Here’s another round of London Bus Tender Awards for January 2025, which shows that Transport for London and London Sovereign have retained routes 285 and 326.
LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes with the operators listed below:
Route 285 (24hr)
Retained by Transport UK West London
Peak Vehicle Requirement (PVR): 16
Vehicles: Existing hybrid double deck
Contract Start Date: 28th June 2025
Contract End Date: 30th June 2028
Route 326
Retained by RATP London Sovereign (soon to be First Bus)
PVR: 15
Vehicles: Existing diesel single deck
Contract Start Date: 26th July 2025
Contract End Date: 28th July 2028
The diesel and hybrid vehicles detailed above will meet Euro VI emissions standards.
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#TfL Freedom of Information release:
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) January 17, 2025
Pocket London Underground Tube Maps Dated: September 2004, June 2005, August 2011, December 2011 and May 2013https://t.co/rKG0Vggeww pic.twitter.com/7tCqSG6cQd
The updated TfL Go app lets users check Oyster/contactless accounts, view journeys, request refunds, and top up credit. It offers real-time travel info, step-free navigation, cycle routes, and plans to improve disruption and bus info in the next year. tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/keep-ta...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) January 21, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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First Rail’s report highlights the benefits of open access services since Hull Trains in 2000. It calls for an independent regulator, faster bidding, and more investment to grow services, boost jobs, and attract passengers.https://t.co/5Q6UUOqLCr pic.twitter.com/eqXrPchifK
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) January 20, 2025
From 2 February 2025, 47 more South East stations will offer tap-in tap-out ticketing, ensuring passengers get the best fare. This £20m initiative simplifies travel, cuts complex fares, and boosts accessibility. A further 49 stations will follow in 2025. www.gov.uk/government/n...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) January 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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KMB will set up Lunar New Year stalls in Causeway Bay, Mong Kok, and Yuen Long, Hong Kong, from January 23-28, featuring exclusive models like the "Snake Year" bus, Q-version pet bus, and Dyna E-type Golden Bauhinia scene model. www.kmb.hk/news_detail....
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) January 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Mayor @andyburnham.bsky.social plans to integrate Greater Manchester’s rail network into the Bee Network by 2028, starting with services to Glossop and Stalybridge. The scheme will simplify fares, improve stations, and add 1.3 million extra journeys annually. news.tfgm.com/press-releas...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) January 21, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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CEF Transport received 258 applications for over €9.5 billion, almost four times the €2.5 billion available. CINEA will assess eligibility, with results in July 2025 and agreements by October. The projects aim to modernise EU transport infrastructure. cinea.ec.europa.eu/news-events/...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) January 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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