April 21, 2025

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London Bus Services Limited Tender Results 5/8/2021

The following tender awards have been announced by London Bus Services Limited.

The following tender awards have been announced by London Bus Services Limited.

Route NumberCurrent OperatorNew OperatorPVRVehicle Type
70RATP London United RATP London United 19Existing Electric Single Decker
135Docklands BusesTower Transit15Existing Hybrid Double Decker
217Sullivan BusesSullivan Buses11Existing Diesel Double Decker
617 Sullivan Buses Sullivan Buses 2Existing Diesel Double Decker
629 Sullivan Buses Sullivan Buses 1Existing Diesel Double Decker
678Stagecoach East LondonTower Transit4Existing Hybrid Double Decker
733Tower Tansit15TBC

The hybrid and Diesel vehicles detailed above will meet Euro VI emissions standards. Route 733 is a temporary service operating during the planned 17-week closure of the Bank Branch of the Northern Line.

Commencement Dates

15th January 2022: Route 733.
2nd April 2022: Routes 617, 629 & 678.
21st May 2022: Route 135.
4th June 2022: Route 217.
25th June 2022: Route 70.