Transport for London (TfL) has announced in the London Bus Tender Awards that route 3 will continue to use hybrid New Routemasters with three doors and two staircases. Routes 173/673, 292, 675, B12, and B15 will use new electric buses.
LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes with the operators listed below:
Route 3/N3
Retained by: Transport UK London
PVR: 15
Vehicles: Existing New Routemaster
Contract Start Date: 7th February 2026
Contract End Date: 8th February 2030
Route 79
Retained by: London Sovereign (Now First London)
PVR: 14
Vehicles: Existing hybrid double deck
Contract Start Date: 6th December 2025
Contract End Date: 8th December 2028
Route 173/673
Retained by: Stagecoach East London
PVR: TBC
Vehicles: New electric double deck
Contract Start Date: 18th October 2025
Contract End Date: 15th October 2032
Route 179
Retained by: Stagecoach East London
PVR: 13
Vehicles: Existing hybrid double deck
Contract Start Date: 27th September 2025
Contract End Date: 29th September 2028
Route 193
Retained by: Stagecoach East London
PVR: 11
Vehicles: Existing diesel single deck
Contract Start Date: 27th September 2025
Contract End Date: 29th September 2028
Route 224
Current Operator: London United
New Operator: Metroline
PVR: 8
Vehicles: Existing diesel single deck
Contract Start Date: 11th October 2025
Contract End Date: 8th October 2027
Route 292
Current Operator: Metroline
New Operator: Uno
PVR: 7
Vehicles: Electric double deck
Contract Start Date: 6th December 2025
Contract End Date: 3rd December 2032
Route 456
Retained by: London General
PVR: 5
Vehicles: Existing diesel single deck
Contract Start Date: 14th March 2026
Contract End Date: 16th March 2029
Route 469
Retained by: London Central
PVR: 10
Vehicles: Existing diesel single deck
Contract Start Date: 24th January 2026
Contract End Date: 26th January 2029
Route 616
Current Operator: Stagecoach East London
New Operator: Arriva London North
PVR: 2
Vehicles: Existing hybrid double deck
Contract Start Date: 7th February 2026
Contract End Date: 9th February 2029
Route 675
Retained by: Arriva London North
PVR: 1
Vehicles: New electric double deck
Contract Start Date: 18th October 2025
Contract End Date: 15th October 2032
Route B12
Retained by: London Central
PVR: 7
Vehicles: New electric single deck
Contract Start Date: 24th January 2026
Contract End Date: 21st January 2033
Route B15
Current Operator: Arriva London North
New Operator: London Central
PVR: 6
Vehicles: New electric single deck
Contract Start Date: 24th January 2026
Contract End Date: 21st January 2033
New electric vehicles may enter service after the contract start date, dependent on infrastructure and/ or vehicle delivery timescales.
The diesel and hybrid vehicles detailed above will meet Euro VI emissions standards.
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Bus Services & New Residential Developments
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) March 26, 2025
The document highlights buses as the UK’s most popular transport, with over 4 billion annual trips. Boosting bus use and integrating services in new developments helps reduce congestion and support carbon goals.https://t.co/I72YLTATCK pic.twitter.com/muoNRLUhld
Southeastern's 2023/24 report highlights £77m spent with small businesses, 500 apprentices, a 33% CO₂ reduction, and £125,000 invested in local projects. The company focuses on sustainability, social mobility, and empowering local communities.https://t.co/zOhf0IxvSD pic.twitter.com/Ywh7imq8Ii
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#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) March 29, 2025
Silvertown Tunnel Cycle Shuttle Bus Branding and Specificationshttps://t.co/g5KbA21jcS pic.twitter.com/yTfC0YiEoR
#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:#Superloop SL4 Bus Route Stop Timetable Panels – Via #Silvertown Tunnelhttps://t.co/Y3Hb3XHhuM pic.twitter.com/yO18Chp5oQ
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The Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL], from the House of Lords in 2024-25, aims to improve local and school bus services. It covers franchising schemes, accessibility, service permits, zero-emission vehicles, training, and safety, including floating stops.https://t.co/XhXpvkLOYg pic.twitter.com/SpsVAwjiX8
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The new Silvertown Tunnel cuts cross-river journey times by 20 minutes. Cross-river buses increase to 21 per hour, all zero-emission and free for the first year. A £1.50 charge applies during peak hours, with discounts for eligible groups.https://t.co/8ADL11b9IZ pic.twitter.com/niWo6ECgGH
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