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Transport for London (TfL) has announced, in the latest London Bus Tender Awards, that Arriva London has retained the Superloop route SL2. The route will be operated with new electric double-deck buses and is expected to launch sometime next year. This announcement coincides with TfL’s 25th anniversary, which is highlighted in the social media posts embedded below.
London Bus Services Limited (LBSL) intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes with the operators listed below:
Route 43 (24h)
Retained by: Metroline
PVR: 26
Vehicles: Existing electric double deck
Contract Start Date: 31st January 2026
Contract End Date: 28th January 2033
Route 112
Retained by: Metroline
PVR: To be confirmed
Vehicles: Existing diesel single deck
Contract Start Date: 1st August 2026
Contract End Date: 3rd August 2029
Route 134 (24h)
Retained by: Metroline
PVR: 20
Vehicles: Existing electric double deck
Contract Start Date: 31st January 2026
Contract End Date: 28th January 2033
Route 232
Retained by: Go-Ahead London General
PVR: 17
Vehicles: Existing diesel single deck
Contract Start Date: 1st August 2026
Contract End Date: 3rd August 2029
Route 317
Retained by: Metroline
PVR: 5
Vehicles: Existing electric double deck
Contract Start Date: 28th March 2026
Contract End Date: 25th March 2033
Route 452
Retained by: London Transit (Currently First London)
PVR: To be confirmed
Vehicles: Existing electric double deck
Contract Start Date: 29th November 2025
Contract End Date: 29th November 2030
Route SL2
Retained by: Arriva London North
PVR: 15
Vehicles: New electric double deck
Contract Start Date: 28th February 2026
Contract End Date: 25th February 2033
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.
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.
Transport for London plans major road safety improvements in Shoreditch, including new crossings, cycle lanes, and traffic changes. A public consultation is open for Londoners to give their views until 12 September 2025.https://t.co/ncc4N14yb9 pic.twitter.com/gfSerZVjgY
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) July 21, 2025
Wrightbus has unveiled its new 6x2 zero-emission StreetDeck, with production underway in Northern #Ireland and #Malaysia. Following major investment, orders are secured globally, and trials begin in Hong Kong. The launch marks a key step in Wrightbus’s global growth. wrightbus.com/en-gb/Wright...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) July 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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As of 31 March 2025, Transport for London reports a fleet of 8,797 buses, including 1,951 electric, 20 hydrogen, and 3,776 hybrids. All are PSVAR compliant. TfL has also published the full fleet list via its Fleet Online Operational Vehicle Data document.https://t.co/LuEUZSJp8D pic.twitter.com/ByIDakBvUa
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) July 21, 2025
#Transport for #London marks 25 years with special designs across eight transport services, celebrating key milestones like Oyster, accessible buses and the Elizabeth line. The wraps, running into 2025, highlight TfL’s role in a greener, more inclusive London and invite Londoners to share memories.
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) July 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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The Silvertown Tunnel has cut congestion by 70%, boosted bus use by 160%, and improved journey times across east London. Opened in April 2025, it enhances road resilience, reduces closures, and supports greener, better-connected transport.https://t.co/Kqia78N50y pic.twitter.com/D5tItyiKoT
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) July 23, 2025
#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release: TfL's staff magazine OTM (since 1996) is published 11 times a year. Produced by two staff and a wider team, it covers internal news. A sample issue, On the Move No. 343 – July 2025, was provided. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) July 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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From 16th August, Route N replaces the night A service, running 24/7 from LCY3 to Gravesend via Dartford. Route E will use the new Whitecliffe busway to Bluewater. Fastrack is now faster and more connected than ever.https://t.co/ccLuvl1amv pic.twitter.com/q7oJFbASoO
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) July 23, 2025
First London Cableway has earned top ‘excellence’ status in the Mayor’s Good Work Standard for fair pay, wellbeing, and diversity. As a TfL supplier, it joins 190+ employers leading the way in improving working lives across London. www.firstgroupplc.com/news-and-med...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) July 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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#Transport for #London Have Your Say:
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) July 25, 2025
TfL plans to withdraw route 283 between Hammersmith and East Acton, replacing it with a rerouted 72 via White City Estate. Consultation ends 7 September 2025.https://t.co/N2uujhpJ2k pic.twitter.com/bDTGhwkaSn
Hong Kong’s KMB brings back 1950s charm on Route 6 this weekend with retro buses and a “Free Ride Days for Kids” pop-up at Star Ferry on 27 July. Kids ride free on 10 holidays this summer on KMB and LWB routes (excl. K12, K14, K17, K18) with a Child Octopus card. www.kmb.hk/news_detail....
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) July 25, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:#TfL published #Superloop graphic standards and bus liveries for routes SL1–SL10, plus the livery drawing for the 2,000th zero-emission bus. SL11, SL12 & BL1 were not included as artwork is unfinished.https://t.co/6j7V4JDa4w pic.twitter.com/ASbBgvLjOK
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) July 26, 2025
The leaflet explains how the new electric #buses work on #Fastrack in #Kent. These tram-style, zero-emission buses offer smooth, quiet rides with fast charging, serving Dartford and Gravesend on dedicated routes for cleaner, more reliable public #transport.
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) July 27, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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