LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes with the operators listed below:
Route 122
Retained by: Stagecoach Selkent
PVR: 19
Vehicles: Existing hybrid double deck
Contract Start Date: 7th February 2026
Contract End Date: 9th February 2029
Route 174/674
Retained by: Stagecoach East London
PVR: 26
Vehicles: New electric double deck
Contract Start Date: 18th October 2025
Contract End Date: 15th October 2032
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.
Here are the highlights of my posts on X (formerly known as Twitter) and BlueSky. If you have an account on X and BlueSky, you are welcome to like and retweet my posts.
Stagecoach East Midlands secured £6.1m in ZEBRA 2 funding to expand its electric fleet in Mansfield and Hull, complementing £50.6m for 120 EVs by 2027. Nearly 23% of its 522 buses are electric, supporting cleaner transport and sustainability goals.https://t.co/szlgzK7vQE pic.twitter.com/Rg9NFLuUDD
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) April 9, 2025
TfL is starting phase two of improvements to Nine Elms Lane and Battersea Park Road on 28 April, lasting until autumn 2026. The project will create cycleways, wider footways, better bus stops, and green space, with some traffic disruptions during work.https://t.co/7bQFJs0uw9 pic.twitter.com/OvA3kdtdTE
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) April 8, 2025
Reading will get 8 more electric buses for route 26, backed by £1.3m in government funding. This builds on £4.7m for 24 zero-emission buses arriving this summer. The move supports greener travel, better air quality, and improved passenger comfort.https://t.co/S3EtJsJ68w pic.twitter.com/0MVmpIAWtE
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) April 10, 2025
Transport for London published a document in April 2025 outlining the Bus Contracting and Tendering Process. Operators compete based on quality, cost, and reliability, with payments linked to performance and TfL aiming for zero-emission buses.https://t.co/P9Avfop1FD pic.twitter.com/caMf5qZdRk
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) April 10, 2025
The Licence for Greater Manchester (LfGM) scheme lets bus drivers switch operators without losing pay, recognising their experience. It aims to attract new drivers, retain experienced ones, and offer career progression within the Bee Network.https://t.co/29lFEpZPOB pic.twitter.com/qtVS3cW4Q7
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) April 10, 2025
First Bus has launched 36 electric buses in #Aberdeen, #Scotland, as part of a £12.7m investment toward a zero-emission fleet by 2035, giving the city one of the UK’s highest electric bus ratios and boosting sustainable travel for RGU students & the public. news.firstbus.co.uk/news/aberdee...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) April 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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#Wrightbus is investing £25 million in R&D to develop electric and #hydrogen #buses, creating jobs and cutting emissions. The funding supports the UK's green #transport goals, improving vehicle efficiency, testing, and telematics to boost growth. wrightbus.com/en-gb/Peter-...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) April 11, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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#Volvo Bus #UK & #Ireland shared on #LinkedIn that their Volvo BZL Electric double-deck demonstrator, built to #Transport for London specs, has arrived at First Bus #London. The vehicle will operate from the Fulwell depot while being tested on multiple routes. www.linkedin.com/posts/volvo-...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) April 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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On 5 April 2025, France’s Grand Nancy and Keolis launched the all-electric ‘Tempo 1’ line with 15 HESS trolleybuses. The 9.78 km route runs 62% on overhead lines, with battery sections. The move was praised as a step towards cleaner urban mobility. www.hess-ag.ch/company/news...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) April 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Network Rail's 'hedgehog' sleeper, made from 90% recycled materials, won the Spotlight Net Zero Pioneer Award. It lasts twice as long as concrete sleepers, reduces carbon emissions, and could cut up to 24.5 million kg of CO2 annually. www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/network...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) April 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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A Freedom of Information request to #TfL asked for 2023/24 fare evasion prosecution statistics. TfL provided data showing 18,570 convictions, and outlined efforts to reduce fare evasion, aiming for under 1.5% by 2030 due to its impact on the transport network. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) April 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release: There are 89 #TfL stations with escalators maintained by London Underground. Notable ones include Liverpool Street (24), Bank (35), Waterloo (26), and Paddington with 5 or more escalators. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) April 15, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Metroline is rolling out AI software FlowOS Live across its London bus network, aiming to cut delays, reduce overcrowding, and save passengers up to 2,000 hours daily. The system boosts reliability and efficiency, following a successful trial. www.metroline.co.uk/metroline-to...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) April 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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I would like to extend an invite for you to follow me on X (formerly Twitter) for transport-related updates. You can find me by searching for @CLondoner92 or by clicking on the direct link to my X page here. I am also present on BlueSky and Mastodon. I look forward to connecting with you on these platforms. Thank you for your support.
