As we approach the end of November 2024, Transport for London (TfL) has announced the latest round of London Bus Tender Awards, where Routes 61 and 261 will be served by new double-deck electric buses.
LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes with the operators listed below:
Route 44/N44
Retained By: Go-Ahead London General
Peak Vehicle Requirement (PVR): 18
Vehicles: Existing hybrid double deck
Contract Start Date: 31st May 2025
Contract End Date: 31st May 2030
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| Irizar ie tram on Route 358 - TfL Image |
Transport for London has announced that Stagecoach will retain Route D8, featuring new double-decker electric buses.
LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes with the operators listed below:
Route 46
Retained By: Metroline
PVR: 17
Vehicles: Existing electric single deck
Contract Start Date: 21st June 2025
Contract End Date: 18th June 2032
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| Livery drawing of Superloop Route SL1 Bus - Source |
Request ID: FOI-2302-2425
Date published: 14 November 2024
SL1
🚍 Vehicle Vinyl Wraps: £71,200.00
🚏 Bus Stop Branding: £24,383.33
🏷️ Printed at Stop Customer Information: £8,891.66
Total for SL1: £104,474.99
In response to Daniel Timms' suggestion to scrap London's Tube fare zones and introduce distance-based fares in kilometres, there are several key points to consider that highlight the potential confusion and difficulties for various groups of passengers. He published his suggestion on The Londoner website, which can be found here. While the idea of distance-based pricing may seem appealing at first glance, it overlooks the significant impact this could have on passengers who rely on the current fare system, particularly those using Oyster Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) and contactless payment methods.
This is a follow-up to my previous article about Transport for London (TfL), in which a response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request mentioned the use of Passenger Emergency Alarms (PEA) by wheelchair users in the event of missed assistance at Tube and railway stations.
The FOI response below provides detailed information, such as the height of the PEAs and the Call For Aid (CFA) help points inside some of their trains.
Request ID: FOI-2221-2425
Date published: 04 November 2024
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| Screenshot of the Elizabeth line Driver's Eye Video on YouTube |
This is in support of London Underground Tube drivers (and train drivers) who wish to film their experiences driving an Underground or railway train during their duties, as this is one method of promoting public transport usage to tackle climate change issues.
The London Underground, known affectionately as "the Tube," is the world’s oldest rapid transit system, having first opened its doors to passengers in 1863. This iconic transport network has played a crucial role in shaping the city of London and its surrounding areas, facilitating the movement of millions of commuters each day. With its rich history and extensive network, the Tube remains a vital component of London’s transport infrastructure.
As we are in November of 2024, it has been reported by Transport for London (TfL) that routes 55 and 87 will continue to use three-door, two-staircase New Routemasters, and route 230 will be served using new electric double-deck buses.
LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes with the operators listed below:
Request ID: FOI-2143-2425
Date published: 31 October 2024
The Department for Transport has released data revealing how much compensation train operating companies (TOCs) in the UK have paid to passengers since 2016. This compensation, guided by each company's Passenger’s Charter, includes various schemes: delay repay compensation, traditional charter compensation, and discretionary payments. In this article, we'll take a closer look at compensation trends from 2020 to 2024, focusing on noteworthy changes and the factors at play.