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.
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.
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
Greater Manchester plans to integrate rail into the Bee Network by 2028, improving connectivity, capping fares, and boosting growth. The city-region seeks more local control over rail services, fares, station upgrades, and unused land for housing. news.tfgm.com/press-releas...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 27, 2025 at 12:29 PM
[image or embed]
#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release: Tender specifications for Bus Routes 50, 109 & 264 tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
[image or embed]
#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release: The most recent tender specification for bus route 138 tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
[image or embed]
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
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) March 27, 2025
#Transport for #London Have Your Say: SL12 – proposed express bus service between Gants Hill and Rainham SL12 to run with double-deck buses, #Superloop accessibility, USB charging, and travel information. Consultation closes on 23 May 2025 haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/sl12-superloop
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 28, 2025 at 9:46 AM
[image or embed]
#Transport for #London (#TfL) will begin improving A23 Streatham Hill this summer, creating new pedestrian crossings, protected cycling lanes, and enhanced bus lanes. The project, completed by spring 2027, aims to improve safety and reduce congestion. tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/constru...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
[image or embed]
#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
#TfL Freedom of Information release: Peak Vehicle Requirement Analysis for Bus Route 12 (2015–Present) and Supporting Justifications The PVR changed as follows: 2015: 34 2018: 33 2019: 24 2022: 15 Current: 15 Set by the bus operating company. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 31, 2025 at 11:15 AM
[image or embed]
Škoda Group in Pilsen has produced the world’s longest tram, the 60m Škoda ForCity Smart 38T, carrying 368 passengers at 80 km/h. Part of a 114-tram contract for German operator rnv, it features modular design, high capacity, and advanced safety. www.skodagroup.com/press-releas...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 30, 2025 at 8:23 PM
[image or embed]
#Transport for #London has revamped the status page for their Tube, #Overground, Elizabeth Line, DLR, and Tram services on their website. tfl.gov.uk/tube-dlr-ove...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 31, 2025 at 9:02 PM
[image or embed]
Stagecoach is rolling out new buses with a dark blue livery, USB ports, leather-effect seats, and wider aisles. Safety features include CCTV, non-slip surfaces, and dementia-friendly flooring. Around 30% of the fleet will be updated in 12 months. media.stagecoachgroup.com/news/stageco...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) April 2, 2025 at 10:24 PM
[image or embed]
#Transport for #London (TfL) has had its emissions reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming for a 90% reduction by 2030. #TfL is transitioning to zero-emission buses and supporting London’s carbon-neutral goal. tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/transpo...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) April 3, 2025 at 12:14 PM
[image or embed]
#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release: Request for Latest Tender Specifications: Bus Routes 166, 439, 466, S2, and S3 (Sutton/Croydon) tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) April 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
[image or embed]
#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:#Superloop SL4 Bus Route Stop Timetable Panels – Via #Silvertown Tunnelhttps://t.co/Y3Hb3XHhuM pic.twitter.com/yO18Chp5oQ
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) April 3, 2025
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
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) April 4, 2025
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
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) April 7, 2025
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.
