Transport for London’s London Buses has announced new contracts for routes from next summer. 70, run by Metroline, has been won by First London West, which will operate 15 new single deck vehicles. 120 has been retained by London United, with a mix of 16 new and existing double deck buses. 211 is being retained by Abellio London, with 19 new double deckers. 280 is being retained by London General, with 14 new double deck buses. 613 will be retained by London United.
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TfL launches new safety programme
The Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL) have launched a programme to drive major improvements in safety across London’s bus network.
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TfL pilots 20% ‘chip fat’ biodiesel scheme
Trial involves all vehicles operating from the Barking bus depot, which would normally use 3.7 million litres of regular diesel annually All 120 buses operated from Barking bus depot are being run on diesel made […]
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First BYD electric bus delivered
The first of Go-Ahead London General’s two BYD (Build Your Dreams) pure electric buses has arrived from China and is currently being prepared at Hants & Dorset Trim, Eastleigh.