Harry Rosehill

Two Full Routes Of Electric Double Decker Buses Coming To London

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The future is electric. And for two London bus routes, the future is now...

Well, technically it's extremely soon. That's because by the end of October 2019, two bus routes will have the first fully electric double decker fleets across the network. Those routes are the 43 and the 134, both north London buses that head into central London. The 43 runs from Friern Barnet to London Bridge, while the 134 runs from North Finchley to Warren Street

According to Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, London now has Europe's largest electric bus fleet, with over 200 electric buses in place currently, and many more to come. Electric buses are a key part of the Mayor's plan to tackle London's air quality crisis and to reduce carbon emissions.

The buses aren't just an improvement for the city, they're also better for passengers riding on them. Without a traditional engine, journeys are quieter, and the vehicles offer USB charging points.

There's bus-related, air quality news in west London too. Low Emission Bus Zones at Chiswick High Road and Uxbridge Road have been completed. The zones cause a 90% drop in bus-related nitrogen dioxide emissions.

The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: