Tenders!

It's the page everyone loves; the tenders.


KEY
 Upcoming changes / "rumoured" / (batch*, surplus)  (PVR). (due date)
*No. of buses in a batch may not correspond with PVR.
Diversions / route changes

Change completed
Commenced / completed before due date
Undergoing 
Postponed / Postponed buses / delayed buses
Cancelled change / uncertainties

We love hearing the latest news circulating the London bus scene, whether that be local route changes, new buses or operator transfers. Below sees every single future route change in full detail, updated as soon as the tenders are revealed - or maybe before, with contacts inside the bus industry providing us with exclusive shockers that you all should look out for here!

Previous Versions of this page
Tenders 2014
Tenders 2015
Tenders 2016
Tenders 2017
Tenders 2018
Tenders 2019
Tenders 2020



January
Route 141 retained by Arrival London: North from Palmers Green (AD) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 28). (11 January 2025)

Route 323 retained by Stagecoach: East London from Ash Grove (HK) with existing BYD D8UR bodied Alexander Dennis Enviro200 MMC EV buses (PVR 4). (11 January 2025)

Route 329 retained by Arriva London: North from Wood Green (WN) with existing hybrid double decker buses introduced (PVR 14). (11 January 2025)

Route 99 awarded to Go Ahead: London Central from Bexleyheath (BX) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 14). (18 January 2025)

Route 269 awarded to Go Ahead: London Central from Bexleyheath (BX) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 13). (18 January 2025)

Route 273 retained by Stagecoach: Selkent from Catford (TL) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro200 MMC buses (PVR 9). (18 January 2025)

Route 401 awarded to Go Ahead: London Central from Bexleyheath (BX) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 8). (18 January 2025)

Route 422 retained by Stagecoach: Selkent from Plumstead (PD) with existing diesel double decker buses (PVR 17). (18 January 2025)

Route B16 retained by Go Ahead London: London Central from Bexleyheath (BX) with new electric single decker buses introduced (PVR 10). (18 January 2025)

Route SL3 retained by Stagecoach: Selkent from Bromley (TB) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 15). (18 January 2025)

February
Route 41 retained by Arriva London: North from Tottenham (AR) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 19). (1 February 2025)

Route 45 retained by Transport UK: London from Walworth (WL) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro400H MMC buses (PVR TBC). (1 February 2025)

Route 121 retained by Arriva London: North from Enfield (E) with existing diesel double decker buses (PVR 22). (1 February 2025)

Route 125 retained by RATP: London Sovereign from Edgware (BT) with existing electric double decker buses (PVR 18). (1 February 2025)

Route 153 awarded to Metroline: Travel from Holloway (HT) with new electric single decker buses introduced (PVR 9). (1 February 2025)

Route 258 awarded to Metroline: Travel from Harrow Weald (HD) with existing diesel double decker buses introduced (PVR 12). (1 February 2025)

Route 343 retained by Go Ahead London: London Central from New Cross (NX) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro400H MMC buses (PVR TBC). (1 February 2025)

Route W4 retained by Arriva London: North from Wood Green (WN) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro200 MMC buses (PVR 14). (1 February 2025)

Route W6 retained by Arriva London: North from Wood Green (WN) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro200 MMC buses (PVR 9). (1 February 2025)

Route 36 retained by Go Ahead London: London Central from New Cross (NX) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro400H MMC buses (PVR 29). (8 February 2025)

Route 298 awarded to Uno from Hatfield (HF) with existing diesel double decker buses introduced (PVR 6). (8 February 2025)

Route 233 retained by Go Ahead London: Metrobus from Orpington (MB) with new electric single decker buses introduced (PVR 7). (22 February 2025)

Route H28 retained by Transport UK: West London from Southall (GW) with existing diesel single decker buses (PVR 11). (22 February 2025)

March
Route 55 retained by Stagecoach: East London from Leyton (T) with existing New Routemaster buses (PVR 29). (1 March 2025)

Route 56 retained by Stagecoach: East London from Leyton (T) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro400H buses (PVR 18). (1 March 2025)

Route 335 retained by Arriva London: North from Dartford (DT) with existing Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 bodied Volvo B5LH buses (PVR 7). (1 March 2025)

Route 397 retained by Stagecoach: East London from Walthamstow Avenue (AW) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro200 MMC buses (PVR 6). (1 March 2025)

Route 423 retained by RATP: London United from Hounslow Heath (WK) withe existing Wright Eclipse Gemini 3 bodied Volvo B5LH buses (PVR 7). (1 March 2025)

