Arriva has retained the tender to operate its Greenline coach service to and from Luton Airport, meaning the operator will continue to run its service 757 to London Victoria Coach Station. The service is a continuation of the Greenline routes which have been connecting Luton Airport with central London since it first opened in 1938, and the 757 has operated in its current format for more than 40 years.
Based at Arriva’s Luton depot, the service uses a fleet of Mercedes-Benz Tourismo coaches, driven by a team of 27 drivers, and runs up every 30 minutes. The renewed contract to serve the airport will start in March 2024 and will run for the next five years, with a potential two-year extension.
Arriva South’s Commercial Director Chris Burley said: “We are delighted to carry on Greenline’s close relationship with London Luton Airport. The 757 route is well-established and we review it regularly to make sure it’s meeting the needs of airport customers.
“It’s good to see that the airport appreciates the consistency and reliability of the service and it’s something we’re proud to run. Over the course of this renewed contract period, we also plan to actively explore and trial new technologies, which can make the service even better, especially for the environment as our ambition is to make public transport the best option for passengers.”
Chief Commercial Officer at London Luton Airport Jonathan Rayner added: “London Luton Airport and Greenline share a proud history and we’re delighted to be celebrating another new chapter together.
“With more services to and from central London and an increased off-peak service to Bricket Wood, all stopping directly in front of the terminal door, getting to and from the airport by public transport is now even easier. Encouraging more sustainable journeys is a key priority for us and we look forward to working with Greenline on future initiatives that match our ambition and complement our simple and friendly passenger experience.”
