TfL Releases Update on Potential Bakerloo Line Extension to Hayes (Bromley)

Map of the proposed Bakerloo line extension to Hayes (Bromley)
© TfL

I discovered on the Transport for London (TfL) website a Freedom of Information (FOI) request that caught my attention. It relates to the Bakerloo Line extension to Hayes (Bromley), a proposal from 2014.

Request ID: FOI-2774-2425
Date published: 24 December 2024

Why Does London Have No Transport Services on Christmas Day?

Map of bus services in London and South East England during Christmas Day 2024.
Source: BusTimes.org

I’d like to start by wishing my readers and followers a Merry Christmas and sending my best wishes for the winter season.

In this article, I will review the Mayor's Question Time from previous years to explore why there are no transport services in London on Christmas Day.

While certain coach services and various bus services are running across the UK on Christmas Day, London does not have public transport available.

Examining Transport for London’s Customer Complaints: Key Insights from 2023 and 2024

Transport for London (TfL) plays a crucial role in the daily commuting of millions of passengers across the capital, handling over 3.56 billion passenger journeys in 2023/24. With such a high volume of services, customer complaints are inevitable. However, TfL remains committed to listening to passenger concerns, addressing issues promptly, and implementing improvements to enhance the quality of service.

In line with its transparency commitments, TfL has published detailed data on customer complaints through a Freedom of Information request (FOI-2798-2425). This data not only outlines the total complaints received each month but also highlights the key areas of dissatisfaction, providing valuable insights into recurring issues across various categories. Below is a more detailed look at the most complained-about issues from January 2023 to December 2024.

Challenges of Double-Deck Buses with Two Staircases and Two Doors (Front and Rear)

Some readers may recall from my previous article on the proposed successor to the AEC Routemaster that I mentioned several buses, including the Experimental Routemaster (XRM), which was never built, the Daimler CRC6-36 (Walsall Corporation 56), and the Volvo Ailsa (London Buses V3). These buses are double-deck designs with two staircases and two doors: one at the front and the other at the rear, behind the axle.

My Standards for Providing Bus Services: Tailoring Vehicle Types and Door Configurations to Meet Route Needs

NRMs with route branding
Drawings © TfL

I will be explaining and suggesting my standards for the type of vehicles used for particular bus services in London and elsewhere.

Important UK Transport-Related Consultations and Surveys to Take Part In - Deadlines January 2025

We would like to raise awareness that, during the Christmas period, there are ongoing consultations that are worth taking part in.

Integrated National Transport Strategy: a call for ideas

London Bus Tender Awards: New Electric Buses for Route 166

Another day of London Bus Tender Awards announcements by Transport for London (TfL) shows that Route 166 will be served using new single-deck electric buses.

LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes with the operators listed below:

London Bus Tender Awards: New Electric Buses for Routes 95 and 491

As we approach Christmas and the end of the year, the recent London Bus Tender awards have announced that routes 95 and 491 will use new single-deck electric buses, while hybrid New Routemasters will continue to operate on route 67.

LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes with the operators listed below:

Highlights of the Freedom of Information Requests Published by TfL: New Bus Vehicle Specification, Routes Using Single-Door Buses, and More

I will be reviewing various Freedom of Information (FOI) requests on the Transport for London (TfL) website, focusing particularly on information I found about London's buses.

Request for New London Bus Vehicle Specifications - Version 2.6 and Later Versions

Request ID: FOI-2818-2425
Date published: 11 December 2024

Mayor Announces 2025 TfL Fares Package: London Bus and Tram Fares Frozen, Tube and Rail Fares to Rise by 4.6%

A mix of good and bad news.

The good news is that London bus and tram fares will remain frozen in 2025, while the bad news is that Tube and rail fares will rise by 4.6%, in line with the National Rail fare increase.

From Greater London Authority

Mayor announces TfL fares package for 2025, with a freeze to bus and tram fares