Route 488 retained by Stagecoach: Lea Interchange from Lea Interchange (LI) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro200 buses (PVR 9). (1 March 2025)

Route H22 retained by RATP: London United from Hounslow (AV) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro200 MMC buses (PVR 12). (1 March 2025)

Route H37 retained by RATP: London United from Hounslow (AV) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro200 MMC buses (PVR 13). (1 March 2025)

Route H98 retained by RATP: London United from Hounslow (AV) with existing New Routemaster buses introduced (PVR 15). (1 March 2025)

Route 282 retained by Metroline: West from Greenford (G) with existing hybrid double decker buses introduced (PVR 17). (8 March 2025)

Route 308 retained by Stagecoach: Lea Interchange from Lea Interchange (LI) with existing MCV EvoSeti bodied Volvo B5LH buses (PVR 14). (8 March 2025)

Route 415 retained by Transport UK: London from Battersea (QB) with existing New Routemaster buses (PVR 9) (8 March 2025)

Route 444 retained by Go Ahead London: London General from Northumberland Park (NP) with new electric single decker buses introduced (PVR 12). (8 March 2025)

Route 657 awarded to Stagecoach: East London from Leyton (T) with an existing hybrid double decker bus introduced (PVR 1). (8 March 2025)

Route W16 retained by Stagecoach: East London from Walthamstow Avenue (AW) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro200 MMC buses (PVR 10). (8 March 2025)

Route 161 retained by Stagecoach: Selkent from Plumstead (PD) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro400H MMC buses (PVR 16). (15 March 2025)

Route 181 retained by Stagecoach: Selkent from Kangley Bridge Road (KB) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro200 MMC buses (PVR 13). (15 March 2025)

Route 172 retained by Go Ahead London: London Central from New Cross (NX) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 14). (15 March 2025)

Route 225 awarded to Stagecoach: Selkent from Catford (TL) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro200 and Alexander Dennis Enviro200 MMC buses introduced (PVR 6). (15 March 2025)

Route 284 retained by Stagecoach: Selkent from Kangley Bridge Road (KB) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro200 MMC buses (PVR 13). (15 March 2025)

Route 677 retained by Go Ahead London: London General* from Northumberland Park (NP) with an existing hybrid double decker bus introduced (PVR 1). (15 March 2025)
*Currently operated by Go Ahead London: Blue Triangle 

Route 169 retained by Stagecoach: East London from Barking (BK) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 14). (22 March 2025)

Route 247 retained by Stagecoach: East London from Romford (NS) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 12). (22 March 2025)

Route 287 retained by Stagecoach: East London from Rainham (RM) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 8). (22 March 2025)

Route 482 retained by Transport UK: West London from Southall (GW) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro400 MMC buses* (PVR 8). (22 March 2025)
*Buses are 48v Smart Hybrids

Route C10 retained by Transport UK: London from Walworth (WL) with existing Caetano eCity Gold buses (PVR 23). (22 March 2025)

Route U5 retained by Transport UK: London from Hayes (DH) with existing electric double decker buses (PVR 11). (22 March 2025) 

Route 68 retained by Transport UK: London from Walworth (WL) with existing New Routemaster buses (PVR 21). (29 March 2025)

Route 468 retained by Arriva London: South from Norwood (N) with existing Wright Eclipse Gemini 3 bodied Volvo B5LH buses (PVR 24). (29 March 2025)

Route B14 retained by Stagecoach: Selkent from Bromley with new electric single decker buses introduced (PVR 7). (29 March 2025)

Route R1 retained by Go Ahead London: Metrobus from Orpington (MB) with new electric single decker buses introduced (PVR 6). (29 March 2025)

Route R2 retained by Go Ahead London: Metrobus from Orpington (MB) with new electric single decker buses introduced (PVR 4). (29 March 2025)

Route R3 retained by Go Ahead London: Metrobus from Orpington (MB) with new electric single decker buses introduced (PVR 6). (29 March 2025)

Route R4 retained by Go Ahead London: Metrobus from Orpington (MB) with new electric single decker buses introduced (PVR 6). (29 March 2025)

Route R8 retained by Go Ahead London: Metrobus from Orpington (MB) with new electric single decker buses introduced (PVR 2). (29 March 2025)

Route R11 retained by Go Ahead London: Metrobus from Orpington (MB) with new electric single decker buses introduced (PVR 10). (29 March 2025)

Route SL6 awarded to Arriva London: South from Norwood (N) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 10). (29 March 2025)

