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Transport & TfL · BarnetTfL dismisses M25 bus plan as outer London connectivity concerns grow
Keith Prince has urged Sadiq Khan to improve public transport links in outer London, suggesting new orbital bus routes. Transport for London stated that the M25 is unsuitable for buses and confirmed ongoing investment in the network.
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Transport & TfL · BarnetTfL ditches Barnet-Stratford Superloop route
Transport for London has abandoned plans for a Superloop express bus service that would have linked Barnet to Stratford. The decision comes as a London Assembly member warns that public transport connectivity across outer London remains insufficient, despite the Mayor's pledge to expand the Superloop network.
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London bus drivers report 43C cabs and pay cuts for refusing unsafe buses
London bus drivers report cab temperatures reaching 43C, three-hour gaps without toilet access, and pay deductions for refusing to drive buses without air-conditioning. MyLondon has launched a campaign to enshrine five rights in TfL contracts, while TfL’s director of buses says a proposed ‘Bill of Rights’ would not change conditions.
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WorldEnfield Road Closure Due to Thames Water Works
Slades Hill in Enfield is closed between Windmill Gardens and Slades Gardens due to emergency works by Thames Water. The disruption is expected to last until late on Wednesday, July 22nd, affecting bus routes 121 and 307.
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