Route 6 to be first London bus run by TfL's new public company
Transport for London launches Buses for London to gain greater control over service quality and operations.
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Transport for London (TfL) has announced that bus route 6 will be the first in the capital to be operated by its newly formed publicly owned company, Buses for London. This change is scheduled to take effect from late 2027. The route currently runs between Willesden and Victoria station.
The establishment of Buses for London aims to grant TfL greater authority over the quality and operational aspects of bus services. Currently, TfL contracts nearly 700 bus routes to eight different private companies.
London buses return to public ownership
Mayor Sadiq Khan announces new publicly-owned company, Buses for London, to operate initial services.
Future Expansion of Publicly Operated Routes
Following the introduction of route 6, TfL anticipates that four more bus routes will transition to public operation from 2028. This expansion is part of a broader strategy to reimagine the bus network.
Lorna Murphy, TfL’s director of buses, stated that the announcement signifies an important initial step in assessing how a publicly owned bus company can contribute to the future of London's transport network. Mayor of London, Lord Sadiq Khan, described the initiative as an opportunity to enhance the bus network for better value, climate goals, road safety, and overall passenger and driver experience.
TfL to launch its own bus company
Buses for London will initially run route 6 between Willesden and Victoria from late 2027.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham welcomed the move, stating that the union has long advocated for the return of London's bus services to public ownership. Graham commented that outsourcing to private firms has not benefited workers or passengers, citing intolerable working conditions for bus staff and deteriorating services for passengers while companies and shareholders profited.
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+Which bus route will be the first to be run by TfL's new public company?
Bus route 6 will be the first in London to be operated by TfL's new publicly owned company, Buses for London. This change is expected to occur from late 2027.
+What is the name of TfL's new publicly owned bus company?
Transport for London has announced a new publicly owned bus company called Buses for London. This company aims to give TfL greater control over service quality and operations.
+How many more routes are planned to become publicly operated?
Following the introduction of route 6, Transport for London expects to transition four additional bus routes to public operation. This expansion is planned to begin from 2028.
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