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Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled 'Buses for London', a new publicly owned bus company for the capital, and named route 6 as the first service it will run.  Tom Harrison (Bus Ambassador) The company is due to launch in late 2027, with Park Royal Depot in west London as its first operational base. A further four routes will be announced over the coming year and are due to transfer from 2028. TfL says the company will let it test new approaches to reliability, safety, decarbonisation, customer experience and driver welfare. It also means any profits can be reinvested in the transport network. How London's Buses Work Today For readers outside the capital, London's bus system works differently from most of Britain. London was not part of bus deregulation in 1986. Instead, TfL plans the routes, sets fares and timetables, and pays private companies to run the buses. Operators bid for each route. Contracts generally run for seven years and pay the operator a set income ...

Transport for London (TfL) and the Mayor of London have unveiled the BL1, a new electric express bus route that will begin service on Saturday 27 September. Branded the Bakerloop, the BL1 runs between Waterloo and Lewisham, following the alignment of the long-discussed Bakerloo line extension and giving passengers a preview of the Tube upgrade that remains on the drawing board.

Alexander Dennis has delivered 13 of its next-generation Enviro100EV single-deckers to Transport UK London Bus for operation on behalf of Transport for London (TfL). The order marks the operator’s first batch of the new model and one of the earliest deployments of the type on TfL services.

Transport for London (TfL) is giving eight different transport services a new look as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, with the same design featuring across TfL services for the first time.

Arriva Group has announced the completion of a major electrification project at its Norwood Depot in South London. The £17m investment reflects Arriva’s position as a leading London operator and a forerunner in clean, modern transport. 

London Gatwick Airport is taking a significant leap towards zero-emission ground transport by awarding a major contract to Irizar e-mobility for its fully electric ie tram buses. This marks the first deployment of completely electric buses at the airport, setting a precedent for sustainable airport shuttle services in the UK.

Stagecoach may be best known for getting millions of passengers from A to B every week. Still, now the United Kingdom’s largest bus and coach operator is also carrying a powerful message of hope and support.

London has passed a major green transport milestone with more than 2,000 zero-emission buses now in service across the capital – the largest such fleet in Western Europe. The achievement reflects a sharp increase from just 30 zero-emission buses in 2016 and reinforces Transport for London’s (TfL) target to deliver a fully zero-emission bus fleet by 2030. Transport for London Building a Cleaner, Smarter Bus Network The milestone was marked with the launch of the capital’s newest fully electric route, the 337 between Clapham Junction and Richmond, operated by Transport UK. The route is now served by a fleet of 12 new Wrightbus Electroliners, operating every 10 minutes. The introduction of the 337 means two in every nine buses in London are now zero-emission – or more than 20 per cent of the city’s iconic red bus fleet. Since 2021, all new vehicles joining the network have been zero-emission. In addition to helping London reach net zero carbon by 2030, these buses are cutting harmful po...

RATP Dev has announced the sale of its London bus operations to FirstGroup plc, including London United, London Sovereign and London Transit. The move allows RATP Dev to focus on global rail projects while handing the reins to FirstGroup, a leader in UK public transport, to drive the next chapter for London’s buses.

Picture this: a slice of Britain’s most innovative electric bus parked smack dab in the London Transport Museum. Fancy a spin? Well, almost. The museum’s latest addition lets you step aboard a Transport UK London branded Wrightbus Electroliner, complete with an interactive driver’s cab and passenger space. No fumbling for your Oyster card needed.

London’s iconic red buses are going electric and the latest addition to the fleet is turning heads. From today, the Wednesday 20th of November, stylish, tram-like electric buses are running on the 358 route between Crystal Palace and Orpington. These futuristic vehicles aren’t just a step forward—they’re a leap into a cleaner, greener and safer future for the capital’s public transport. Transport for London What sets these buses apart isn’t just their sleek, modern design. They’re powered by pantograph technology, a charging system that’s being rolled out on a London bus route for the very first time. The word “pantograph” might sound a bit technical, but the idea is simple. Picture a robotic arm extending from the bus roof to connect with an overhead charger. In just six minutes, the bus is ready to roll again. This rapid charging happens at either end of the 15-mile route, cutting out the need for buses to head back to the depot. This system doesn’t just save time—it’s efficient. Few...

Arriva’s turning up the voltage in London, celebrating the electrification of its third bus depot as part of a bold march towards zero emissions. The Thornton Heath site in south London is the latest to join the green revolution, set to power up 109 electric buses by spring 2025. That’s thanks to a shiny new electricity substation and some seriously advanced charging tech.

Transport UK London Bus has given its fleet a green boost, rolling out 12 shiny new GB Kite Electroliner BEVs from Wrightbus, all thanks to financing sorted through Asset Alliance Group.

FirstGroup has made a significant move by acquiring Anderson Travel, a highly experienced coach operator that offers contracted school services, private hire, mini coach operations and tours in and around London.

Hold on to your wands, folks – Evan Evans Tours just made their fleet a little more magical. If you thought one Harry Potter-themed electric double-decker was cool, get ready to geek out, because they’ve just added their fourth fully electric bus to the squad! That’s right, this bad boy isn’t just stylish – it’s 100% electric and decked out in enough Harry Potter magic to make you feel like you’re heading straight to Hogwarts.

Go-Ahead London, a Go-Ahead Group subsidiary, has ordered 32 Alexander Dennis Enviro100EV small electric buses. It’s the second deal with a London operator for these shiny new next-gen electric buses.

In a significant development for the future of London's public transportation, Alexander Dennis has confirmed its first order from a London operator for its next-generation electric buses. This move marks a major step forward in the capital's efforts to enhance its transport infrastructure with sustainable and efficient solutions.

Wrightbus, the pioneering manufacturer behind the world's most efficient battery electric double deck bus, is gearing up to expand its green footprint in London. Wrightbus The company has recently clinched a substantial order to deliver 34 additional StreetDeck Electroliner buses to Arriva in the capital. These new additions to London's electric fleet will undoubtedly help to revolutionise public transport, bringing an additional wave of sustainable and eco-friendly commuting to the city. The StreetDeck Electroliner: A Game Changer in Electric Transport Wrightbus's StreetDeck Electroliner has quickly become a trailblazer in the realm of electric buses. Combining cutting-edge technology with efficiency, these buses boast an impressive range and ultra-fast recharge times. Official assessments conducted by UTAC using the ZEMO-accredited Ultra Low Emission Bus (ULEB) test have revealed outstanding results. The Electroliner achieved a remarkable energy consumption rate of just 0...

London, the bustling capital, has reached a momentous milestone as it proudly welcomes its 1,000th zero emission bus to its iconic red bus fleet. These green buses, including the one running on route 204, account for more than one in nine of the city's distinctive red buses. It's like watching a magic trick as these buses have gone green, leaving a trail of cleaner air and a greener future for all Londoners. Transport for London Driving Towards a Greener London Since 2021, Transport for London (TfL) has shown its commitment to environmental sustainability by ensuring that all new vehicles joining the fleet are zero emission. This move has made TfL the green heartbeat of London, setting an example for others to follow. In addition to the zero emission buses, all other buses in the TfL fleet are low emission and meet or even exceed Euro VI emission standards, making them comparable to the Ultra Low Emission Zone. TfL has ambitious plans to transition to a fully zero emission bus ...

Transport for London bus operator Metroline, which is a subsidiary of global transport operator ComfortDelGro, has confirmed a significant order for 48 Volvo BZL Electric single deck buses. The order is one of the largest for the Volvo BZL Electric bus so far, and they will enter service in London in the second half of next year. Volvo Buses The Metroline vehicles will have MCV bodywork and be constructed to TfL specifications in a variety of lengths (9.7m, 10.35m, and 10.8m), with a maximum capacity of 62 to 67 passengers depending on length. The buses will be designed to Transport for London specifications and will include Volvo Connect Zone Management and CCS depot charging. ComfortDelGro (UK) Group Engineering Director Ian Foster said, “Metroline is pleased to place this order with Volvo for the latest additions to our single deck ZE fleet. We have a long-standing relationship involving all areas of our transport operations around the world, and this reflects the trust we have in V...