April
Route 263 retained by Metroline: Travel from Potters Bar (PB) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 19). (5 April 2025)

Route 432 retained by Arriva London: South from Norwood (N) with existing Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 bodied Volvo B5LH buses (PVR 10). (5 April 2025)

Route 427 retained by Transport UK: West London from Southall (GW) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro400H buses (PVR 17). (12 April 2025)

Route SL5 retained by Arriva London: South from Croydon (TC) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 10). (12 April 2025)

Route SL7 retained by Go Ahead London: Metro's from Croydon with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 21). (12 April 2025)

Route 31 awarded to RATP: London Transit from Westbourne Park (X) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 15). (26 April 2025)

Route 95 retained by Metroline: West from Greenford (G) with new electric single decker buses introduced (PVR 15). (26 April 2025)

Route 171 retained by Go Ahead London: London General from New Cross (NX) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 15). (26 April 2025)

May
Route 196 awarded to Arriva London: South from Norwood (N) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 16). (3 May 2025)

Route 241 retained by Stagecoach: The Lea Interchange Bus Company from Lea Interchange (LI) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro400 MMC buses (PVR 13) Route extended from Stratford City Bus Station to East Wick, Here East. (3 May 2025)
*Buses will be Smart Hybrids 

Route 330 awarded to Go Ahead London: Blue Triangle from Henley Road (DS) with existing hybrid double decker buses introduced (PVR 10). (3 May 2025)

Route 474 awarded to Go Ahead London: Blue Triangle from Henley Road (DS) with existing hybrid double decker buses introduced (PVR 14). (3 May 2025)

Route 485 awarded to Transport UK from Battersea (QB) with new electric single decker buses introduced (PVR 4). (3 May 2025)

Route P5 retained by Transport UK: London from Walworth (WL) with existing Caetano eCity Gold buses and new electric single decker buses introduced (PVR 9). (3 May 2025)

Route G1 awarded to Transport UK: London from Battersea (QB) with new electric single decker buses introduced (PVR 11). (3 May 2025)

Route 25 retained by Stagecoach: East London from Bow (BW) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro400 MMC buses* (PVR 31). (24 May 2024)
*Buses are 48V Smart Hybrids

Route 337 awarded to Transport UK: London from Battersea (QB) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 11). (24 May 2025)

Route 37 retained by Go Ahead London: London General from Peckham (PM) with existing hybrid double decker buses (PVR 19). (31 May 2025)

Route 44 retained by Go Ahead London: London General from Stockwell (SW) with existing hybrid double decker buses (PVR 18). (31 May 2025)

Route 67 awarded to Arriva London: North with existing New Routemaster buses (PVR 10). (31 May 2025)

Route 77 retained by Go Ahead London: London General from Stockwell (SW) with existing hybrid double decker buses (PVR 18). (31 May 2025)

Route 87 retained by Go Ahead London: London General from Stockwell (SW) with existing New Routemaster buses (PVR 19). (31 May 2025)

Route 219 retained by Go Ahead London: London General from Merton (AL) with existing electric single decker buses introduced (PVR 12). (31 May 2025)

Route 270 retained by Transport UK: London from Beddington Cross (BC) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 15). (31 May 2025)

Route 491 retained by Metroline: Travel from Potters Bar (PB) with new electric single decker buses introduced (PVR 9). (31 May 2025)

June
Route 231 retained by Metroline: Travel from Potters Bar (PB) with existing diesel double decker buses (PVR 7). (7 June 2025)

Route 268 retained by Metroline: Travel from Cricklewood (W) with new electric single decker buses introduced (PVR 6). (7 June 2025)

Route 304 retained by Go Ahead London: Blue Triangle from River Road (RR) with existing hybrid double decker buses (PVR 10). (7 June 2025)

Route H2 retained by Metroline: Travel from Cricklewood (W) with existing Optare Solo SR buses (PVR 3). (7 June 2025)

Route H3/631 retained by Metroline: Travel from Cricklewood (W) with existing Optare Solo SR buses (PVR 2). (7 June 2025)

Route 30 retained by Metroline: Travel from Kings Cross (KC) with existing MCV EvoSeti buses (PVR TBC). (21 June 2025)

Route 46 retained by Metroline: Travel from Holloway (HT) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro200 MMC bodied BYD D8UR single decker buses (PVR 17). (21 June 2025)

Route 230 retained by Go Ahead London: London General from Northumberland Park (NP) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 11). (21 June 2025)

Route 274 retained by Metroline: Travel from Holloway (HT) with existing MCV EvoSeti bodied Volvo B5LH buses (PVR 13). (21 June 2025)

