The London Bus Tender Awards, announced by Transport for London (TfL), have revealed that the three-door, two-staircase hybrid New Routemasters will continue to operate on route 453.
LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes with the operators listed below:
Route 385
Retained by: Stagecoach East London
PVR: 1
Vehicles: Existing diesel single deck
Contract Start Date: 18th October 2025
Contract End Date: 20th October 2028
Route 386
Retained by: Go-Ahead London Central
PVR: 10
Vehicles: Existing diesel single deck
Contract Start Date: 29th November 2025
Contract End Date: 1st December 2028
Route 453 (24h)
Retained by: Go-Ahead London Central
PVR: 30
Vehicles: Existing New Routemaster
Contract Start Date: 15th November 2025
Contract End Date: 15th November 2030
The diesel and hybrid vehicles detailed above will meet Euro VI emissions standards.
It’s interesting to see how TfL is retaining the New Routemasters, as reported in the previous London Bus Tender Awards, while undergoing a process to convert their bus fleet to 100% zero-emission electric vehicles, a goal they aim to achieve by 2030.
As stated in my previous articles, I would like to see a new zero-emission electric bus that is better than the New Routemaster, as shown in the image below. Multiple bus manufacturers should be encouraged to design and build one for evaluation in passenger service.
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Have your say on new #Liverpool #transport plans linking the city centre to the Fabric District. Proposals include cycle lanes, better footpaths, bus lanes, and a new plaza. Consultation runs 9 June–6 July, with drop-in events on 17 & 28 June. www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/people-...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) June 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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First Bus has renewed its partnership with Ticketer, investing £20m to upgrade ticketing tech across its UK fleet. Over 850 buses already have new ETMs, enhancing driver tools and passenger experience through smarter, connected travel solutions.https://t.co/v9suNkkHDq pic.twitter.com/Apo7fqKTCL
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Conceptual artist Agnes Denes designed the new pocket Tube map cover, launching July for TfL’s 25th anniversary. Map Projections reimagines the globe as an electrified cube, exploring space, time, and humanity’s impact on the planet. tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/new-poc...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) June 12, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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TfL launched its summer Poems on the Underground at Covent Garden with live readings by poets and staff. The international poems, now on Tube and Overground trains, explore nature and humanity, celebrating diversity across London’s transport network.https://t.co/elCkL8ON4f pic.twitter.com/ebWKtMJyyx
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KMB showcases its BYD electric bus fleet at the 2025 Hong Kong Automotive Expo, highlighting green transport progress. With 82 e-buses in service and plans to expand, KMB supports zero-emission goals and offers EV training for the industry. www.kmb.hk/news_detail....
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) June 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) June 13, 2025
TfL confirmed it holds posters used in the last two years on London Underground warning of a £100 penalty or prosecution for fare evasion. Posters meet legal standards and are widely displayed.https://t.co/tvff6Oo8jK pic.twitter.com/7b926q8HoU
#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release: TfL confirmed it holds detailed DLR route info, including schedules and stopping patterns. Services include Beckton to Stratford and Tower Gateway to Lewisham. Frequencies vary from 5 to 10 minutes. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
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#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:
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TfL plans escalator works at several stations Apr–Nov 2025, including Westminster, Bank, & Canada Water. Woolwich Arsenal DLR works run until Mar 2026. All aim to ensure safety and minimise disruption.https://t.co/wYf9bqIL1Y pic.twitter.com/o6XgcoDwTb
MAN’s Lion’s City E debuts at UITP Summit 2025 with new in-house batteries, advanced driver assistance, and driverless tech development. The 10.6m electric bus offers 27 seats, wheelchair access, LED lights, and a 356 kWh battery for efficient, safe travel. press.mantruckandbus.com/corporate/pr...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) June 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Solaris presents its Urbino 12 electric bus with modular drive at the UITP Summit in Hamburg, 15–18 June 2025. Featuring a 600 km range and GSR2 compliance, it won the 2025 Sustainable Bus Award. Visit stand 120, Hall A4, Hamburg Messe.https://t.co/J085iIwnI7 pic.twitter.com/qCUOUjbJK9
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