Request ID: FOI-1864-2425 Date published: 03 October 2024
You asked
I would like to request the latest route records for routes: 112, 136, 177, 301, 310, 346, 372, 410, B15, C10, R8, W12, W13 and W14.
We answered
TfL Ref: FOI-1864-2021/GH
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 8 September 2024, asking for bus route records.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm that we do hold the information you require
However, we are refusing your request under section 14(1) of the Act. We consider that providing the requested information would place an unreasonable burden on us at this time. As you may be aware, TfL has have recently experienced a cyber security incident, and many of our staff have limited access to systems at this time.
It is essential for London, that we continue to provide our core function - a safe and reliable transport network and our staff are working hard to ensure Londoners are not disrupted. We consider that answering this request would represent a disproportionate effort and would require the redirection of limited specialist resources and the attention of staff away from their core functions who could be supporting other essential activity.
We do wish to clarify that whilst we consider that your request falls under section 14(1) of the FOI Act, this does not reflect a conclusion that it has been your intention to place an undue burden on our resources.
To be clear, it is the current context in which the request has been made that is central to our decision to apply the exemption set out in section 14(1) in response to your request. In particular, we consider the following elements of s14 apply in this instance:
The request is likely to cause a disproportionate or unjustified level of disruption, irritation or distress in the current circumstances
Lacks sufficient purpose or value in the current circumstances
Overly burdensome in the current circumstances
Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.
Yours sincerely
Graham Hurt FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