Route 285 retained by Transport UK: West London from Twickenham (TF) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro400 MMC buses* (PVR 16). (28 June 2025)
*Buses are 48v Smart Hybrids

Route 460 retained by Metroline: Travel from Willesden (AC) with existing Wright Eclipse Gemini 3 bodied Volvo B5LH buses (PVR 10). (28 June 2025)

Route 499 retained by Stagecoach: East London from Rainham (RM) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro200 MMC buses and an existing diesel double decker bus (PVR 8). (28 June 2025)

Route K1 retained by RATP: London United from Tolworth (TV) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro200 MMC buses (PVR 14). (28 June 2025)

Route K3 retained by RATP: London United from Tolworth (TV) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro200 MMC buses (PVR 11). (28 June 2025)

July
Route 331 retained by Metroline: West from Uxbridge with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro200 buses (PVR 8). (5 July 2025)

Route 425 retained by Stagecoach: East London from Bow (BW) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 21). (5 July 2025)

Route 326 retained by RATP: London Sovereign from Edgware (BT) with existing diesel single decker buses (PVR 15). (26 July 2025)

Route N5 retained by RATP: London Sovereign from Edgware (BT) with existing hybrid double decker buses (PVR 0*). (26 July 2025)
*uses allocation from day routes

Route N20 retained by Metroline: Travel from Holloway (HT) with existing New Routemaster buses introduced (PVR 0*). (26 July 2025)
*uses allocation from day routes
 
August
Route R9 retained by Go Ahead London: Metrobus from Orpington (MB) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro200 buses (PVR 3). (16 August 2025)

Route 60 retained by Arriva London: South from Croydon (TC) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 20). (30 August 2025)

Route 73 retained by Arriva London: North from Clapton (CT) with existing New Routemaster buses (PVR 24). (30 August 2025)

Route 139 retained by  Metroline: Travel from Cricklewood (W) with existing double decker buses (PVR 18). (30 August 2025)

Route 166 retained by Arriva London: South from Croydon (TC) with new electric single decker buses introduced (PVR TBC). (30 August 2025)

Route 293 retained by RATP: London United from Tolworth (TV) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro200 MMC buses (PVR 6). (30 August 2025)

Route 390 retained by Metroline: Travel from Holloway (HT) with existing New Routemaster buses (PVR 17). (30 August 2025)

Route 405 retained by Arriva London: South from Croydon (TC) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 10). (30 August 2025)

Route 412 retained by Arriva London: South from Croydon (TC) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 8). (30 August 2025)

Route 434 retained by Go Ahead London: Metro's from Croydon (C) with existing diesel single decker buses (PVR 4). (30 August 2025)

Route 466 retained by Arriva London: South from Croydon (TC) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 20). (30 August 2025)

Route H12 retained by RATP: London Sovereign from Harrow (SO) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro400H buses (PVR 14). (30 August 2025)

Route N550 retained by Stagecoach: East London from Ash Grove (HK) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro400H City buses (PVR 0*). (30 August 2025)
*uses allocation from day routes

Route N551 retained by Stagecoach: East London from Ash Grove (HK) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro400H City buses (PVR 0*). (30 August 2025)
*uses allocation from day routes

September
Route 312 retained by Arriva London: South from Croydon (TC) with new electric single decker buses introduced (PVR 12). (6 September 2025)

Route 319 retained by Arriva London: South from Brixton (BN) with existing electric double decker buses (PVR 19). (13 September 2025)

Route D6 retained by Stagecoach: East London from Ash Grove (HK) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro200 MMC buses (PVR 14). (13 September 2025)

Route D8 retained by Stagecoach: The Lea Interchange Bus Company from Lea Interchange (LI) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 7). (13 September 2025)

Route 202 retained by Arriva London: South from Norwood (N) with existing Alexander Dennis Enviro400H MMC buses (PVR 16). (20 September 2025)

October
Route 324 retained by Metroline: Travel from Cricklewood (W) with existing single decker buses introduced (PVR 7). (25 October 2025)

Route 403 retained by Go Ahead London: Metrobus from Croydon (C) with existing hybrid double decker buses introduced (PVR 8). (25 October 2025)

November
Route 318 awarded to Go Ahead London: London General from Northumberland Park (NP) with existing diesel single decker buses introduced (PVR 9). (8 November 2025)

Route H25 retained by Transport UK: West London from Twickenham (TF) with existing single decker buses (PVR 10). (15 November 2025)

November
Route 61 retained by Stagecoach: Selkent from Bromley (TB) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 10). (29 November 2025)

Route 261 retained by Stagecoach: Selkent from Bromley (TB) with new electric double decker buses introduced (PVR 14). (29 November 2025)

December
No changes announced for this month

82 comments:

  1. Anonymous4 March 2013 at 02:43

    Awesome blog keep up the great work!

