This weekend, 10 bus routes in London will be undergoing timetable changes as part of efforts to improve efficiency and better meet the demand of passengers. The changes are aligned with the Mayor’s Transport Strategy, which aims to encourage more journeys via foot, bike, or public transport by 2041.
Currently, London has a vast bus fleet of around 9,300 buses operating on 675 different routes. The adjustments in timetables are designed to ensure that services are optimised to provide value for money and allow for investment in outer London areas.
Starting from Saturday, August 17, the following timetable changes will be implemented:
– Route 170 will have a new timetable with revised journey times to accommodate current traffic levels on all days of the week.
– Route 105 will return to running every 12 minutes during the daytime on Monday to Saturdays, every 15 minutes during the evening, and all day on Sundays. The night service will continue to run every 30 minutes throughout the week.
– Route 243 will see minor changes to times, with an increased frequency to a bus every 8 minutes during Saturday and Sunday daytimes.
– Route 259 and Route 279 will have revised journey times to better reflect current traffic levels.
– Route 395 will resume running every 20 minutes during the daytime on Monday to Saturdays and every 30 minutes during the evening and Sundays.
– Route 398 will have a new timetable with revised journey times.
– Temporary timetables will be introduced on Route H9 and Route H10 to widen the frequency of the AM & PM peak services on weekdays to a bus every 10-11 minutes.
– Route W7 will have a new timetable with adjusted journey times and increased frequencies during peak hours and weekends.
These changes aim to improve the overall efficiency and reliability of bus services in London, ensuring that commuters can travel more conveniently and comfortably. Passengers are advised to check the updated timetables to plan their journeys accordingly and make the most of these improvements in the bus network.
