Government scraps July’s review of London bus demand

12 July 2021

We are really pleased that the Government has listened to London TravelWatch and others and decided to delay the review into the demand for bus services in London which had been scheduled for later this month. Had it gone ahead, there was a real danger that the review would have underestimated bus demand, because most people are unlikely to return to their offices before the autumn. This could have resulted in premature reductions to the frequency of buses which would have made the bus less attractive to use, with crowding and a subsequent loss of fares revenue. Any new dates to review bus services should be delayed until enough people have returned to the office to give a full and accurate picture of the city’s post-pandemic requirements.