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  2. Anonymous9 August 2013 at 01:20

    How about a post discussing the Scania N series with East Lancs Olympus bodywork as run on route 7. With there huge upper deck front window and better leg room these are my favourite buses at the moment but they never get a mention on the blogs.

    K

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    1. London Bus Breh29 October 2013 at 12:08

      Hey K, I too do indeed love the East Lancs Olympus buses with the Scania N230UD chassis on route 7, for the same reasons you have stated and then also because of its agility and reactions - it can brake quickly and it can turn faster than any other vehicle in London, which is impressive considering its bulkiness. Expect an article on the buses next year.

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  3. 148 Driver18 January 2014 at 18:49

    from reading the upcoming changes, are you stating that route 272 will be transferred from shepherds bush garage (S) to Park Royal (PK)? if this is the case then this add fuel to the garage rumours. From my understanding, we will get the E3 route in May to run out of Stamford Brook, Route 10 will be transferred to Shepherds Bush cause of space limitations (V), then at some point converted to new route masters like the 148 in Feb and finally move the 272 back to Park Royal. this all may give a reason why C1/272 duo rota has now split. what do you guys think, would love to hear feedback?

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    1. London Bus Breh19 January 2014 at 05:47

      I've made changes to the upcoming change, there will be no transfer. I am, for the moment, unfamiliar with route E3 but with Stamford Brook (V) at near full capacity and Shepherd's Bush (S) with more routes to operate, I'd assume Park Royal (PK) the ideal garage to be allocated to. Would also be nice to see Park Royal (PK) get a batch of hybrids as the aforementioned nearby garages already do.

      I hope route 10 does not get Borismasters; as much as I favoured the conversion of route 9 out of all others, I like the current route 10 allocation and it's odd-working/night service hybrids and I'm disappointed with the fact that route 148 will be absent of conductors - it's just a waste of money for the introduction of these extremely expensive and now pointless Borismasters when the current Scania OmniCity buses on the route are of good condition, with the occasional likeable Alexander ALX400 and Alexander Dennis Enviro400 hybrid workings.

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    2. Anonymous1 March 2014 at 21:35

      I get the E3 quite often. I think at first it's gonna be quite wierd seeing Scania's running them although I like them. The Enviro's were really good for seating especially on the bottom deck when it came to the busy periods. I was kinda hoping they'd bring a patial allocation of these if anything like they do on 120.

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  4. 148 Driver19 January 2014 at 08:28

    The route E3 runs from Chiswick through to Greenford Broadway with an ideal Driver change over point at Turnham Green Church, so it seems right for the route work out of Stamford Brook.
    also if the route was to come to Shepherd's Bush, it could either share vehicles from the 94 (ADH) or if a conversion was to happen, LT's with the 148.
    Im a Driver on the 148 and we have reputable people that board with fare evasion at a low, so drivers are quite annoyed with the fact of having no CSA's too, as it will damage the reputation of a high profile route. I sure hope TFL will realise this and act quickly to change it. one thing that has got my attention with the new Routemasters, the whole engine start procedure its absolutely ridiculous taking about 5 steps to start the bus where a Scania Omnicity takes two. You would think moving in to a modern era things will get simpler but the Borismater already fails at that.

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    1. London Buses On The Go16 February 2014 at 09:11

      I'm not an expert at this sort of stuff, but I don't think the E3 will get some LT's. It's my local route and it goes through some pretty dull areas. I hope the E3 gets SP's though, because I love SP's and I'd love to see them everyday going along my main road. I've heard something about the E3 being run from Stamford Brook, the 391 and 419 moving to Fulwell and then the 71 moving to Tolworth. This seems like a mad idea because the 65/71's buses can't mix if this is to happen. I would run the E3 out of Stamford Brook and let the 27 move to Shepherds Bush so that the 27's and 94's ADH's can mix easily. If you think this is a nutty idea, please reply explaining why!!! LBOTG

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  5. LondonBusMan117 February 2014 at 13:00

    According to the Bus Forum, the 53 is getting all 32 of the Gemini 2 Hybrids that were meant to be for the 54 and 75 and the 54 and 75 is getting 32 of the Enviro 400 Hybrids that were meant to go to Plumstead (PD) garage, but the Bus Forum didn't mention anything about what's happening with the 96, 122 and 472, so don't change anything yet!

