A consultation on Bus services from TFL
TfL’s reliance on passenger fares for the majority of its income, means the effect of the pandemic on TfL’s finances has been devastating, requiring Government support to keep public transport in London operating. The Government set a number of conditions before it would provide emergency funding to keep TfL operating, including requiring a plan to set out how we would achieve significant financial savings.
We have had to undertake a detailed review of London's bus network in order to achieve these significant financial savings required by the Government.
As part of this work, we’ve reviewed key bus corridors from the north, south, east, and west into the centre of the city. This is because demand has reduced over the years on some roads leading into central and inner London due to changing travel patterns which have been accelerated by the pandemic.
Today we have launched a public consultation that proposes a number of changes to bus routes into central London and would like to hear your views. The changes being consulted on are intended to cause as little disruption to passengers as possible, while making the savings required by the Government.
For further information, to see which bus routes are included in our proposals and to complete our online survey, please visit https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/busreview
Alternatively you can submit your response to us by email or in writing (no stamp needed) to:
• haveyoursay@tfl.gov.uk; or
• FREEPOST TFL HAVE YOUR SAY (CLBR)
Consultation closes Tuesday 12 July 2022
We are keen to hear from anyone that wants to comment on this consultation. Please do pass on these details to your own contacts as you may find appropriate.
Please do not hesitate to contact us on the above email with any questions, or if you require any further information.
Yours faithfully,
Louise Cheeseman
Director of Buses, Transport for London
