Consultation on proposed TfL bus cuts extended
Hackney could be losing its 236 bus service - Credit: Hackney Council
Transport for London (TfL) has extended a consultation on proposed cuts and changes to bus routes due to "exceptionally high" interest.
Three routes serving Hackney - the 78, 242 and 349 - could be cut under plans to make cost savings.
Changes to another 12 daytime routes and two night services in the borough have also been proposed.
In total, 250 buses and 16 routes across London could be removed as a result of the review.
TfL says savings need to be made with customer numbers still "significantly below" pre-pandemic levels.
A consultation on the proposed changes was initially due to close on Tuesday (July 12) but people now have until Sunday, August 7 to have their say.
A TfL spokesperson said customers, communities and stakeholders "may need more time to review, understand and provide feedback".
Most Read
- 1 Polio virus found in Hackney as vaccine rollout announced
- 2 Man in 'life-threatening' condition after Hackney shooting
- 3 Hackney brain tumour patient mum raises money for hospice
- 4 Hospital trust bucks national trend by recruiting more UK medical staff
- 5 'The 214 to Provence: Where catching a London bus can take you'
- 6 Ongoing gas leak after fire and explosion in Shoreditch
- 7 'Risk of injury' - Aldi recalls product due to safety fears
- 8 Mogwai added to All Points East after King Gizzard pull out for health reasons
- 9 Biggest 'shooting star' meteor shower to peak this week
- 10 Polio: Symptoms, vaccines and what you need to know
They added: "Thank you to everyone that has already responded to the consultation.
"Your comments have been gratefully received and recorded, and do not need to be resubmitted."
Visit https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/busreview to take part.
