Buses & Trams
Bus routes, tram services and their changes.
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Buses & Trams · West LondonNiqab-wearing woman threatened with violence on London bus in Islamophobic attack
A 21-year-old Muslim woman was verbally abused and threatened with physical violence on a west London bus on 31 July for wearing a niqab. Transport for London and the Metropolitan Police have condemned the incident, as reported Islamophobic offences in the capital rise by 31% over the past year.
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Buses & Trams · South LondonTram services suspended between Reeves Corner and East Croydon for 17 days
Transport for London will suspend tram services between Reeves Corner and East Croydon from 6 to 23 August 2026. The closure affects six stops, including Church Street and West Croydon, with additional engineering works on 16 and 20 August. Passengers must use alternative routes.
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Buses & Trams · South LondonEight bus routes diverted after Thornton Heath road crash
Residents in Thornton Heath faced delays on eight bus routes after a crash closed London Road on 12 August 2026. London Buses diverted services while emergency crews cleared the scene, with no reopening time confirmed.
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Buses & Trams · South LondonOrpington High Street closed as police divert buses near war memorial
Orpington High Street was closed to traffic on 14 October after police responded to an incident near the war memorial. London Buses diverted 13 routes, with no estimate given for when the road will reopen or services resume normal paths.
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Buses & Trams · West LondonBarnes and Putney bus routes change on 15 August 2026
Transport for London will restructure four bus routes in Barnes and Putney from 15 August 2026. The 533 will be withdrawn, the 209 extended to Barnes Pond, the 378 rerouted to serve the Wetlands Centre entrance, and the 485 shortened to run between Wandsworth and Mortlake.
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Buses & Trams · North LondonBroken bus shuts Station Road in Wood Green for five hours
A double-decker bus broke down on Station Road, Wood Green, at 07:40 this morning after hitting a traffic light, closing the road until 12:30. Bus route 29 was diverted via Turnpike Lane, adding up to 20 minutes to journeys. No injuries were reported, Transport for London said.
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Buses & Trams · London1,500 Arriva bus drivers to strike from 14 August disrupting 40 routes
Over 1,500 Arriva London North bus drivers will strike from 4 am on 14 August, disrupting more than 40 routes across north, east and central London. Transport for London expects little or no service on affected routes during the walkouts, which continue through October.
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Buses & Trams · East LondonWeekend Hopper fare cuts bus travel costs for London families until August 2026
Transport for London has introduced a £1.75 Weekend Hopper fare, allowing unlimited bus and tram journeys on weekends until 31 August 2026. Each adult can take up to four children under 11 for free, supporting affordable summer travel in Havering and beyond.
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Buses & Trams · LondonChildren aged 5-15 ride free on local buses across England in August 2026
Families in Barnet and across England can travel for free on participating local buses with children aged 5-15 during August 2026. The government scheme includes routes to attractions like LEGOLAND Windsor and Windsor Castle, extending beyond Transport for London’s free travel zone.
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Buses & Trams · LondonMet Police downgraded murderer Simon Levy’s risk before two women killed
Simon Levy, 40, was convicted of murdering Carmenza Valencia Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins in 2025 after the Metropolitan Police downgraded his risk to women. Delays by British Transport Police and the Crown Prosecution Service allowed him to remain free despite video evidence of assaults.
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Buses & Trams · LondonLondon Assembly demands bus driver rights as heat complaints hit record
The London Assembly has called for a 'Bill of Rights' for bus drivers after a record number of complaints about overheated buses last year. Drivers say they face fatigue, poor toilet access and extreme temperatures, while TfL insists existing laws and contracts protect them.
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Buses & Trams · LondonTfL Go app gives Barnet residents real-time bus times at every stop
Barnet bus passengers can check live arrival times, save favourite stops and receive disruption alerts using the TfL Go app. The free tool uses GPS tracking to show minutes until the next bus at any London stop, replacing printed timetables.
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Buses & Trams · LondonTfL to install fatigue sensors in buses after drivers report 13-day stretches
Transport for London will install fatigue-detection cameras in buses by next year, following reports of drivers working up to 13 consecutive days with limited breaks. A Unite survey revealed 48% of drivers had a fatigue-related close call in the past year, prompting calls for schedule reforms.
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Buses & Trams · LondonLib Dems propose £1,000 fines for loudcasting on London buses and Tube
The Liberal Democrats want fines of up to £1,000 for passengers using phones on loudspeaker on public transport. Transport for London has relaunched its Travel Kind campaign after 70% of surveyed passengers called loudcasting a nuisance. Mobile data use in the UK has risen 13% in a year.
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Buses & Trams · North LondonArriva bus drivers in Barnet-area garages to strike on 26 days between August and October 2026
More than 1,500 Arriva London bus drivers will strike on 26 dates from 14 August to 20 October 2026, disrupting services in Barnet-adjacent areas including Palmers Green, Edmonton and Enfield. The union demands improved working conditions amid extreme heat complaints.
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Buses & Trams · East LondonBroken bus on A118 High Street disrupts 11 TfL routes in Stratford
A stalled bus on the A118 High Street in Stratford caused delays and diversions for 11 Transport for London bus routes. TfL urged passengers to allow extra time and consult drivers for updates, though no date was given for the incident.
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Buses & Trams · LondonTransport UK docks Barnet bus driver pay after 34°C heat refusal
A Transport UK bus driver in Barnet was docked 90 minutes’ pay after refusing to drive a bus with broken air conditioning when temperatures reached 34°C. The company said the cab was safe, but the Mayor of London had previously promised no penalties for heat-related refusals.
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Buses & Trams · CroydonCroydon tram services suspended between Reeves Corner and East Croydon for August 2026 works
Transport for London will close the tram link between Reeves Corner and East Croydon from 6 to 30 August 2026 for engineering works. Evening services will also be disrupted on 16 and 20 August. TfL advises planning ahead and using buses or cycling as alternatives.
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