbey Road, but route 440 will still serve those stops.
Consultation closes on 6 December 2024https://t.co/FVswdluSlX pic.twitter.com/6tTrZP49zQ
Volvo Buses receives order for 46 electric buses for Utrecht, Netherlands
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) October 28, 2024
Volvo Buses has received a major order for 46 electric buses from Transdev, marking the largest order since its partnership with MCV, to electrify public transport in Utrecht.https://t.co/pWYmWSLrc7 pic.twitter.com/tPdU7jsrYy
#Transport for #London Have Your Say: A21 Bromley Road – New Bus Lane Routes 136, 171, 181, 199, 208, 320, 47, 54, 660, N136, and N199 will all benefit from quicker journey times by using the new bus lanes. Engagement closes on 18 December 2024 haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/a21-bromley-...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) October 29, 2024 at 4:21 PM
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#Transport for #London: TfL invites bidders to install and operate #solar farms for the Tube network These solar farms could provide up to 64 MW of clean energy, which is around five per cent of the electricity needed to run the Tube network tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/tfl-inv...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) October 31, 2024 at 12:25 PM
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TfL Bus Changes: Closure of Walthamstow bus station from 00:01 Friday 8 November until 23:59 Friday 20 December 2024 Routes 34, 55, 69, 212, 215, 230, 275, SL1, SL2, W12, W15, W19, N26, N38, N73 will not stop in the bus station but will call at alternative stops near to the bus station.
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) October 31, 2024 at 4:54 PM
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Army of Bee Network buses assembled as Greater Manchester prepares to take control of full network New yellow buses launch on 5 January as Greater Manchester gains full control of its bus network. £71 million is approved to expand the Bee Network fleet. news.tfgm.com/press-releas...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) October 31, 2024 at 5:06 PM
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#Ireland: “GET THE BUS!” - Dublin Bus Calls on People to Get The Bus This World Cities Day Dublin Bus takes 182,000 cars off the road every day, contributing to a healthier and more sustainable city for all. www.dublinbus.ie/press-releas...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) October 31, 2024 at 5:09 PM
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#Ireland: Light Rail Feasibility Study for #Galway Galway Light Rail #Transit Feasibility Study Report by National #Transport Authority Light rail is one of several transit options, including buses, bus rapid transit, tram-train, and heavy rail. www.nationaltransport.ie/publications...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) October 31, 2024 at 7:01 PM
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#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release: Number of complaints regarding bus drivers not following correct procedure when boarding wheelchair users "Wheelchair users must access the bus priority area, even if occupied by buggies." tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) October 31, 2024 at 9:51 PM
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