Sadiq Khan has hinted that new Superloop 2 London bus routes could be rolled out in different places after initial plans missed out some areas of Outer Londoners. The Superloop was introduced last year, providing residents with more express services that stop fewer times.
During the London mayoral election campaign, Mr Khan announced that, if re-elected, he would enlarge the network.
The mayor's office says the original network has been a success, with 'SL' buses being used 15 per cent more than average.
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A new map was released on April 19, outlinig the below routes:
- Harrow to Barnet via Edgware
- South Havering to Leytonstone via Romford
- Hounslow to Hammersmith
- Streatham to Eltham via Catford
- Ealing to Kingston via Richmond
Places that may miss out
But, this means some areas now included within the ULEZ could still miss out on the speedier services, including swathes of North, East, South and West London. In the east, Havering would get its first Superloop services, but only in Romford and South Havering.
It seems as though buses might not call at places like Collier Row, Hornchurch and Upminster. In the south east, Orpington, Chelsfield, Biggin Hill and New Addington may be missed, according to the map released by Mr Khan's team. In the south, the same might be true of Purley and Kenley.
Further to the west, Chessington, Tolworth, Surbiton. In the west, it looks like Feltham, West Drayton, Hayes, Harefield, Northwood, may not have any Superloop services. In the north, places like Bullsmoor could miss out as buses travel between Enfield and Chingford.
After he was officially sworn in as mayor this morning (Tuesday, May 7), Mr Khan told MyLondon after being asked if the proposed routes could be extended to areas that currently miss out: "Yeah, listen, before we bring in the Superloop 2, we'll be consulting and engaging because I want Londoners to be involved in this. It's really important [that] Londoners are involved and engaged.
"So, I'd encouraged those who are concerned they may not get the benefit of the Superloop 2 to please make sure they respond to the presentation."
TfL is due to begin consultations on the planned Superloop 2 routes. You can view them here when they begin.
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