A publicly owned company, Buses for London, will take over bus services in the capital next year as part of Transport for London’s push to deliver a "greener, safer and better-value" network. The move marks a significant shift in how London’s buses are operated, with TfL framing it as a key step toward addressing long-standing challenges in public transport. However, private operators have already signaled skepticism, arguing that the change alone won’t resolve deeper issues plaguing the city’s bus system. Meanwhile, concerns persist over declining service quality, raising questions about whether the transition will restore efficiency and reliability for commuters.
Buses for London aims for ‘greener, safer and better-value’ service but private operators say move will not fix problemsLondon buses in decline? Why public transport is slowing to a crawl – visualisedA publicly owned company, Buses for London, will start running services in the capital next year, Transport for London has announced.TfL said the launch was a “major milestone” in its plans to improve buses for drivers and passengers. Continue reading...
