Request ID: FOI-1314-2223 Date published: 21 September 2022
You asked
I write to ask if TfL still make bus occupancy data available for their services. I am trying to identify the level of demand, at peak times of use, on service numbers 135, 277, D6, D7 and D8. I am also trying to find the capacity of the buses that service these routes. Please can you let me know if this information is available for review.
We answered
Our Ref: FOI-1314-2223
Thank you for your request received on 31 August 2022 asking for information about bus occupancy rates.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm we do hold the information you require.
Please find the requested information attached. Please note the following:
• The data in the spreadsheet outlines the onboard departure loads per bus, for each stop served by the requested routes, for each 15-minute period of the day, averaged for a typical weekday in Period 9 (14 November 2021 – 11 December 2021) 2021/22 • Averages are also provided for each rolling hour, and for the weekday time bands defined as follows: o Weekday Early: 0500-0700 o Weekday AM: 0700-1000 o Weekday Interpeak: 1000-1600 o Weekday PM: 1600-1900 o Weekday Evening: 1900-2200 o Weekday Late Evening: 2200-0000 o Weekday Night: 0000-0500
The capacities of the routes are as follows:
Route
Vehicle Type
Capacity
135
Double Deck – 2 Door
75
277
Double Deck – 2 Door
75
D6
Single Deck – 2 Door
55
D7
Double Deck – 2 Door
75
D8
Double Deck – 2 Door
75
If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for some reason, please feel free to contact me.
Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.
Yours sincerely
Gemma Jacob Senior FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
