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An exception is the New Routemaster. New Routemaster is only exclusive for London usage, so when the bus operator changes (such as the cases of routes 15, 24, 27, 68, 76, 211 and 267) the New Routemaster will continue to remain on the same route but different operator, but it will stay throughout the physical lifespan of New Routemaster. [108]
The Wright SRM (Son of Route Master [1]) is a twin-axle double-decker bus body manufactured by Wrightbus in 2016, designed for the Volvo B5LH and Volvo B5LHC hybrid chassis.. The design is based on the New Routemaster, sharing the majority of body panels up to the rear quarter section but having no second staircase or third door.
TfL claimed that 67% of the feedback it received reflected that route SL3 would make their journeys more convenient, and 70% said the new route would reduce their travel time. [3] Route SL3 was introduced on 24 February 2024, using New Routemasters previously operated by London United on route 9. [4] [5] [6] It is operated by Selkent. [7] [8]
The AEC Routemaster buses which operated route 137 since 1 November 1964 were replaced by one-person operated Wright Pulsar Gemini bodied DAF DB250s on 10 July 2004, ending a remarkable forty years of service [3] New Routemasters were introduced on 6 December 2014. The rear platform remains closed at all times except for when the bus is at bus ...
The Routemaster appealed to the many new operators outside London that appeared post-1986 in the UK following bus deregulation. Several traditional operators purchased second-hand Routemasters as a cheap way of expanding their fleets in response to competition from new operators after deregulation, [ 34 ] and new operators also chose it as a ...
The section north of Oxford Circus was a new service designed to create a new south–west link at Regent's Park station. [2] New Routemasters were introduced on 18 October 2014. The rear platform remains closed at all times except for when the bus is at bus stops. [3]
Stagecoach London successfully retained route 55 with a new contract starting on 27 February 2010 and a further contract starting on 28 February 2015. [4] [5] New Routemasters were introduced on 28 February 2015. The rear platform remains closed at all times except for when the bus is at bus stops. [6]
On 9 December 2005, route 159 was the last route to be converted from Routemaster to low-floor bus operation, with new Alexander ALX400 bodied Volvo B7TL double deckers taking over. The route was converted gradually from the start of service on the last day, with the last Routemaster to depart from Marble Arch arriving at Brixton Garage at ...