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- Buses & Trams · London
TfL installs temporary toilets for bus drivers on six routes
Temporary toilets have been installed for bus drivers on six London routes lacking facilities at termini. Transport for London plans to build 53 new toilet buildings over the next three years, while the Unite union urges quicker progress.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 20 - Buses & Trams · London
London minicabs face 2030 electric-only deadline
Transport for London (TfL) has proposed that all minicabs in the capital must be fully electric by 2030. Newly licensed vehicles would need to be zero-emission from July 2028, with exceptions for wheelchair-accessible vehicles by July 2030.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 20 - Buses & Trams · London
London buses may impose £100 fines for loud music
Passengers on London buses could face fines of up to £100 for playing music or videos without headphones, as part of a wider crackdown on antisocial behaviour. Local authorities now have the power to introduce and enforce such rules on their bus networks.
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Roads & Driving · All LondonLondon Buses Face Weekend Delays Due to Multiple Events
Londoners should anticipate significant bus delays and diversions this weekend as multiple events lead to widespread road closures. Major sporting events, cultural processions, and running races will impact travel across central London, Wembley, and areas around key venues.
All London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 45- Tube & Rail · London
Northern Line Disruption: Stockwell Fire Causes Station Closures
A fire alert at Stockwell station caused widespread disruption on the Northern Line, leading to station closures and a halt in services between Moorgate and Morden. Commuters experienced severe delays and packed buses.
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Buses & Trams · East LondonTfL opens consultation on SL4 Superloop reroute affecting Wood Wharf
Transport for London has launched a public consultation on a rerouted SL4 Superloop that would run through Baffin Way, Preston’s Road and Charter Street before rejoining at Cartier Circle. The plan also removes the D7 route and tweaks routes 135, 277 and D6, with comments accepted until 16 November 2026.
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Londoners demand fines for loud music on buses
Residents are urging Transport for London to introduce fines for passengers playing loud music on buses and the Tube. Current byelaws prohibit the practice, with enforcement officers able to deny travel or remove offenders.
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London bus speeds hit record low as journeys lengthen
London's bus network is experiencing a significant decline in average speeds, reaching the lowest point since records began in 2013-14. This slowdown is affecting nearly all routes and contributing to a fall in passenger journeys.
London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 40 - Buses & Trams · London
TfL to build 53 new toilets for bus drivers
Transport for London (TfL) will construct 53 new toilet facilities for bus drivers over the next three years. This initiative is part of a broader £6 million investment in driver welfare for the current financial year, aiming to ensure suitable facilities are available on all London bus routes.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 20 - Buses & Trams · London
Eleven London bus routes change Saturday
Eleven London bus routes will have timetable adjustments from Saturday, 19 September 2026. Some services will increase in frequency, while others will see reductions or temporary changes due to roadworks.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41 - Buses & Trams · London
TfL plans publicly-owned bus company
Transport for London (TfL) is exploring the creation of a publicly-owned bus company as part of its plan to reimagine the capital's bus network. The move aims to increase innovation, efficiency, and reinvest profits into public transport.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 20 
Buses & Trams · LondonLondon Hopper Fare Marks Decade With 1.43 Billion Free Journeys
London's Hopper fare has reached its 10th anniversary, facilitating over 1.43 billion free bus and tram journeys. Introduced in September 2016, the fare allows unlimited travel within an hour for the cost of one journey.
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Buses & Trams · LondonHopper Fare Marks Milestone Amid Bus Service Adjustments
London's Hopper bus fare has enabled more than 1.4 billion free bus and tram changes since its introduction in September 2016. The fare, which allows unlimited travel within an hour, has been praised for simplifying journeys, though some bus routes face reduced frequencies.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 20- Buses & Trams · London
Seven London bus routes face timetable changes from Saturday
Seven London bus routes will have altered timetables starting Saturday, September 12, 2026. While five routes will see their service frequency restored, route 142 will operate on a temporary schedule due to roadworks, and route 156 will reduce its service frequency.
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London buses to get air conditioning by 2027
All Transport for London buses will be fitted with air conditioning by May 2027, following industrial action by drivers concerned about cabs reaching over 40C. UV protective film will also be installed.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 20 
WorldSoutheastern train disruption affects Bromley routes this week
Bromley train passengers face disruption between September 7 and September 11 due to engineering works on the Southeastern network. Services between Bromley North and Grove Park will be cancelled, with replacement buses and London Buses available. Other routes serving London Victoria and Orpington will also be diverted.
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London buses lack working air-conditioning as window rows divide riders
Passengers on London buses report rising tensions over whether windows should stay open or closed during heatwaves. Transport for London says most of its 6,000 air-cooling systems do not provide proper air-conditioning, leaving riders to choose between stale air and draughts.
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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 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.
South London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 37 · Hype 70