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  6. 148 Driver26 February 2014 at 11:22

    To London Buses on the go, your dream may come true as i have been also told the Route E3 will get the SP's from the route 10, with this in mind does the ex E3 buses from enviros at Metroline get awarded to the Route 282?
    i never meant to imply the route E3 will get LT's as they are aimed at high profile Central London routes just to clear up any misunderstanding from the previous post.

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    1. London Buses On The Go28 February 2014 at 17:26

      Thanks, 148 Driver. If the E3's TE's go on to the 282, it makes sense although where will the rest of the bunch go? Replace TP's?

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  7. Anonymous3 March 2014 at 15:56

    Optare are supposed to be launching a new DD in May. Do you think any London bus operators will take any of these? Also, there new MetroCity is aimed at London market. Apart from Quality Line (Epsom), have you heard of any orders for these? Thanks

    MU

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    1. London Bus Breh8 March 2014 at 21:59

      A prototype of the new Wright Eclipse Gemini 3 bodywork based on a new Volvo B5TL chassis is at Go-Ahead London from Camberwell (Q) with another prototype for Metroline Travel arriving at Perivale West (PA) soon, so I would assume a prototype of the new Optare double-decker will be made for us before operators start ordering.

      London United were supposed to have an Optare MetroCity on the road from back in December from Stamford Brook (V) but I don't know when it will arrive now. An Optare Solo SR was at Hounslow (AV) a few months ago for a few days; this is supposed to be linked to the garage receiving the Optare MetroCity, maybe even in a small batch.

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    2. Anonymous17 July 2016 at 20:49

      And Stagecoach London arriving at Plumstead (PD) for route 53 then routes 96 and 99 soon.

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  8. Anonymous10 March 2014 at 20:23

    L Bus Breh - thanks for reply.

    MU

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  9. Anonymous20 March 2014 at 17:40

    The 136 extension has been delayed
    I'm not sure wheter it is 29 March, 26 April or 10 May

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    1. London Bus Breh20 March 2014 at 22:56

      Thank you for the notice. The Stagecoach Shambles continue, even if TfL perpetrated this delay! Route 136 extension has been postponed to 10 May 2014 and this page has now been updated.

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  10. Anonymous27 March 2014 at 15:26

    Just incase if you didn't know, E10 will be operated from TGM's Heathrow garage / depot (HE)

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    1. Anonymous19 April 2014 at 11:45

      Where abouts in Heathrow will TGM place their garage? I'm guessing somewhere in the cargo area near Terminal 4?

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  11. Anonymous29 March 2014 at 12:07

    Isn't the S4 route run by Quality Line of Epsom Coaches Group? What would they do with the current Optare Solos on this route (YE52FHL-R)- (YN53SVP-R).

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  12. Anonymous17 April 2014 at 02:01

    this is what i dont understand, it understand that S4 has been awarded to Abellio London, but in logistical Terms, it plain stupid to allocate the single deckers at Walworth when the route operates NO WHERE NEAR camberwell and that kind of areas. its a route that operates in the Sutton Borough, going through Belmont, Wallington etc. just imagine the journey each driver would have to make to get back to the Garage. its not sensible in my opinion

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    1. Anonymous24 April 2014 at 15:53

      It's actually running from Beddington Cross I think.

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  13. Anonymous20 May 2014 at 09:18

    Any news on the Optare DD and the very late MetroCities for Quality LIne, please.

    MU

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  14. Anonymous22 May 2014 at 11:10

    Answering my own question. New Optare MetroDecker launched yesterday 21st May at Covent Garden. Article in Telegraph. Optare hoping to start selling at end of 2014/ early 2015.

    MU

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  15. DennisDartMMC21 July 2014 at 21:59

    Just to point out I think the 112 is going to (ON) with Alexander Dennis Enviro 200s this may be true

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  16. Unorm24 July 2014 at 15:02

    Otherwise Greenford (G).

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  17. Unknown16 December 2014 at 10:02

    Any news about Metrobus 405 changing over to other bus companys

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    1. LondonBuses7218 March 2015 at 20:56

      No, 405 has been retained by Metrobus and will stay with Metrobus for at least 5 years - as for 405D (the two SDO journeys operated by Arriva), that has not been announced.

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  18. Unknown19 May 2015 at 19:11

    When is the 155 coming up ?

