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==Proposed withdrawal==
==Proposed withdrawal==
In June 2022, TfL launched a consultation on a range of bus cuts which included the proposed merger of route 74 and [[London Buses route 430|430]], but it would be shortened to South Kensington to reduce duplication with services 2 and 13.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Phillips |first=Jacob |date=2022-06-02 |title=Big Changes Ahead For Bus Services in Hammersmith & Fulham |url=https://www.hammersmithtoday.co.uk/#!pages/shared:common:hfbuses009 |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=Hammersmith Today}}</ref> With the merger, the affected portion from West Brompton, via Warwick Road, Creswell Gardens and Onslow Gardens would no longer run.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-29 |title=Proposals to cut south west London bus routes could 'cripple' part of London, union warns |url=https://www.wandsworthguardian.co.uk/news/20244418.proposals-cut-south-west-london-bus-routes-cripple-part-london/ |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=Wandsworth Times |language=en}}</ref> On 23 November 2022, it was announced that these changes would not be going ahead.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ehq-production-europe.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/6d06c2e4078dd9f773d953da7d536fd1dc91a2a3/original/1669194388/1d3e2bafe8ff45f098ca19d41c3031ad_central-london-bus-review-2022-decision-summary-and-next-steps.pdf|title=Central London Bus Review 2022: Decision summary and next steps|website=TfL Have Your Say|date=2022-11-23|access-date=2022-11-23}}</ref>
In June 2022, TfL launched a consultation on a range of bus cuts which included the proposed merger of route 74 and [[London Buses route 430|430]], but it would be shortened to South Kensington to reduce duplication with routes 2 and 13.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Phillips |first=Jacob |date=2022-06-02 |title=Big Changes Ahead For Bus Services in Hammersmith & Fulham |url=https://www.hammersmithtoday.co.uk/#!pages/shared:common:hfbuses009 |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=Hammersmith Today}}</ref> With the merger, the affected portion from West Brompton, via Warwick Road, Creswell Gardens and Onslow Gardens would no longer run.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-29 |title=Proposals to cut south west London bus routes could 'cripple' part of London, union warns |url=https://www.wandsworthguardian.co.uk/news/20244418.proposals-cut-south-west-london-bus-routes-cripple-part-london/ |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=Wandsworth Times |language=en}}</ref> On 23 November 2022, it was announced that these changes were cancelled and would not be going ahead.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ehq-production-europe.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/6d06c2e4078dd9f773d953da7d536fd1dc91a2a3/original/1669194388/1d3e2bafe8ff45f098ca19d41c3031ad_central-london-bus-review-2022-decision-summary-and-next-steps.pdf|title=Central London Bus Review 2022: Decision summary and next steps|website=TfL Have Your Say|date=2022-11-23|access-date=2022-11-23}}</ref>


==Current route==
==Current route==
[[File:Prince_Albert_Road_-_geograph.org.uk_-_860473.jpg|thumb|[[AEC Routemaster]] in [[Primrose Hill]] in February 1983]]
[[File:Prince_Albert_Road_-_geograph.org.uk_-_860473.jpg|thumb|[[AEC Routemaster]] in [[Primrose Hill]] in February 1983]]
Route 74 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[https://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/74 Route 74 Map] Transport for London</ref>
*[[Putney Exchange]]
*[[Putney Exchange]]
*[[Putney Bridge tube station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Putney Bridge tube station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
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*[[South Kensington tube station|South Kensington station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[South Kensington tube station|South Kensington station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Knightsbridge tube station|Knightsbridge station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Knightsbridge tube station|Knightsbridge station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Hyde Park Corner tube station|Hyde Park station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Hyde Park Corner tube station|Hyde Park Corner station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Marble Arch tube station|Marble Arch station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Marble Arch tube station|Marble Arch station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Baker Street tube station|Baker Street station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[Baker Street tube station|Baker Street station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}

Revision as of 19:53, 29 October 2023

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London General Wright Gemini 3 bodied Volvo B5LH at Selfridges in October 2023
Overview
OperatorLondon General
GaragePutney
VehicleVolvo B5LH Wright Gemini 3
Peak vehicle requirement18
Night-timeNight Bus N74
Route
StartBaker Street station
ViaPortman Square
Marble Arch
South Kensington
Gloucester Road
Earl's Court
Putney Bridge
EndPutney Exchange
Length7 miles (11 km)
Service
LevelDaily
FrequencyAbout every 8-10 minutes
Journey time37-71 minutes
Operates05:15 until 01:30

London Buses route 74 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England.[1][2] Running between Baker Street station and Putney Exchange, it is operated by London General.

Proposed withdrawal

In June 2022, TfL launched a consultation on a range of bus cuts which included the proposed merger of route 74 and 430, but it would be shortened to South Kensington to reduce duplication with routes 2 and 13.[3] With the merger, the affected portion from West Brompton, via Warwick Road, Creswell Gardens and Onslow Gardens would no longer run.[4] On 23 November 2022, it was announced that these changes were cancelled and would not be going ahead.[5]

Current route

AEC Routemaster in Primrose Hill in February 1983

Route 74 operates via these primary locations:[6]

References

  1. ^ Geoff Rixon (2008), Routemaster Omnibus, p. 168, ISBN 9780711033146
  2. ^ Day, John (1973). The Story of the London Bus. London Regional Transport. ISBN 9780853290377.
  3. ^ Phillips, Jacob (2022-06-02). "Big Changes Ahead For Bus Services in Hammersmith & Fulham". Hammersmith Today. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
  4. ^ "Proposals to cut south west London bus routes could 'cripple' part of London, union warns". Wandsworth Times. 2022-06-29. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
  5. ^ "Central London Bus Review 2022: Decision summary and next steps" (PDF). TfL Have Your Say. 2022-11-23. Retrieved 2022-11-23.
  6. ^ Route 74 Map Transport for London
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