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New bus for London

Attracting a crowdArriva London is proud to announce that they will be the first bus company in London to operate the New Bus for London (NBfL). From the 20th February 2012, the prototype buses will be in service on route 38 between Victoria and Hackney, and by May there will be 8 running on the route.

A New London Icon compliments an older oneThe NBfL is a bus the Capital can be proud of. Inspired by the old Routemaster, it is modern, fully accessible and uses the latest green technology.

It's the first bus designed specifically for the Capital's streets for more than 50 years. Passengers will be able to board the bus via three sets of doors. When a conductor is on board, passengers can also use the open rear platform to hop on and off.

Arriva London’s managing director, Bob Scowen, said “Everyone involved with the running of route 38 is looking forward to testing the new bus and putting it through its paces.”

For more information, visit http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/projectsandschemes/15493.aspx

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Published: Thu 22 Dec 2011Modified: Thu 22 Dec 2011

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