FOI request detail

TfL rules for bus operators

Request ID: FOI-1201-2324
Date published: 23 August 2023

You asked
I am requesting the list of rules that bus operators have in london for their vehicles, such as livery and if they are articulated etc. Clarified 29 July: Hello, I am requesting the guidelines that are given to companies that operate TfL bus routes/services. Such as: the livery restrictions.

We answered

TfL Ref: FOI-1201-2324

Thank you for your clarified request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 29 July 2023 regarding your request asking for information about rules for bus operators.

Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) and our information access policy. I can confirm that we do hold the information you require.

The information you requested is available on the suppliers and contractors page of our TfL website using the following link: https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/suppliers-and-contractors/design-standards

In accordance with section 21 of the FOI Act, we are not obliged to supply you with a copy of the requested information as it is already accessible to you elsewhere.

If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for some reason, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.  

Yours sincerely

Mary Abidakun
FOI Case Officer
FOI Case Management Team
General Counsel
Transport for London

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