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As promised, the next edition of London Bus News is now out. And we're only one away from episode 10 which is exciting!

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London Bus News Episode 8 is now out! This one was quite short and focused on only two topics so episode 9 will be out tomorrow. Oh and a brief update - I'm planning to upload a video every 1-3 days for the next week or so until the end of September!
https://youtu.be/nG-FpNJiKUQ?is=w4HsV...

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Tender News: 13th of August 2026
A detailed explanation of these is included in the latest edition of London Bus News, out now!
https://youtu.be/9jJe3WEDDic?is=EDO8J...

Route 49 has been retained by First with 14 existing electric double deckers.

Route 65 has been retained by First with existing electric double deckers.

Route 71 has been retained by First with new electric double deckers.

Route 148 has been retained by First with new electric double deckers.

Route 281 has been retained by First with existing double deckers.

Route 295 has been retained by First with existing electric double deckers.

Route 371 has been retained by First with new electric double deckers.

Route 406 has been retained by First with new electric double deckers.

Route 418 has been retained by First with new electric double deckers.

Route K5 has been retained by First with new electric single deckers.

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I don't expect you to watch all 19 minutes and 55 seconds of this video, but please spare at least 20 seconds to watch the introduction - the 378 is such an underrated route and the first 20 seconds really sums up why:

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What is the best & worst central London bus route, and why?

Update - my new 378 video is out now!
https://youtu.be/bZZdRBtDDK0?is=G2Kjc...

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Turns out my April Fool's video predicted the future again! Diesels really are here to stay, at least beyond 2030. We're also getting a new temporary route, numbered 592. For more information and details about strikes, watch this video:

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When do bus pictures look the best? Round 1: Day vs Night

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London bus tender results - 10th of August 2026:
1 - Route 92 (St Raphael's North to Ealing Hospital) has been retained by Metroline.
The route will continue using hybrid EvoSetis and Gemini 3s.
The 92's contract starts on the 7th of November 2026 and ends on the 8th of November 2030.

2 - Route 155 (Elephant & Castle to Tooting, St. George's Hospital) has been retained by GoAhead.
The route will continue using hybrid Enviro400 MMCs and its allocated Gemini 3s but will use 16 buses instead of 17.
The 155's contract starts on the 5th of December 2026 and ends on the 7th of December 2029.

3 - Route 398 (Wood End to Ruislip) has been retained by First.
The route will continue to use Enviro200EVs. The 398's contract starts on the 4th of September 2026 and ends on the 1st of September 2034.

4 - Route 419 (Richmond to Roehampton, Bessborough Road) has been retained by First.
The route will continue using Enviro200 MMCs. The 419's contract starts on the 6th of November 2027 and ends on the 4th of November 2033.

5 - School routes 628 and 688 (Kingsbury, The Mall to Southgate) have been retained by Uno with existing electric double deckers.

6 - School 683 (Kingsbury, The Mall to Friern Barnet) has been retained by Uno with existing electric double deckers.

7 - Route H9 (Northwick Park Hospital & Harrow circular) has been retained by First.
The route will continue to use Enviro200EVs. The H9's contract starts on the 4th of September 2027 and ends on the 1st of September 2034.

8 - Route H10 (Northwick Park Hospital & Harrow circular) has been retained by First.
The route will continue to use Enviro200EVs. The H10's contract starts on the 4th of September 2027 and ends on the 1st of September 2034.

9 - Night route N155 (Aldwych to Morden) has been retained by GoAhead.
The route will continue using hybrid Enviro400 MMCs and its allocated Gemini 3s. The N155's contract is joint with the 155's contract, starting on the 5th of December 2026 and ending on the 7th of December 2029.

Route 533's withdrawal explained:
https://youtu.be/4K72oMyiXIg?is=5sfJF...
The 485's reroute explained:
https://youtu.be/sAWx0f0dtvU?is=B7vZ4...

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Learn how two unique features of the 485 bus route will be gone by the end of the week, as well as history and Enviro200 throwbacks:

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After 7 years, this temporary stop gap route is finally disappearing!

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