What know as major shake-up of London’s bus network announced

• Transport for London has announced the creation of a new publicly owned bus company, Buses for London, to improve services for passengers and drivers.
• Route 6 between Willesden and Victoria station will be the first service to operate under the new public company when it launches in late 2027.
• A further four routes will be named over the coming year to come into operation under public ownership from 2028.
• The move marks a major shift for London's bus network, which has been largely operated by private contractors for three decades.
• The Mayor of London, Lord Sadiq Khan, and Unite general secretary Sharon Graham both welcomed the decision as a positive step for workers, passengers and climate goals.

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