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  19. Anonymous1 July 2015 at 16:21

    Route Current Operator New Operator PVR Vehicles
    229 London Central Arriva Kent Thameside 20 Double deck (type tbc)
    353 Metrobus Metrobus 8 Existing double deck
    359 Metrobus Metrobus 3 Existing single deck
    469 Stagecoach Selkent Arriva Kent Thameside 8 New diesel single deck
    492 Arriva Kent Thameside Arriva Kent Thameside 7 Double deck (type tbc)
    616 London General London General 2 Existing diesel double deck
    654 Metrobus Metrobus 1 Existing double deck
    B12 Arriva Kent Thameside Arriva Kent Thameside 7 Existing diesel single deck
    B13 Arriva Kent Thameside Arriva Kent Thameside 6 New diesel single deck
    W10 London General London General 0* Existing diesel single deck

    * Offpeak service using bus allocated to another route.

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    1. London Bus Breh28 July 2015 at 16:00

      Thanks! We only show tender results where service changes are for this year.

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    2. Anonymous17 July 2016 at 20:47

      But we got the 229/469/492/B12 and B13 operators wrong.

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  20. Anonymous8 July 2015 at 18:44

    Heard a rumour the 3 could come to BC. Can anyone confirm.

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  21. Planestrainscomputer@RBX16 July 2015 at 18:01

    So whats up with the two new routemasters for the 285, still not arrived, Starting to think its a rumour.

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    1. London Bus Breh28 July 2015 at 16:03

      Yes, hence I referred to the page's KEY when I noticed this service change had been added to the blog. Text with inverted commas and/or in red font are considered rumoured and uncertain service changes.

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  22. Unknown17 July 2015 at 21:07

    11 is getting refufbish

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    1. LondonBuses7226 July 2015 at 16:12

      Not anytime soon, I don't think.

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    2. Anonymous17 July 2016 at 20:45

      No It will not get refurbish.

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  23. Anonymous5 September 2015 at 17:51

    When is the next tender award

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    1. Planestrainscomputer@RBX9 September 2015 at 19:59

      On the 9th All routes retained by their current operators.

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  24. Amad Cook25 September 2015 at 19:14


    Route Current Operator New Operator PVR Vehicles 
    229 London Central Stagecoach Kent Thameside 20 Double deck (type tbc)
    353 Metrobus Metrobus 8 Existing double deck
    359 Metrobus Metrobus 3 Existing single deck
    469 Stagecoach Selkent Stagecoach Kent Thameside 8 New diesel single deck
    492 Stagecoach Kent Thameside Stagecoach Kent Thameside 7 Double deck (type tbc)
    616 London General London General 2 Existing diesel double deck
    654 Metrobus Metrobus 1 Existing double deck
    B12 Stagecoach Kent Thameside Stagecoach Kent Thameside 7 Existing diesel single deck
    B13 Stagecoach Kent Thameside Stagecoach Kent Thameside 6 New diesel single deck
    W10 London General London General 0* Existing diesel single deck

    * Offpeak service using bus allocated to another route

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  25. Planestrainscomputer@RBX5 November 2015 at 08:10

    That was one shocking tender result yesterday. Couldn't believe that LU lost the 57- felt the same when the 33 was snatched off LU to NCP only to return a few years later. Really hope that the 57 can return to LU one day. Also means the end of the TA's, and my favourite bus in the whole world, TA213, that overevving thrash is just amazing. Go ride it now (FW bus). But congrats for winning back the 85 and retaining all other routes. Now hoping that they can snatch back the 290 from Abelio.

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  26. Amad Cook7 November 2015 at 20:02

    Route 296 retained by Stagecoach London from Romford (NS) with new Alexander Dennis Enviro200 buses.

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    1. Unknown21 June 2016 at 16:07

      Instead, there will be 10 Enviro200s from route 256 on 3rd September 2016 and route 256 will use new

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  27. Transport boy30 January 2016 at 21:00

    Anyone know anything about the 346 in Tranche 535? Got told it was either Arriva or Go-Ahead by a driver today!

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    1. Transport boy11 March 2016 at 06:53

      Answering my own question, 346 has been awarded to Go-Ahead with a PVR increase of 1. It will use SE232-4 (ex-W19 Euro 6 Enviro 200s)

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  28. Unknown7 March 2016 at 09:22

    Sorry guys, what does PVR actually mean? :/

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    1. Rushaune Mclennon7 March 2016 at 19:47

      Hi there! PVR means 'Peak Vehicle Requirement' its the amount of buses needed during the peak period Mon-Fri 4.30PM - 7.30PM!

