As we approach the end of November, Transport for London (TfL) has announced new London Bus Tender Awards. Under these awards, route 29 will transition to new double-deck electric buses, while the three-door, two-staircase hybrid New Routemasters will continue operation on route H32.
LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes with the operators listed below:
Retained by: Arriva London North
Peak Vehicle Requirement (PVR): 31
Vehicles: New electric double deck
Contract Start Date: 9th January 2027
Contract End Date: 6th January 2034
Route 177
Retained by: Stagecoach Selkent
PVR: 21
Vehicles: Existing hybrid double deck
Contract Start Date: 23rd May 2026
Contract End Date: 25th May 2029
Route 364
Retained by: Go-Ahead Blue Triangle
PVR: 14
Vehicles: Existing diesel single deck
Contract Start Date: 31st October 2026
Contract End Date: 2nd November 2029
Route H32
Current Operator: Transport UK West London
New Operator: Metroline
PVR: 11
Vehicles: Existing New Routemaster
Contract Start Date: 7th March 2026
Contract End Date: 3rd March 2028
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.
I do mention that route 29 was operated with high-capacity and accessible articulated (bendy) buses from 14 January 2006 till 25 November 2011, just only 5 years.
As for my issue with Dailymotion, I have sent them another email yesterday (26th November) to make them aware that I raised it on my article, and I still have no further response from them.
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 Have Your Say:
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) November 17, 2025
TfL proposes shortening route 424 to Putney Heath–Upper Richmond Road and creating route 454 between Putney Bridge and Fulham to improve reliability and support larger buses. Consultation runs until 11 January 2026.https://t.co/dq3Be2LjB6 pic.twitter.com/3O1UIUltic
Transport for London Have Your Say:
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) November 20, 2025
TfL seeks views on Thamesmead road changes to improve bus journeys, cycling and walking, with new bus lanes, crossings, cycle lanes and safety measures. Consultation closes 15 January 2026.https://t.co/eYvbHv8wZx pic.twitter.com/j7aLk1o400
The Mayor of London and TfL plan to pedestrianise central Oxford Street, removing general traffic and rerouting buses, including routes 7, 94, 98, 139 and 390, via Wigmore Street and Henrietta Place. Emergency access stays, and work could start in 2026. tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/mayor-o...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) November 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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First Bus plans to end all services in Cornwall by February 2026, blaming high costs, falling passenger numbers and rising competition. About 275 jobs are at risk. The company will operate as normal until mid-February while a transition is arranged.https://t.co/8qLW42RfGy pic.twitter.com/i4sfx3oJ0g
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) November 21, 2025
Stagecoach has deployed two full-size mobile bus simulators to enhance driver training and safety. Based in South #Wales and West #Scotland, they let drivers practise difficult conditions in a controlled environment, supporting higher training standards. media.stagecoachgroup.com/news/stageco...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) November 25, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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A video posted by Wrightbus on LinkedIn highlights its new Electroliner, with CEO Jean-Marc Gales outlining major gains in range, charging speed, battery life and safety. New driveline, thermal upgrades and shared components boost efficiency, durability and accessibility. pic.twitter.com/K7fempTrS1
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) November 24, 2025
New #EU driving rules now in force include digital licences, a 17-year-old #driving scheme, and stricter probation for novice drivers. Serious driving offences will have EU-wide penalties, while the Vision Zero goal aims for zero road deaths by 2050. transport.ec.europa.eu/news-events/...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) November 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Alexander Dennis has launched ‘tea and toast’ liveries on its electric buses, showing how many cups of tea and slices of toast the batteries can power. The designs celebrate British culture and highlight the practicality of next-gen electric buses.https://t.co/deiWZ8AAIY pic.twitter.com/CRkp0W79sK
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) November 26, 2025
The Trafford Park Metrolink line has cut car journeys, boosted regeneration, and driven economic growth in Greater Manchester. Since 2020, it’s helped double planning applications and raised property values by 31.7%, supporting further network expansion. news.tfgm.com/press-releas...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) November 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Transport for London has enhanced its TfL Go app with real-time disruption alerts for Tube, Elizabeth line, and buses, plus a redesigned train arrival layout. Users can personalise notifications and check bus times. The app has 1.4 million active users.https://t.co/hNnhvlF2hE pic.twitter.com/tfGitED1kH
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) November 27, 2025
The first fully refreshed Class 376 train is now in service, offering modernised interiors, at-seat power, and improved accessibility. This upgrade is part of a £27m overhaul by South Eastern Railway, with the full fleet set to be upgraded by 2027. newsroom.southeasternrailway.co.uk/news/first-f...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) November 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Go-Ahead Group plans a new bus garage in Thamesmead with space for 139 buses, EV charging, and sustainable features. The project supports London’s net-zero goals, creating 350 jobs and improving air quality, with minimal impact on nearby homes. purlandroadconsultation.com
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) November 27, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Transport for London Have Your Say:
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) November 27, 2025
TfL plans a 400-metre bus-only link on Barnham Drive with new walking and cycling routes, lighting and stops. It aims to improve access across Thamesmead, remove parking and clear vegetation, with consultation open until 22 January 2026. pic.twitter.com/W71cw1yXpR
Greater Manchester has approved £65m to expand the Bee Network, adding around 220 electric buses and progressing tram-train plans. The funding also supports fleet upgrades and a new Travel Hub, helping the region move towards a fully integrated, zero-emission system by 2030.
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) November 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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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.Basildon has opened Essex’s first fully electric bus depot, with 55 zero-emission buses now in service. The £30.6 million project, supported by ZEBRA2 and First Bus, aims to cut 4,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually and improve journeys across South Essex. news.firstbus.co.uk/news/basildo...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) November 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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