LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes with the operators listed below:
Route 307
Retained by: Arriva London North
PVR: 16
Vehicles: New & existing electric double deck
Contract Start Date: 5th December 2026
Contract End Date: 2nd December 2033
Route 621
Retained by: Stagecoach Selkent
PVR: 1
Vehicles: Existing electric double deck
Contract Start Date: 16th October 2027
Contract End Date: 13th October 2034
Route 638
Current Operator: Stagecoach Selkent
New Operator: Metrobus
PVR: 4
Vehicles: Existing hybrid double deck
Contract Start Date: 4th September 2027
Contract End Date: 6th September 2030
Route 661
Retained by: Stagecoach Selkent
PVR: 1
Vehicles: Existing electric double deck
Contract Start Date: 2nd October 2027
Contract End Date: 29th September 2034
Route 669
Retained by: Stagecoach Selkent
PVR: 2
Vehicles: Existing electric double deck
Contract Start Date: 2nd October 2027
Contract End Date: 29th September 2034
Route 672
Retained by: Stagecoach Selkent
PVR: 3
Vehicles: Existing hybrid double deck
Contract Start Date: 4th September 2027
Contract End Date: 1st September 2034
Electric vehicles may enter service after the contract start date, dependent on infrastructure and/ or vehicle delivery timescales.
The hybrid vehicles detailed above will meet Euro VI emissions standards.
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🇭🇰🚍🚏 Hong Kong's new Bus-Bus Interchange at the Aberdeen Tunnel will open on 26 July, serving 37 bus routes. Built on part of the former toll plaza, it offers more interchange options, improved waiting facilities and discounts on selected routes.https://t.co/DEnZtJW8q9 pic.twitter.com/MP9rnzMWM1
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) July 20, 2026
Transport for London Freedom of Information release: TfL reported BYD and BYD/ADL buses increased from 261 in 2020 to 1,197 in 2025. Go-Ahead was the largest operator in 2025 with 676 vehicles. 2026 data was unavailable. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) July 20, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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🚄🇬🇧 Alstom has unveiled the first trains in the new Great British Railways Anglia livery. Two c2c Class 357s and two Greater Anglia Class 720s mark the launch of a unified regional rail identity, with more refurbished trains to follow.https://t.co/vFNRYc0ecg pic.twitter.com/TfszQ8UGif
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) July 20, 2026
#Transport for #London Freedom Information release: #TfL reported 69,001 Penalty Fare Notices in 2025/26 and said it does not hold a full count of unpaid journeys. Fare evasion rates are estimated, with trams recording the highest average rate. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) July 20, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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The Department for Transport’s Bus Enhanced Partnerships Manual helps local transport authorities and operators develop improved bus services through practical guidance on standards, governance, accessibility, ticketing, performance and network planning.https://t.co/rBtd6vlnBj pic.twitter.com/M3rFK4kFHR
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) July 21, 2026
Observing London Buses Route 16 at 15:00 BST on Saturday 18 July 2026.
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) July 18, 2026
The real-time panel shows there are only four three-door, two-staircase hybrid New Routemasters (LT) in service, with the route predominantly served by Wrightbus StreetDeck Electroliners (WDE). pic.twitter.com/puNsFO3rHA
Transport for London Freedom of Information release: TfL said there are no plans yet for route 313’s LT fleet, including LT1 and LT2. Route 259’s PVR will rise by three with hybrid New Routemasters, while route 279’s PVR and garage arrangements remain unchanged. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) July 20, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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