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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Roads & Driving · HeathrowDawley Road near Heathrow closed after crash, buses diverted
A collision on Dawley Road, Hayes, forced the closure of the A3044 near Heathrow Airport on 12 September. London Buses diverted routes 222, 350 and H98, while recovery crews worked to clear the scene. Updates on reopening times remain pending.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonRangefield Road in Bromley closed after emergency services called to incident
Emergency services have sealed off Rangefield Road in Bromley after responding to an incident this morning. London Buses confirmed diversions for routes 208 and 358, with no reopening time given. Police said the road will stay shut while crews work.
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Roads & Driving · West LondonB455 closed after two-vehicle crash in Northolt
A two-vehicle collision on the B455 in Northolt forced the road’s closure on 10 August 2026. Police confirmed no serious injuries, but recovery operations lasted nearly four hours, causing delays on local bus routes 90 and E9.
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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 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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