FOI Request – Current List of TfL Operated Bus Routes
Request ID: FOI-4418-2324 Date published: 13 March 2024
You asked
Subject: FOI Request – Current List of TfL-Operated Bus Routes
Dear Transport for London FOI Team,
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request a comprehensive list of all bus routes currently operated by Transport for London (TfL).
Please provide the following information in a spreadsheet or machine-readable format (such as .csv):
Route Number: The official bus route number.
Route Description: A brief description of the route, including the starting point, end point, and any major landmarks or areas served.
Operator: The name of the bus company operating the route on behalf of TfL.
Frequency: Typical frequency of service (e.g., every 10 minutes, every 20 minutes). It would be helpful to include frequencies for peak and off-peak hours if possible.
Date of Last Update: The date the information on the list was last updated.
If any parts of this request are too broad or would be difficult to fulfill, please let me know, and I would be happy to narrow the scope.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
We answered
TfL Ref: FOI-4418-2324
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 28th February 2024 asking for information about London bus routes. Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy.
Specifically you asked:
“Please provide the following information in a spreadsheet or machine-readable format (such as .csv):
Route Number: The official bus route number. Route Description: A brief description of the route, including the starting point, end point, and any major landmarks or areas served. Operator: The name of the bus company operating the route on behalf of TfL. Frequency: Typical frequency of service (e.g., every 10 minutes, every 20 minutes). It would be helpful to include frequencies for peak and off-peak hours if possible. Date of Last Update: The date the information on the list was last updated. If any parts of this request are too broad or would be difficult to fulfill, please let me know, and I would be happy to narrow the scope.”
I can confirm that we hold the information you require.
All of the information you have requested is already published on our website. For a list of bus routes and their operators, please see the information via the following link:
All of this information is updated on an ongoing, frequent basis as changes to services are made.
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 any reason, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal as well as information on copyright and what to do if you would like to re-use any of the information we have disclosed.
Yours sincerely,
David Wells FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
