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Friday, 2 May 2025

London Bus Tender Awards: Route 372 to Operate New Electric Double-Deck Buses

As of May 2025, it has been announced by Transport for London (TfL) through the London Bus Tender Awards that Stagecoach London has retained another route serving the London Borough of Havering. Route 372, which operates between Hornchurch and Lakeside Shopping Centre (located in Thurrock, outside Greater London), will use new electric double-deck buses and runs via Rainham and Aveley.

LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes with the operators listed below:

Route 372
Current Operator: Stagecoach East London
New Operator: Stagecoach East London
PVR: 8
Vehicles: New electric double deck
Contract Start Date: 28th March 2026
Contract End Date: 25th March 2033

Routes 649/650/651
Current Operator: Blue Triangle
New Operator: Stagecoach East London
PVR: 9
Vehicles: Existing diesel double deck
Contract Start Date: 3rd January 2026
Contract End Date: 5th January 2029

New electric vehicles may enter service after the contract start date, dependent on infrastructure and/ or vehicle delivery timescales.

The diesel vehicles detailed above will meet Euro VI emissions standards.


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#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release: #TfL provided a job description detailing Tube driver duties, including safe train operation, safety checks, fault handling, communication, and customer service, along with required skills and behaviours. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...

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— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) April 28, 2025 at 11:10 PM

Transport for London Freedom of Information release: Since January 2025, London Underground CSA2 training starters were 53 in Jan, 34 in Feb, 18 in Mar, and 23 in Apr. 469 offers made; 140 started, 298 waiting, 31 withdrawn. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...

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— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) April 28, 2025 at 11:15 PM

Daimler Buses has delivered five electric eCitaro buses to HEAG mobilo in #Darmstadt, #Germany. The 12-metre buses feature 588 kWh batteries, safety tech, USB ports, air conditioning, and 26 seats, supporting eco-friendly and comfortable public #transport. www.mercedes-benz-bus.com/en_DE/brand/...

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— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) April 29, 2025 at 5:50 PM

Isle of Man #Transport has added six new #Mercedes-Benz Citaro buses, including four 12-metre and two 10.6-metre Citaro K models. These buses offer improved manoeuvrability and safety, enhancing island-wide services. Supplied by Daimler Buses UK Ltd. www.mercedes-benz-bus.com/en_GB/brand/...

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— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) May 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM

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