TfL proposes to scrap 415 bus route
Consultation open until November 15 on plans to extend the 333 service instead.
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Transport for London (TfL) is consulting the public on plans to discontinue the 415 bus service. The route currently operates between Old Kent Road Tesco and Tulse Hill station, passing through areas including Elephant and Castle, Kennington, Oval, and Brixton. TfL states that passenger demand on the 415 has decreased significantly since the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Under the proposed changes, TfL would extend the 333 bus route. This service, currently terminating at Elephant and Castle, would be rerouted to Old Kent Road Tesco. The extended 333 would cover the northern section of the 415’s existing path. This alteration aims to simplify the bus network while preserving important connections, according to TfL. The changes would establish new direct links between Old Kent Road, Elephant and Castle, Stockwell, Streatham, and Tooting Broadway.
However, passengers travelling between Old Kent Road and Brixton, or between Old Kent Road and Tulse Hill, would lose their direct bus service. Some journeys between Kennington, Oval, and Tulse Hill might require passengers to change buses at either Elephant and Castle or Brixton.
Consultation Details
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TfL has indicated that other bus services, such as the 2 and 432, have sufficient capacity to absorb passengers affected by the potential withdrawal of the 415. The public consultation on these proposed changes began on October 5 and will conclude on November 15. Residents can submit their views online via the TfL website.
Questions this report answers
+What is happening to the 415 bus route?
Transport for London is proposing to scrap the 415 bus service. The route currently runs between Old Kent Road Tesco and Tulse Hill station. TfL is consulting on extending the 333 bus route to replace it.
+How can I have my say on the proposed changes?
A public consultation on the proposed changes to the 415 and 333 bus routes is open. It began on October 5 and closes on November 15. You can submit your feedback online through the TfL website.
+What are the proposed changes to the 333 bus route?
TfL proposes to extend the 333 bus route from its current terminus at Elephant and Castle to Old Kent Road Tesco. This extended route would cover the northern part of the 415's journey and create new direct links in other areas.
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