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Bus operators

Bus driving past Big Ben Transport for London manages bus services across the Capital. This includes the London bus network - known for its eye-catching red buses and double deckers - as well as independent services run by private operators.

London bus network

Most bus services in London are run by private operators who have been awarded a contract by TfL. All applicants have to tender for any service they would like to run.

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Commercial buses

A small number of bus services in London are run by commercial operators and are not part of TfL's competitive tender process. Instead, operators interested in running this type of service need to apply for a London Service Permit.

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