BYD K8SR Electric
The world's first double-deck electric bus.
(Discontinued, posted for historical reference.) web.archive.org/web/2017072411β¦
BYD Alexander Dennis Enviro400EV City
(No longer listed on the Alexander Dennis website, but posted for historical reference.) web.archive.org/web/2020110412β¦
My suggestion for a new accessible zero-emission bus (for London and elsewhere) with a stylish exterior design including three-doors, two-stairs and two wheelchair spaces.
That is all the double-deck electric buses that I found; if you know more, please post them with a link to the manufacturer's website.π
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𧡠Daily Domestic Transport Use by Mode in Great Britain (Nov 2023 - Nov 2024)
1/8 π Rail Transport
As of 3 Nov 2024, rail travel in Great Britain (excluding Elizabeth Line) is at 87% of pre-Covid levels. Weekly usage ranges from 83%-91%, showing recovery compared to 2019.
2/8 π Bus Transport (outside London)
On 11 Nov 2024, bus usage outside London was 94% of pre-Covid levels. This is a 6% increase from the previous year (88%). Weekly figures range from 79%-98%, indicating solid growth.
3/8 π⦡ London Buses
TfL buses in London were at 88% of pre-Covid levels on 9 Aug 2024. However, recent data is unavailable due to a cyber incident at TfL in September 2024. Updates will follow once data is restored.
1/9 𧡠A breakdown of Transport for London's (TfL) rail apprenticeship data, based on a Freedom of Information request. Hereβs a look at key statistics since 2014:
2/9 Number of Engineering & London Underground rail apprentices starting each year
2014: 39
2015: 80
2016: 54
2017: 52
2018: 21
2019: 40
2020: 17
2021: 32
2022: 82
2023: 75
2024: 75
3/9 Number of apprentices taken into employment by TfL
2014: 37
2015: 75
2016: 52
2017: 50
2018: 21
2019: 36
2020: 17
2021: 17 (figures may increase as roll-off is incomplete)
2022: 10 (subject to change)
1/20 π Running a Local Bus Service in Great Britain π§΅
A local bus service uses public service vehicles (PSVs) to carry passengers paying separate fares over short distances. Routes can vary in length but must allow passengers to exit within 15 miles in straight-line distance.
2/20 π Route Length & Registration
A bus route must allow passengers to exit within 15 miles in straight-line distance. For example, an express service from Bristol to Chepstow needs registration, even though the journey is longer by road.
3/20 π Who Can Register?
You can register a local bus service if you:
β’ Hold a valid PSV operatorβs licence
β’ Have a community bus permit
β’ Are a local education authority providing school transport
Taxi or PHV owners can also register with a special PSV licence.
π The History of London's Transport Authorities: 1933βPresent ⦡ π
1/7 1933β1947
ποΈ Organisation: London Passenger Transport Board
ποΈ Overseen by: London County Council
π Legislation: London Passenger Transport Act 1933
π Region: Greater London + 30 miles from Charing Cross
2/7 1948β1962
π Organisation: London Transport Executive
π Overseen by: British Transport Commission
π Legislation: Transport Act 1947
π Region: Greater London + 30 miles from Charing Cross
3/7 1963β1969
π Organisation: London Transport Board
πΆββοΈ Overseen by: Minister of Transport
π Legislation: Transport Act 1962
π Region: Greater London + 30 miles from Charing Cross
π THREAD: The Top 10 Longest Train Delays on the London Underground in 2024 π
Hereβs a breakdown of the longest delays recorded (by minutes/hours) on the Tube, based on data obtained by a Freedom of Information request released by TfL. Data covers up to 18 October 2024. π
1οΈβ£ Edgware Road (District Line)
π Date: 15/08/2024
β± Duration: 1313 mins (21 hrs 53 mins)
π§ Cause: Signal failure. District Line suspended from High St Kensington to Edgware Road for the rest of the day.
π‘ Lost Customer Hours: 11,285
2οΈβ£ West Acton (Central Line)
π Date: 30/01/2024
β± Duration: 1265 mins (21 hrs 5 mins)
π§ Cause: Broken rail. No service between White City, Ealing Broadway & West Acton all day.
π‘ Lost Customer Hours: 23,473