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BBC News
08-08-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
London bus heat complaints highest on record
Complaints about London buses being too hot have reached their highest level on have already been 276 complaints this year, up from 155 last year and 149 in 2023, Freedom of information figures show. There were 51 in the second half of more than 6,000 London buses have air-cooling systems, according to Transport for London (TfL), most are not which only keeps figures for three years, said the data "should be viewed in the context of the 1.8 billion bus journeys that are made in London each year". A series of heatwaves, where temperatures are above 28C (82.4F) for three consecutive days, have struck the capital this Murphy, TfL's director of buses, said: "We value all customer feedback and continue to look at ways to make bus journeys more comfortable for our customers, especially during longer spells of hot weather. "We've introduced several measures to help with this, including reflective roofs and insulation to help reduce heat, and opening windows for improved ventilation. All new double-decker buses are also fitted with air cooling."We also frequently issue travel advice for customers when travelling in hot weather, advising that they carry water and ask customers to look out for one another while on the move."Last year, the Victoria line was shown to be the hottest on London Underground with average summer temperatures above 30C.
BBC News
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Transport for London has more than 2,000 zero-emission buses
More than 2,000 zero-emission buses are now on the capital's roads, the mayor of London has Sadiq Khan said Transport for London's (TfL) zero-emission bus fleet was the largest in western Europe, compared to cities such as Paris, Berlin and fleet now represents more than 20% of the capital's buses having first started with 30 vehicles in 2016. The expansion is part of the mayor's ambition to reach net zero carbon by 2030 as the buses do not produce polluting exhaust fumes."I will continue to do everything I can to ensure buses remain the most accessible, affordable and sustainable form of transport," the mayor said. There are 107 bus routes in London that are fully zero-emission and 30 that are partially converted to zero-emission, TfL two routes in the capital are served by 20 hydrogen Murphy, TfL's director of buses, said "decarbonising" the public transport network was Friday, route 337, which operates between Clapham Junction and Richmond, became the capital's newest fully electric bus route.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Yahoo
Silvertown shuttle offering free River Thames crossings for London cyclists for a year
A new cycle shuttle service will start operating next month for East London cyclists crossing the Thames as part of the opening of the Silvertown Tunnel – with no fee for the first 12 months. The new tunnel, connecting the Greenwich Peninsula to Silvertown on the north side of the River Thames, will open on 7 April in an effort to try and reduce congestion on the pre-existing cross-river Blackwall Tunnel. As part of its opening, Transport for London (TfL) says it is setting up a shuttle service for cyclists tunnel for those trying to get from one side of the river to another. Starting the same day as the tunnel opens, TfL promises a service that will operate every 12 minutes between 6.30am and 9.30pm, which will be free to use for at least the first year. The shuttle will be distinct from other buses, with silver and blue branding, and has been designed inside to allow people with bikes to board and be transported underneath the river. The bus can carry a variety of bikes, such as pedal cycles, tricycles, folded cycles, e-bikes adaptive cycles and cargo cycles. However, they must be no longer than 2.14m, no wider than 0.76m and no higher than 1.4m at the handlebar. Alongside personal bikes, Santander Cycles and third-party hire bikes will also be allowed on the service. The bus will have two bays for cycle storage, holding four standard cycles, with one bay prioritised for non-standard bikes. Folding cycles, luggage and equipment can also be stored in dedicated luggage racks. The shuttle will have two stops only, one on each side of the river. On the north side, the stop will be located on Seagull Lane close to Royal Victoria DLR station, while the south stop will be found on Millennium Way near the junction with Old School Close. The bus will lower itself to the kerb to assist customers with boarding, and a ramp can also be deployed. People who do not have a bike will not be able to board the bus but instead can hop on to the other cross-river bus services that are also launching with the opening of the Silvertown Tunnel. TfL said it hopes the service will provide a greater capacity for multiple cycles, and with the frequency of the service, cyclists will be able to plan their routes flexibly. Lorna Murphy, director of buses at TfL, said the new service is 'innovative' and will provide important cross-river connectivity. 'This free service will help people cycling in east London cross the river safely and encourage more active travel across the area,' she said. 'We have designed this service to support as many different cycle designs as possible within the physical space available, and we look forward to seeing Londoners using it once the Silvertown Tunnel opens on 7 April.'
