LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes with the operators listed below:
Route 128 (24h)
Retained by: Stagecoach East London
Peak Vehicle Requirement (PVR): 15
Vehicles: New electric double deck
Contract start date: 10th October 2026
Contract end date: 7th October 2033
Route 359
Current operator: Metrobus
New operator: Transport UK London
PVR: 2
Vehicles: New electric single deck
Contract start date: 17th October 2026
Contract end date: 14th October 2033
New electric vehicles may enter service after the contract start date, dependent on infrastructure and/ or vehicle delivery timescales.
Last year, I reported that routes 165, 174, 252, 256, 365, 372, 496, and 674, which serve the London Borough of Havering, were awarded contracts for new electric buses. So far, the 174 has already introduced its Wrightbus Electroliners into service, while the remaining routes continue to operate with diesel buses.
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🇪🇪🚍🚈 Tallinn, Estonia, plans to rebuild part of Pärnu Road with segregated cycle lanes, faster public transport for buses and trams, and safer crossings. The scheme adds greenery, upgrades infrastructure and seeks public feedback before final design.https://t.co/RPSQTE565N pic.twitter.com/RCCoxxgSQb
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) April 19, 2026
The 24-hour timeline illustrates the escalation of industrial action across the London Underground Tube network, as of Tuesday 21 April 2026. 🚇📉🚫 pic.twitter.com/d7IzbLyI3K
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) April 21, 2026
Greater London Authority Freedom of Information release: An EIR response disclosed 2025–26 communications on New Routemasters, including TfL reports and briefings noting limits on zero-emission capability, constraints, and public calls for electric versions. www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/g...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) April 22, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Transport for London Freedom of Information release: TfL said no cost comparison study exists for hydrogen vs electric buses. 2023 data shows hydrogen use ranged from 6.24 to 7.78 kg/100km, peaking in June. Half of infrastructure funding comes from external grants. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) April 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Go North East introduces four Alexander Dennis Enviro200EVs on X66 between Gateshead Interchange and Metrocentre, 900,000 passengers annually. Built in Scarborough accessibility upgrades, 400kWh batteries, lightweight design, overnight charging at Riverside depot zero emissions. pic.twitter.com/oNo8TtyNhD
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) April 23, 2026
🇸🇪🚍⚡️ Nobina has ordered 103 Solaris electric buses for Sweden, serving Stockholm, Skåne and Gothenburg from 2027. The deal continues its shift to zero-emission transport, with hundreds of electric buses delivered and planned since 2024. www.solarisbus.com/en/press/nob...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) April 23, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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🇩🇪🚍⚡️💻 MAN, with ADASTEC, has equipped an electric city bus with an automated driving system under Munich, Germany’s MINGA project. Testing is underway at MAN’s site, with pilot trials on Munich roads from autumn 2026 via MVG, including a safety driver. press.mantruckandbus.com/corporate/ma...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) April 23, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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