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  29. Dab1012 March 2016 at 14:34

    Anyone know when routes 110 and 111 are up for tender? Just wondering also when new buses Re scheduled for route 110?

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    1. Planestrainscomputer@RBX25 April 2016 at 08:15

      They are coming up in september'ish. I expect LU to win with existing buses (33 DE's once that gets converted to DD) or Metroline with new.

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  30. LondonBuses7221 June 2016 at 16:58

    Routes 195 and E6 have transferred to Greenford (G), with the buses released from E7/E9 running E6. The Metroline Travel DEs ex-E6 will be allocated to route 117 instead from Brentford (AH) meaning that no new buses are on order for route 117.

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  31. Anonymous17 July 2016 at 20:43

    Route 346 retained by Go-Ahead London: Blue Triangle from Rainham (BE) its not retained its awarded.

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  32. Unknown3 August 2016 at 18:30

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  33. Unknown3 August 2016 at 18:34

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  34. Anonymous16 August 2016 at 15:23

    Is anyone up for the idea that the 90 and 120 should be extended to Ruislip and if they withdraw the 82 service they should reintroduce it as a route from Ruislip to Watford via carpenders park

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  35. Anonymous16 August 2016 at 15:28

    I'm also thinking that thy could extend the u1 or create a u6/u8 to harrow via pinner and northwood hills doesn't matter if service is withdrawn from west drayton. Hopefully they extend u3 to Ruislip via Ickenham and west ruislip

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  36. Unknown3 September 2016 at 08:45

    I only just noticed the possible route 316 extension up to Staples Corner in Brent Cross! This would be very convenient for shoppers. I'm also excited about the double-deckers that will be serving the route, hopefully E400Hs with not too many TAs!!

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    1. Planestrainscomputer@RBX12 October 2016 at 12:28

      316 double decking has been scrapped

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    2. Unknown17 October 2016 at 15:15

      This is ridiculous. How will overcrowding issues ever be tackled? Just because of an MP who doesn't want double decker buses on her road.

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  37. Anonymous16 June 2017 at 20:02

    Leyton (T) disposed of all its scanias after losing the 48 contract, and the 215 is now operated using existing enviro 400 buses so you might want to change what it says for 215.

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  38. AverageTD12 August 2017 at 02:04

    I'm sad that Metroline are now going only for the mark 2 Gemini 3s and not the MMCs because they look so good and suit Metroline interior well.

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  39. Unknown22 August 2017 at 17:22

    I don't mind the Gemini 3 Mark 2s but I do mind the Gemini 1 Volvo B7TLs and Gemini 2 Volvo B9TLs and Scania N230UDs.

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  40. Unknown15 October 2017 at 22:49

    how much longer do the 208, 199 and 136 have on their current contract, i want a change round my end for once lol

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  41. Tayo20 January 2018 at 20:36

    616 To Sullivan Buses

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  42. galaxytransitUK13 February 2018 at 17:39

    Why is 386 being transferred to TL on the same day as 181/284?

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  43. galaxytransitUK1 March 2018 at 08:57

    Why is 386 being transferred on the same day as 181/284 going into SLN?

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  44. JamieAmoah2 March 2018 at 12:25

    Congrats for the 165, 179, 193, 252 and 390... If 193 only looks like 386 enviro200.

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  45. JamieAmoah12 April 2018 at 14:21

    51 London General - Metrobus, I think... But 161 has an opposite effect MB>PD

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  46. Unknown21 April 2018 at 17:15

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  47. JamieAmoah4 May 2018 at 23:02

    The rest of 188 batch WHV168-96 Gemini 3's Hybrid can transfer to London General (Stockwell Garage). I remember the old 188 passes to Stockwell. It should be like: 11 77 87 88 93 118 155 170 188 315 322 432 570
    Night routes: N11 N44 N87 88 N155 188
    🤔

    Create spaces on PVR: 26 Route 188

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  48. Anonymous6 May 2018 at 03:02

    Route 252 is getting 14 vehicles transferred from Leyton previously operated on route 179.

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  49. Tayo6 June 2018 at 21:33

    317 Will Pass To Metroline

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  50. Anonymous23 October 2018 at 18:18

    223 is operated from London United at Park Royal (RP) garage, not London Soverign

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  51. JamieAmoah15 January 2020 at 22:56

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  52. JamieAmoah4 March 2020 at 00:42

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  53. M23 July 2020 at 13:50

    Any news of route 328 yet?

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  54. Anonymous30 May 2022 at 02:44

    Any news on route 78?

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