The Independent
17-03-2025
- The Independent
Silvertown shuttle offering free River Thames crossings for London cyclists for a year
A new cycle shuttle service will start operating next month for East London cyclists crossing the Thames as part of the opening of the Silvertown Tunnel – with no fee for the first 12 months. The new tunnel, connecting the Greenwich Peninsula to Silvertown on the north side of the River Thames, will open on 7 April in an effort to try and reduce congestion on the pre-existing cross-river Blackwall Tunnel. As part of its opening, Transport for London (TfL) says it is setting up a shuttle service for cyclists tunnel for those trying to get from one side of the river to another. Starting the same day as the tunnel opens, TfL promises a service that will operate every 12 minutes between 6.30am and 9.30pm, which will be free to use for at least the first year. The shuttle will be distinct from other buses, with silver and blue branding, and has been designed inside to allow people with bikes to board and be transported underneath the river. The bus can carry a variety of bikes, such as pedal cycles, tricycles, folded cycles, e-bikes adaptive cycles and cargo cycles. However, they must be no longer than 2.14m, no wider than 0.76m and no higher than 1.4m at the handlebar. Alongside personal bikes, Santander Cycles and third-party hire bikes will also be allowed on the service. The bus will have two bays for cycle storage, holding four standard cycles, with one bay prioritised for non-standard bikes. Folding cycles, luggage and equipment can also be stored in dedicated luggage racks. The shuttle will have two stops only, one on each side of the river. On the north side, the stop will be located on Seagull Lane close to Royal Victoria DLR station, while the south stop will be found on Millennium Way near the junction with Old School Close. The bus will lower itself to the kerb to assist customers with boarding, and a ramp can also be deployed. People who do not have a bike will not be able to board the bus but instead can hop on to the other cross-river bus services that are also launching with the opening of the Silvertown Tunnel. TfL said it hopes the service will provide a greater capacity for multiple cycles, and with the frequency of the service, cyclists will be able to plan their routes flexibly. Lorna Murphy, director of buses at TfL, said the new service is 'innovative' and will provide important cross-river connectivity. 'This free service will help people cycling in east London cross the river safely and encourage more active travel across the area,' she said. 'We have designed this service to support as many different cycle designs as possible within the physical space available, and we look forward to seeing Londoners using it once the Silvertown Tunnel opens on 7 April.'
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Free cycle shuttle set for £2.2bn Thames tunnel
Cyclists will be able to use a shuttle service when using a new £2.2bn tunnel under the River Thames when it opens next month, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed. Opening on 7 April, the Silvertown Tunnel is 1.4km (just under one mile) long and will link Newham and the Greenwich Peninsula. TfL says the Cycle Shuttle Service will be able to carry a wide range of cycles and feature silver and blue branding to distinguish the vehicles from the regular bus network. The service, which will be free to use for the first year, will operate every 12 minutes every day from 06:30 to 21:30. The bikes should be no longer than 2.14 metres (7ft), no wider than 0.76m (2ft 6ins) and no higher than 1.4m (4ft 7ins) at the handlebar, and weigh less than 300kg (660lb) including the rider and any belongings being carried. E-bikes, as well as Santander Cycles and third-party hire bikes, will also be allowed on the service. It will have two stops, one on each side of the river, with the north stop located on Seagull Lane close to Royal Victoria DLR station, and the south stop located on Millennium Way near the junction with Old School Close. Pedestrians will not be allowed to use the service. Lorna Murphy, director of buses at TfL, said: "We have designed this service to support as many different cycle designs as possible within the physical space available, and we look forward to seeing Londoners using it once the Silvertown Tunnel opens." Stagecoach London's managing director, Paul Lynch, said the company had been getting its drivers and buses ready. "This new bus service simply means that cyclists can also benefit from the important new transport link under the river, and we're pleased to be entrusted with providing it by TfL." Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to A month until Silvertown and Blackwall tolls - key info Concern over low uptake for tunnel toll discount First look inside £2.2bn Silvertown Tunnel Silvertown and Blackwall Tunnel tolls start in April
