How many TfL bus routes are there?

700 routes
TfL’s operates one of the largest bus networks in the world consisting of over 19,000 bus stops and approximately 700 routes served by some 8000 buses daily.

Who owns metroline?

ComfortDelGroMetroline / Parent organizationComfortDelGro Corporation is a multi-national land transport company listed on the Singapore Exchange, operating about 40,000 vehicles in seven countries. It was formed on 29 March 2003 through a merger of Singapore-based land transport companies Comfort Group and DelGro Corporation. Wikipedia

Is metroline part of TfL?

It is a subsidiary of ComfortDelGro Corporation and operates services under contract to Transport for London….Metroline.

Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 bodied Volvo B9TL on route 134 on Camden High Street
Service area Greater London (North and West), Hertfordshire (South)

What is the longest TfL bus route?

London Buses route X26
London Buses route X26 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England. Running between Heathrow Airport and West Croydon bus stations, it is operated by London General. It is the longest bus route currently operating in London, covering a distance of 23.75 miles, albeit with limited stops.

What is London’s busiest bus route?

London’s busiest bus. Route 25, crawling running between Oxford Circus and Ilford, is London’s busiest.

How much do metroline pay drivers?

The typical Metroline Bus Driver salary is £32,161 per year. Bus Driver salaries at Metroline can range from £27,156 – £46,087 per year. This estimate is based upon 38 Metroline Bus Driver salary report(s) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods.

How many employees does metroline have?

5000 people
Metroline employs over 5000 people; almost 4500 of these are drivers, with a team of over 250 engineers.

Who owns London busses?

Transport for London (TfL)
London Buses is the subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL) that manages most bus services in London, England. It was formed following the Greater London Authority Act 1999 that transferred control of London Regional Transport (LRT) bus services to TfL, controlled by the Mayor of London.

What is the shortest TfL bus route?

Route 847. This bus route is the actual shortest bus route in London, taking 14 minutes to do the loop from HereEast to Stratford International then Stratford City and back to HereEast (the 389 is 22 and 718 is 15).

What is the longest bus in the UK?

It’s about 230 miles long. It takes 7 hours and 50 minutes. It’s Scottish Citylink’s route 915 (or 916) from Glasgow’s Buchanan Bus Station all the way to Uig Pier on the Isle of Skye via Fort William and Kyle of Lochalsh.

What was the first bus in London?

The very first bus route opened on 4 July 1829. The horse-drawn service carried paying passengers between the Yorkshire Stingo pub in Paddington and the Bank of England in the City. The full trip cost one shilling, and took about 40 minutes.